How to apply for a Smart ID online – e-Home Affairs allows people to apply for their smart ID cards and passports, upload supporting documents, and pay for their applications online.
We are excited to inform you about How to Apply for a Smart ID Online check below
The good news of this process is that individuals can now do all of this in the comfort of their own homes.
How to apply for a Smart ID Online
Step 1: Go on to the e-Home Affairs website and register. To register, you will need to:
- Complete personal details;
- Create a password, and;
- Answer various questions for security purposes.
Step 2: You will receive an OTP (one-time pin) to confirm your cellphone number. Enter it in, and click submit.
Step 3: You will receive another OTP to log in to your profile.
Step 4: Complete your application form for a smart ID card.
Step 5: Upload the supporting documents.
Step 6: You can make an online payment or choose to pay at a branch of a bank.
The smart ID card costs R140.
Step 7: Make a booking at a Home Affairs enabled Bank Office. But remember:
- Booking an appointment is needed for a visit to a bank.
- No booking is needed if you are going to a Home Affairs office.
- The barcoded confirmation Letter as well as your ID Book (if available) must be “taken with
when going to the branch or bank office”.
Step 8: Print your confirmation letter.
Step 9: You will receive an SMS notifying you when your card is ready for collection
Who Cannot Get A Smart ID Card?
Citizens and Permanent Residents who were born outside of South Africa are not able to get Smart ID cards.
What Other Services the Home Affairs Department Provides
The Home Affairs Department provides a variety of services that range from issuing proof of identity documents and residence permits, to help facilitate the entry and exit of South African citizens. They provide help in applying for visas and citizenship, as well as assisting foreign nationals with immigration processes.
The department also helps individuals with family reunification requirements, registration of births/deaths, marriage registration and certification, change or correction of gender or name in ID documents, and offers assistance to victims of crime.
To protect the constitutional rights of individuals, they actively combat illegal immigration and implement strategies to ensure uniformity in the assessment of immigration matters.
