Applying for South African can be done at your nearest Department of Home Affairs.
Issuance of Identity documents is neccesary for South African citizens or permanent residence permit holders who are 16 years or older.
First time ID Applicants must submit the following documents;
- Form BI-9, completed in black pen.
- A certified copy of your Birth certificate or reference book or a copy of the old Transkei, Bophutatswana, Venda or Ciskei homelands identity or travel documents
- Two identical, colour photographs
- Your fingerprints will be taken by a Home Affairs official and imprinted on Form DHA-9.