The Department of Home Affairs has this morning successfully launched its rollout of Smart IDs for naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries. The system is stable and we are encouraged by the scale of uptake by clients. Across the country, South African citizens and lawful permanent residents are now applying for the more-secure Smart ID for the very first time.
Due to the extremely high volumes of applications being received, the Department wishes to reiterate – as contained in our press release yesterday – that the process is currently only focused on applicants who are in possession of a green barcoded ID and are from visa exempt countries.
Once volumes reduce, applicants from non-exempt countries will also be assisted. The Department will communicate when this next phase opens for applications. For ease of reference, the Department publishes the list below. Naturalised citizens and permanent residents who were born in visa exempt countries are currently being assisted.
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Due to the extremely high volumes of applications being received, the Department wishes to reiterate – as contained in our press release yesterday – that the process is currently only focused on applicants who are in possession of a green barcoded ID and are from visa exempt countries.
Once volumes reduce, applicants from non-exempt countries will also be assisted. The Department will communicate when this next phase opens for applications. For ease of reference, the Department publishes the list below. Naturalised citizens and permanent residents who were born in visa exempt countries are currently being assisted.
Department of Home Affairs - Home Affairs successfully launches rollout of Smart IDs for naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries
The DHA is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in South Africa. This makes it possible for people to realize their rights and access benefits and opportunities in both the public and private domains. By expanding these services to...
Department of Home Affairs - Smart Card Offices
The DHA is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in South Africa. This makes it possible for people to realize their rights and access benefits and opportunities in both the public and private domains. By expanding these services to...
