Getting a South African ID book is as easy as Sunday morning.
The home affairs ID tool has been streamlined to fast track the tool process.
Obtaining a South African ID card takes no more than six months.
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We shall explain the steps of acquiring a South African ID book below.
They are subsequently given to the Department of Home Affairs.
You should be present when applying for the sa ID as the fingerprints are required.
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Once your program is successful, you will be handed your South African ID number.
Who are eligible for the ID book?
Those eligible include South African citizens, permanent residents, and persons aged 16 years and above.
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Submitting a first-time ID tool
Their parents should escort applicants applying for the first time.
Parents are required to produce their ID cards as well.
If the applicant has no parent, then he or she can be accompanied by their legal guardian.
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Fill in the identity document app form download from the eHomeAffairs website.
You will then be required to provide your fingerprints.
Submitting an online ID system
The online ID is also known as the smart ID.
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To get it, you must be a South African citizen by birth.
These methods can vary but eventually equip applicants with the much-needed ID card.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
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