How To Make Passport In South Africa

What is Passport?

A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that contains a given person’s identity.

It enables its holder travel to and from foreign countries and to access consular assistance while overseas. The document certifies the personal identity and nationality of its holder

How To Make Passport In South Africa?

  1. A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73.
  2. Your original identity document and a copy, or a birth certificate and copy thereof if under 16.
  3. If under 18 years, parental consent for issuing of the passport.

How long does it take to get a passport in South Africa?

It will take about 7-21 working days to process the application and issue the passport. The tourist passport is valid for 10 years.

Note: Passports must be valid for at least 30 days after the intended departure date. Passports should also have at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.