Home Affairs waives the Smart ID fee for first-time applicants aged 60+, but bank branches offering the service can add their own service charge. Know the...
Replacing South Africa's green ID book with a Smart ID typically costs R140. Banks may add convenience fees; some first-time applicants are exempt.
Home Affairs now lets some bank branches process Smart ID applications without prior appointments. But not every branch uses the new system check partner listings first.
Step-by-step guide to applying for a Smart ID via the DHA eHomeAffairs portal, who can use it, required documents and where to check for capture points.
Home Affairs urges eligible voters to apply for or collect ID documents before the 4 November local elections, noting extended hours and Smart ID services at...
Home Affairs urges citizens to apply for, collect or replace IDs now and use expanded Smart ID services at over 450 bank branches ahead of November...
From August 2026 naturalised citizens and some permanent residents can apply for Smart ID cards through eHomeAffairs, DHA offices or participating banks. Phase 2 dates unannounced.
Standard Bank and Home Affairs have expanded Smart ID services to selected bank branches, allowing customers to apply for Smart ID cards and replacements in branch.
Home Affairs reports a 61% drop in system downtime, cutting lost working hours from 35,426 to 13,867 in 2025/26 after network and application upgrades.
Home Affairs reports a 250% increase in Smart ID access; 422,000 applications processed via partner banks and rollout set to pass 750 branches by end of...