All employees who have a green barcoded identity document the green id book must be registered with the department of labour for uif. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card ic, id card, citizen card, or passport card. If you already have an id, you will be invited to apply for the id card. Obtaining south african id for a zimbabwean mybroadband. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and daytoday. When travelling abroad south africans should take time to learn about. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in country after obtaining a. South africa evisa requirements for zimbabwean citizens. It is part of passport application and south africans 16 years or older have to fill this form. You can apply for a permanent residence permit if you have lived in south africa for more than five years on a refugee status permit. Citizens are opting to apply for the new smart id card rather than the green id book, resulting in long queues at some offices, he said. Though i produced a certified copy of my unabridged marriage certificate married in 2011, this wasnt good enough. The application for resumption of south african citizenship requires proof of residence in south africa for one year.
Can a south african citizen apply for a us visa in zimbabwe. This comes after the department announced all zimbabwean immigrants must apply. Apply for an identity document south african government. The live capture system moves away from paper forms and manual fingerprinting. Its no surprise that so many people from across the world are settling in south africa permanently. However, when i went to home affairs to apply they told me that i needed a bi30. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. In this post i will give you the steps to follow to apply for a passport without having to cross the zimsa border. Advice for south african citizens travelling abroad dirco.
We have received a number of calls and emails related to the employment of nonsouth african nationals. The easiest ways to claim a british passport the south african. How to apply for a zim exemption permit traveller24. The republic of south africa rewrote its nationality law after the end of apartheid in 1994 and. There are quite a number of reasons why a zimbabwean can apply for a south african id document. The visitor visa or more precisely, subclass 600 allows for holidaying, visiting family and carrying out certain business activities one might need to do on a visiting basis. Obtaining south african id for a zimbabwean mybroadband forum. Discover more about south african citizenship, including all of the requirements and how to go about submitting an application.
How to get a drivers license in south africa expatica. If you are considering opening a joint account in south africa, note that the south african law does not allow joint account rather there is provision for accounts that will have all your money for which you may grant your partner or spouse access to but in reality, the account is in the name of one person and the other person merely has a signing power. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in. I lost my passport in zimbabwe and took zimbabwean police clearance,i had to jump the border to cme here,so cn i apply 4 a passport here in south africa,i got my zim id. The office dealing with south african passport holders will be opened from 08h45 to 12h45 monday to friday except on public holidays. Importance of applying it is encouraging current zsp holders to move out of the dispensation and apply for mainstream visas. Is south african evisa available to citizens of zimbabwe. All applications will be assessed by the south african embassy, harare. How can my foreign partner get south african residency. The new permits, known as the zimbabwean exemption permit zep, will replace the current zimbabwean special permit zsp, the department of home affairs announced on friday. The id book and or passport that proves the south african relatives is indeed a citizen or permanent residency holder. Sa warn zimbabweans over zimbabwesouth africa id papers.
Your original identity document and a copy, or a birth. Do not send form bi9 blank with just your fingerprints. The south african identity document is not valid as a travel document or valid for use outside south africa. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or permanent resident and are aged 16 years or older. South africa visa information in zimbabwe schedule an appointment. Applying for an identity document western cape government. South african id card securing government services thales.
Persons applying for their south african id book for the first time must submit applications through the nearest department of home affairs in south africa. Our offices are ielts booking centres and we are also a registered ucas centre. South africa blue sky publications pty ltd ta thesouthafrican number. I am 69 years of age and not sure if i need to apply for south african citizenship. Citizenship for children born to foreign parents in sa under. The initial special dispensation for zimbabweans was approved in april 2009 to document zimbabwean nationals who were in south africa illegally. Permanent residence certificate and proof of address. So, to holiday in australia, most of us travelling on a south african passport will apply for a visitor visa. Application for a sou th african identity book id opening hours.
Find out the requirements for nationals from zimbabwe and if they can apply online. The dha announced that zimbabwean exemption permit centres are now open in 10 cities within south africa, and the applications will be assessed by the department in pretoria. The green barcoded identity book is used as proof of identification for many uses such as applying for a drivers license or passport, voter id authentication and. In order to apply for a new passport, or an emergency travel.
Our services also include assistance with study visa processes, securing on campus accommodation, ucas processing, and guidance with personal statements. Now as a permanent resident of the country you are eligible to apply for an id book. Learners can apply for a special south african learners license for up to two years while they learn to drive, which cannot be extended. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent. Cape town a child born in south africa does not automatically qualify for south african citizenship if their parents are foreign. Consulate general of the republic of south africa hksarmsar. Can you help with some advise as to what i should do. Visa applications for zimbabwean residents are to be submitted at the south africa visa application centres in zimbabwe. Now its time for me to apply for a south african id. Unless you are born in south africa or have south african parents, you can apply for south african citizenship after holding a permanent residence permit for five years, by marrying a south african citizen or by being a minor with a permanent residence visa. This guide provides an outline of the main aspects of the zimbabwean law of delict. South african citizens will be able to apply for their smart card id cards at home affairs kiosks in fnb and standard bank branches as part of a pilot project set to start in april 2015.
The department of home affairs is replacing the green id book with a smart id card. The timelines given by south african embassy in zimbabwe for the processing of each application is minimum 6 to 8 weeks from the day of submission at visa application centers. The law states that south african citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in possession of an identity document id. Asylum seeker and refugee permits south african government. Enjoy a faster, more convenient and more luxurious application. According to advocate priscilla jana, deputy chairperson of the south african human rights commission sahrc, the organisation has been unaware that unabridged birth certificates were not issued to such children.
I am zimbabwean, i gained entry in uk 2001 on south african passport, when i left zimbabwe 2006 16 yrs oldwith a small birth certificate i had applied the id. Latest news about zimbabwean permits south african immigration. If you are working for the south african government or one of its statutory bodies outside the republic of south africa, you are also eligible to receive a south african id book. You can apply for south african citizenship by descent or naturalisation. Jan 29, 2015 apleni said the smart id cards could only be issued at offices which have the live capture system. As zimbabweans living in south africa, it may not always be possible to go home to apply for a passport after it has either been lost, stolen or has expired.
Zimbabweans living in sa urged to apply for passports. Only valid passports are required for entry into south africa. If your asylum application is approved, you will be given a section 24 permit also known as a refugee permit which officially recognises you as a refugee and is valid for two years. Delict is a concept of civil law in which a willfull wrong or an act of negligence gives rise to a legal obligation between the parties, despite the lack of a contract. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and daytoday activities in society. Zimbabweans living in south africa have been advised to come and apply for passports so that they are eligible to apply for permits in the remaining six months before the expiry of a special. The department of home affairs has introduced a new form of documentation for zimbabwean nationals in south africa. Employees with these green id books will be able to claim for the. Since last year, zimbabweans from matabeleland have been flocking to a building in pretoria to apply for naturalisation documents, popularly known as the zimbabwe south africa identity document. An identity document is any document that may be used to prove a persons identity. South african passports and travel documents are issued in terms of the south.
Foreigners who need drivers license in south africa topone. How to apply for a south african id book south african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. The south african license departments take your swaziland license in return. The south african government has announced new regulations for the new fouryear, nonrenewable permit for nearly 200 000 zimbabweans working and studying in south africa.
Oct 19, 2017 im married to a south african and i was just given my permanent residency. Feb 01, 2018 the department of home affairs in a statement made it clear that the green barcoded id books remain a legal form of identification and will remain thusly until such a time that the live capture system has been rolled out at all offices of the department to therefore allow south africans to apply for smart id cards at their nearest offices. The south african government has given zimbabwe the nod to issue passports, birth certificates and other identity documents for its nationals from that country, according to a top official. You must have a south african identity number when you apply for a passport. Since last year, zimbabweans from matabeleland have been flocking to a building in pretoria to apply for naturalisation documents, popularly known as the zimbabwesouth africa identity document. Relatives permit visa for immigration to south africa.
South africa visa information in zimbabwe home page vfs global. An identity document also called a piece of identification or id, or colloquially as papers is any document that may be used to prove a persons identity. You will also need an identity book to apply for a passport, and visas to work. One of the questions relates to the unemployment insurance fund. Zimbabweans are required to apply for national registration at the age of 16. If you are a foreigner and you want to obtain your drivers license in south africa, you can do so by registering at the nearest driving licence testing centre dltc. Yes, bi9 is not an application for an id book or id card. South africa visa information in zimbabwe visa types more than. South african citizens can apply for an identity book from the age of 16. We have received many inquires since then asking us how to get married and what questions are asked in the home affairs interview. Getting married to south african citizen dont forget your marriage interview.
A combination of your south african passport and rsa identity document are the best proof of your. All south africa citizens aged 16 and older and in possession of an official south african identity document either a blue barcoded id book, a smartcard id or a temporary id certificate are eligible to register as voters. Jul 26, 2019 breaking news about zimbabwean permits decision return by dha at vfs global centers and much more to read about zsp, the special zimbabwean permit will be replaced by the department of internal affairs to issue new permits for zimbabweans nationals in south africa. Ucas is the central online application system which is used to apply to uk universities. May 26, 2014 i have lived in south africa since 1970 and a permanent resident and currently a zimbabwean citizen and wish to become a south african citizen. Learners can only drive when supervised by a driver with a full licence, and can apply for a south african learners licence. Appeal to zim nationals to get proper sa documentation sanews. Swaziland, united republic of tanzania, zambia and zimbabwe. How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. Can you swap a zimbabwean drivers license for a south african.
May 21, 2020 the uk visa application process from south africa. My former colleague wrote this article just after she got married and her wedding was beautiful. I have lived in south africa since 1970 and a permanent. You can visit one of their visa application centres in durban. Can a south african citizen apply for a us visa in. Birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parents. The path to getting south african citizenship getting south african citizenship means being a rightful citizen of one of the most beautiful and dynamic countries in the world. General information about south african identity books identity documents. Foreigners who need drivers license in south africa. South african driving test applying for a learners license in south africa. Ids form an important part of each persons daily activities since all transactions require positive identification. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an id card when you now apply.
South africa visa information in zimbabwe more than 3. Johannesburg, south africa cnn zimbabwean immigrants living in south africa have just a few days left to apply for visas that would allow them. How to apply for a zimbabwean passport from south africa. Fill in the reverse side and sign it or it will be returned to you. Regus business centre 1st floor, block b, north park, black river park, 2 fir street. The timelines given by south african embassy in zimbabwe for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at visa application centers. Zimbabwe to issue ids, passports in south africa nehanda.