Home affairs legalises zimbabweans living, working and. New smart id cards will be issued to permanent residents. When travelling abroad south africans should take time to learn. We have received a number of calls and emails related to the employment of non south african nationals.
If you apply for any service from a high commission, embassy, or consulate general mission while abroad, you will be asked by staff to provide proof of south african citizenship, such as a passport or bar coded id book smart id card. Advice for south african citizens travelling abroad. Lets discuss our lives or issues for us zimbos that are in mzansi. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent residence crown relocations south africa.
Before you can apply for the uk visa, you will need to prepare all the needed supporting documents. Without an id card and id number, you may not be able to apply for a credit card, a car loan, a bond, a mobile or cell. Applying for a south african id book once permanent. They can make an appointment with their selected banks to have their photos taken and fingerprints verified. This comes after the department announced all zimbabwean immigrants must apply. South african passports and travel documents are issued in terms of the south. The second is to apply for a mainstream visa in south africa, which means he does not. How to apply for a zimbabwean passport from south africa. General information about south african identity books identity documents. A south african study visa formerly known as a study permit allows a foreign national to reside in the republic whilst studying at a south african institution of primary, secondary or tertiary education.
Visa facilitation service centers south africa new vfs visa facilitation centers are opened by south africa. Parents are urged to ensure that their children apply for their id books as this ensure their childrens identity fingerprints are registered in south africa thus preventing anyone else from using their particulars in south africa. Harare south africa s home affairs department at beitbridge border post is no longer accepting multiple use of zimbabwean emergency travel documents with effect from january 1. South africa s commitment to dealing with the estimated 60 000 refugees in the country has taken a concrete step forward, even if currently it is for only a small number of them. New permit process for zimbabweans in sa south africa news. Foreigners who need drivers license in south africa.
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. Zimbabweans are required to apply for national registration at the age of 16. The following persons are south african citizens by birth. Zimbabwe is situated in south central africa between the limpopo and zambezi rivers. Zimbabweans who went to south africa in the then rhodesia were largely black males who sought employment in mostly in the south african mines. 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. Advice for south african citizens travelling abroad dirco. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent.
In order to apply for a new passport, or an emergency travel certificate, you must. Zimbabweans living in south africa can soon begin applying for an extension of their zimbabwean special permits. Wallis and futuna islands, western sahara, yemen, zambia, zimbabwe. A south african id number is a digit number which is defined by the following format. Apply online for zimbabwean special permit renewal.
Net webservice to validate south african person id numbers. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in country after obtaining a work permit, marriage, obtaining citizenship or even asylum seekers after being in the country for a specific time. This makes it possible for people to realize their rights and access benefits and opportunities in both the public and private domains. Click on retrieve your permit details and submit your zsp application form online. It provides validation of a person id by calculating the checkdigit digit, and extracts the dateofbirth, gender, citizenship, sequence and other information. Childs south african bith certificate if applicable. A combination of your south african passport and rsa identity document are the best. Appeal to zim nationals to get proper sa documentation sanews. 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. Swaziland, united republic of tanzania, zambia and zimbabwe. 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.
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. That this means that you can apply for a south african passport, but you will need to apply for citizenship first. How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. What your south african id number reveals about you. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or permanent resident and are aged 16 years or older. Now its time for me to apply for a south african id. Birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parents. Over 180,000 zimbabwean nationals living in south africa have applied for official documentation to allow them to stay, work, study and conduct businesses legally. Your original identity document and a copy, or a birth.
All employees who have a green barcoded identity document the green id book must be registered with the department of labour for uif. This id card states your sa id number and is important if you intend to reside in sa permanently. Bounded by zambia to the north and northwest, by south africa to the south, by mozambique to the east and northeast and by botswana to the south west, zimbabwe lies wholly to the north of the tropic of capricorn. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in. Zimbabweans in sa is now able to apply for special permits. What you need to apply for a uk visa in south africa. However, you may travel locally with your south african id book.
The dha is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in south africa. The first six digits yymmdd are based on your date of. 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. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an. The cabinet has resolved that migrant zimbabwean nationals living in the country be given another opportunity to apply for work permits to extend their stay. You will need an id to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account. African identity document, a valid passport or study permit to their schools. South african citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in. 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. Immigrant labour at this time was much more preferable to the apatherd government of south africa as it was much cheaper to hire workers from zimbabwe and other neighbouring countries. While chinese arrivals in south africa saw a dip in the first few months of this year. The office dealing with south african passport holders will be opened from 08h45 to 12h45 monday to friday except on public holidays.
If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document id. Applying for a south african id book when receiving. First time applicants must submit applications to their nearest department of home affairs office or south african missions embassiesconsulates abroad. If you applied for a south african id book after you obtained your permanent residence, please note.
Though i produced a certified copy of my unabridged marriage certificate married in 2011, this wasnt good enough. What employers need to know about employing foreigners in south africa. Book passport if south african citizen or copy of passport and a copy of visa or residence status in south africa, certified by the south african police service. In order to apply for your south african id book you will need to have been issued with a permanent residency certificate, only once you have a permanent residency certificate and your residency status has been verified by the pretoria head office, will you able to begin the process. However, when i went to home affairs to apply they told me that i needed a bi30. If you already have an id, you will be invited to apply for the id card. Your guide to labour law in south africa labour guide. The department of home affairs is replacing the green id book with a smart id card.
Employees with these green id books will be able to claim for the. South africa visa information in zimbabwe more than 3. Applying for an identity document western cape government. The department of home affairs is a department of the south african government. The south african identity document is not valid as a travel document or valid for use outside south africa. For instance, birth certificate, id book, valid passport. Sa extends permits for 250,000 zimbabweans immigration. Getting married to south african citizen dont forget your marriage interview. South african officials have been overwhelmed by zimbabweans, who apply for asylum at a rate of more than 8 000 a day, and they believe many will now opt for the visitors permit. Zimbabweans living in sa urged to apply for passports. Official zimbabwe consulate bedfordview, passport applica. Asylum seeker and refugee permits south african government. Please note that the consulate does not submit passport application forms on behalf of applicants.
Thanks for stopping by,i would like to ask m a zimbabwean citizen living in south africa i want to apply for a passport but i lost my original id but i got my copies and my birthcertificate original. Proof of hosts legal status in south africa copy of i. Sa warn zimbabweans over zimbabwesouth africa id papers. Gigaba said the south african cabinet approved the brandnew permit on august 6 following his engagement with minister mohadi. South african id card securing government services gemalto. You must have a south african identity number when you apply for a passport. Im married to a south african and i was just given my permanent residency. So can i apply without any id using a valid passport in south africa. The employment of foreigners in south africa is regulated by the immigration act of 2002, as amended the immigration act. To be able to streamline services for foreign nationals applying for visa extensions or changes in south africa while. An identity document is any document that may be used to prove a persons identity.
This category of permit is applicable to foreigners who have been residing in south africa on the basis of their work permits for a minimum period of five years, their spouses and also to dependents of south african citizenspermanent residence permit holders. Republic of south africa smart id card, digital id solutions. Id books give refugees a new start in sa south africa news. The south african government appeals to zimbabwean nationals.
Apply for a south african study visa study permit online. 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. Obtaining south african id for a zimbabwean mybroadband. Now as a permanent resident of the country you are eligible to apply for an id book. By expanding these services to marginalized communities, the department plays is a key enabler in deepening democracy and social. Most asylum seekers are denied because the government believes most zimbabweans are not fleeing out of fear or persecution, but to find work as their economy collapses. There are quite a number of reasons why a zimbabwean can apply for a south african id document. An estimated 200000 zimbabweans working in south africa use legal. In this post i will give you the steps to follow to apply for a passport without having to cross the zimsa border.
South african citizen has unsuccessfully tried to attain an identity document for. Regarding the requirement for zimbabwean drivers to hold an international drivers licence the national road traffic act nrta, act 93 of 1996 as amended. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and daytoday activities in society. One of the questions relates to the unemployment insurance fund. Issuing visas for visitors to south africa although visa applications pass through. Although carrying the document is not required in daily life, it is necessary to show the document or a certified copy as proof of identity when. My former colleague wrote this article just after she got married and her wedding was beautiful. For zimbabweans like sibanda, who qualify for mainstream visas business. The smart id cards are scheduled to be issued to every citizen within the next eight years, replacing the green id booklet. 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. You will also need an identity book to apply for a passport, and visas to work. South african citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in possession of an identity document. Applicants for visas will be required to apply in person at the south african mission.
The card is not available to south africans citizens born outside of south africa, or south african permanent residents, who need to apply instead for the old green id book. Know your rights as a permanent resident in south africa. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an id card when you now apply. It has not yet been announced when foreigners with permanent resident status will be asked to apply for the cards. 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. South african citizens aged 15 years and 6 months or older are eligible for an id card. Permanent residence certificate and proof of address.
Application for a south african identity book id opening hours. Only south african citizens born in south africa may apply for the new smart id card. Registration is not considered proof of south african citizenship. Meet other zimbabweans in south africa home facebook. Ids form an important part of each persons daily activities since all transactions require positive identification. Zimbabweans staying in south africa can now apply for birth certificates and id cards in sa to avoid the cost of travelling home to apply for. How to apply online for a south african smart id card. Two south african based zimbabweans, who abandoned their original citizenship to buy fake south african identity documents, have been charged with fraud. Applying for a south african id book once permanent residence received an identity document id book is important to get as soon as you are eligible as it is a form of identification when dealing with public and private institutions. How can my foreign partner get south african residency. Apply for an identity document south african government. Apply online for zsp steps to get your permit visa.
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