There is 179 Smart-ID Card offices across all Provinces in South Africa
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Costs:
Types of Applications |
Cost of Applications |
Photographs |
First time application for an ID or a Smart ID Card for youths and pensioners over the age of 60 |
Free |
No photos needed |
Smart ID Card (all other citizens) |
R140 |
No photos needed |
Replacement of an ID or Smart Card |
R140 |
Two identical ID photos |
Temporary ID |
R70 |
Two identical ID photos |
Note: The cost for applying for an ID does not include the cost of photographs.
The Department of Home Affairs is proud to present eHomeAffairs to enable you as a South African born citizen to apply your Smart ID Card and/or passport online.
Citizens will be able to:
Eligibility Rules
Thank you for your interest. Please note that the registration service is initially only available to applicants ages 30 - 35.
Invitation to other categories will be announced soon. In the mean time you can visit any Home Affairs office close to you and they will assist you with your service request.
If you are already registered and have an existing eHomeAffairs profile you can capture your ID number and “logon” by visiting the
Department of Home Affairs Secure Website.