You will need an id to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account. South african citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in possession of an identity document. Foreign id fraud bleeding sa fiscus south africa news. Sa introduces new rules for zim permit holders defenceweb. 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. 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. Musina border post showed 3 000 zimbabweans had south african id books. There are quite a number of reasons why a zimbabwean can apply for a south african id document. Address, phone number, and email address for the south african embassy in harare, zimbabwe. The following persons are south african citizens by birth. South african passports and travel documents are issued in terms of the south. This id card states your sa id number and is important if you intend to reside in sa permanently.
Apply for an identity document south african government. If your id book has been lost, stolen or damaged, you can apply for a replacement id. Permanent residence certificate and proof of address. Getting married to south african citizen dont forget your marriage interview. South africa visa information in zimbabwe more than 3. Also see, in case of a learner under the age of 18 years. If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document id. 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. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in. 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. Birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parents. If you want to get a new id you must firts travel to zimbabwe as it is currentlyy not possible to apply for a new id within south africa. We need new names by noviolet bulawayo, nervous conditions by tsitsi dangarembga, dont lets go to the dogs tonight.
Applicants are required to appear at the nearest south african embassy to have their fingerprints taken. Applicants for visas will be required to apply in person at the south african. Applying for a south african id book once permanent. Includes a forum where you can discuss the embassy. Latest news about zimbabwean permits zsp immigration. For longstay visas more than 3 months you should apply no more than 9 weeks in advance of your intended travel date. First time applicants must submit applications to their nearest department of home affairs office or south african missions embassiesconsulates abroad. These zimbabweans have contributed positively towards the economy of the country. Fiction and nonfiction books set completely or at least partially in zimbabwe. The department of home affairs has introduced a new form of documentation for zimbabwean nationals in south africa. Now as a permanent resident of the country you are eligible to apply for an id book. The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. Please note without an id no application will be processed. The south african department of home affairs amended the.
How to apply for a general work permit as a zimbabwean. It is anybodys guess, he said, noting that those who did not apply for. We have been receiving a numerous amounts of emails, calls and facebook enquiries about renewing the dzp permit which was given to zimbabweans to legalize their stay in south africa. After receiving your permanent residence certificate, you are obliged to apply for a sa identity card. Posted on april 7, 2017 april 7, 2017 by che kohler. Zimbabweans immigrants in sa facing hard time when the south african government announced tougher new immigration rules earlier zimbabwean expats living and working. Home affairs legalises zimbabweans living, working and.
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. A large number of zimbabweans in south africa has also sought political and economic asylum. These figures related to zimbabweans who held south africa identity documents, not zimbabweans with their own identify documents and passports. Who knew we had a michael jackson living right here in mzansi. When to apply for shortstay visas less than 3 months you should apply no more than 4 weeks in advance of your intended travel date. Applying for an identity document western cape government. Sa warn zimbabweans over zimbabwesouth africa id papers. New permit process for zimbabweans in sa south africa news. How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. Registration is not considered proof of south african citizenship. With this 100% south african app, you can track your passport, id book, permit application status against dha website and validate any given sa id number. Official zimbabwe consulate bedfordview, passport applica.
How to apply for a new zimbabwean passport in south africa. 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. Id for all applicants above 16 years your application must be accompanied by an id. The republic of south africa rewrote its nationality law after the end of apartheid in 1994 and. Please go to the link visa types at top of page to choose the right category for you, and read carefully all sections including documents required and processing. Zimbabweans looking to travel to south africa for a temporary stay may apply for a south african visa. Know your rights as a permanent resident in south africa. Advice for south african citizens travelling abroad. Only south african citizens born in south africa may apply for the new smart id card. You can apply for your id book at any office of the department of home affairs or any south african mission or consulate overseas. Important information on applying for south african visas. 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. 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.
Before acquiring british citizenship through naturalisation, one has to apply for a certificate of nonacquisition from the uk home office. 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. How to apply for your south african smart id card at your. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent. Though i produced a certified copy of my unabridged marriage certificate married in 2011, this wasnt good enough. The south african government has also created special visas for zimbabweans who had previously been undocumented in order to regulate their stay. 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. 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. 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. Since last year, zimbabweans from matabeleland have been flocking to a building in pretoria to apply for naturalisation documents, popularly. 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. Late last year a rumour speculating that the green id book was no longer accepted surfaced. Before you can apply for the uk visa, you will need to prepare all the needed supporting documents. This is a letter confirming that you have not yet acquired british nationality.
The department of home affairs told sapeople that they are still clearing the backlog in sa, and until further notice south africans overseas cannot. South africa visa information in zimbabwe how to apply. For instance, birth certificate, id book, valid passport. Two south african based zimbabweans, who abandoned their original citizenship to buy fake south african identity documents, have been charged with fraud. The zimbabwean special permits will be replaced by the zimbabwean exemption permit. Although all south africans in sa, regardless of age, can now finally order their fantastic new smart id cards. How to apply for a zimbabwean passport from south africa. Only valid passports are required for entry into south africa. How to apply for your south african smart id card at your local bank. How can my foreign partner get south african residency.
Zimbabwe national identity card does not necessarily signify that a person is a zimbabwean. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or permanent resident and are aged 16 years or older. You must have a south african identity number when you apply for a passport. Applying for a south african id book when receiving. Now its time for me to apply for a south african id. How to apply for a general work permit as a zimbabw ean. 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. This is a kind of a visa issued to foreigners intending to take up studies in south africa. 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. Asylum seeker and refugee permits south african government. Zimbabwe to issue ids, passports in south africa nehanda. 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.
Visa applications for zimbabwean residents are to be submitted at the south africa visa application centres in zimbabwe. Besides providing a unique numerical identifier, your id number reveals information about you such as your date of birth and gender. 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. If you get your id and there are errors in the personal information, the department of home affairs will replace your id free of charge. How to apply for a general work permit as a zimbabw ean national.
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. 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 africans abroad and those born abroad cannot apply. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent residence. However, when i went to home affairs to apply they told me that i needed a bi30. What your south african id number reveals about you. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an. My former colleague wrote this article just after she got married and her wedding was beautiful.
With this letter, one puts in an application with the south african high commission for permission to retain their sa. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent residence crown relocations south africa. 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 a permanent residence permit if you have lived in south africa for more than five years on a refugee status permit. Obtaining south african id for a zimbabwean mybroadband. Im married to a south african and i was just given my permanent residency. These rights are only obtained with south african citizenship applications. 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 in the country, the department of home affairs said on thursday. Travel requirements for minors travelling to and from south africa collapsed content. South african nationality law news newspapers books. Applicants who will be applying in person at the high commission should bring the original documents and two copies of the original documents which will. Download south africa id and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch.
Zimbabweans immigrants in sa facing hard time when the south african government announced tougher new immigration rules earlier this year they started panic and uncertainty among many zimbabwean expats. Zimbabweans living in sa urged to apply for passports. Certified copy of applicants old id book or birth certificate. Visa requirements for south african citizens are administrative entry. A visa application must be submitted prior to travelling to south africa. We have received many inquires since then asking us how to get married and what questions are asked in the home affairs interview. Foreigners who need drivers license in south africa. 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.
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