Are South African Home Affairs open?

Are South African Home Affairs open?

Home Affairs offices are open between 8am and 3.30pm: Monday to Friday. DHA service contact points observe all Covid-19 health protocols. When visiting our offices, please observe social distancing and wear a face mask. Together we can beat the Coronavirus!

Is Home Affairs open during lockdown for ID?

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved the resumption of Identity Document (ID) and passport applications and extended the validity period of legally issued visas or asylum permits which expired during the lockdown period to 31 December 2021.

How do I get a hold of Home Affairs?

DHA Head Quarters

1. DHA Head Quarters. Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Phone: 012 406 2500.
2. Contact Centre. Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Phone: 0800 601 190.

Do I need to make an appointment at Home Affairs?

You can also finalise your application at any Home Affairs office; no appointment is required.

What time should I be at home affairs?

The only people who will be sent home are those who arrive after 17:30. Everybody who arrives before 17:30 should be served and not turned away. “Home Affairs exists to deliver enabling documents to people.

How do I check my marital status at Home Affairs?

You can also sms the letter M followed by your ID number (example: M 5001010050080) to 32551 A reply sms will be sent back to your cellphone to confirm your marital status and the date of your marriage.

How long do Home Affairs keep your passport?

10 years
The documents are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. To apply for a Maxi tourist passport you must submit the following documents: A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73.

How long does home affairs Keep your ID for collection?

The department will not keep these IDs for more than a year,” Moodley said. Spokesperson for the national Home Affairs Department Siya Qoza told the Gazette that Gauteng currently has the highest number of uncollected ID documents.

How long after divorce can you remarry in South Africa?

The South African courts understand it takes time to get over a divorce, which is why the legal system gives you three months to update your will after you officially get divorced.

What should I wear to get married at home affairs?

There is no specific dress code for Home Affairs weddings. Make sure you look great because it is your big day. A bright dress for the lady and a black suit for the man is the right combination. You can have flowers and a few bridal decorations.

Can I apply for my sa ID online?

Through Home Affairs’ online application system and partnership with banks, applying for a smart ID card has become a little easier. e-Home Affairs allows people who are aged between 30 and 35 years old to apply for their smart ID cards and passports, upload supporting documents and pay for their applications online.

Where are the Home Affairs offices in Johannesburg?

Home affairs in Johannesburg – Alexandra. Office Manager: Thiru Moodali. Email: [email protected] Address: 725 Fortuna House, 4th Street, Wynberg, Gauteng, 2090, South Africa, Johannesburg. Phone or contact number: 011 786 2940/ 1/ 2/ 3. Also, Fax: 011 887 0515. Branch hours during the week: Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 15:30.

Who is the Minister of Home Affairs in South Africa?

JOHANNESBURG – Home Affairs is hoping to extend its working hours into the weekend in order to deal with backlogs. Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says negotiations are continuing with worker unions to create weekend shifts.

When is the Department of Home Affairs open?

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