Are Home Affairs open during lockdown?

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!

How do I contact home affairs?

DHA Head Quarters

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

How do I check the status of my ID in South Africa?

To make a query via SMS, citizens can simply send an SMS containing the letters ID, followed by a space, followed by their ID number, to 32551.

What services does Home Affairs offer?

Immigration

Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
Managing the birth, marriage and death records.
Determining and granting citizenship.
Issuing travel documents and passports.
Issuing identity documents (ID)

How long does it take to get a South African passport?

It will take about 7-21 working days to process the application and issue the passport. The tourist passport is valid for 10 years. Note: Passports must be valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure. Passports should also have at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.

Can Zimbabweans work South Africa?

The ZSP accepted applications from Zimbabweans with a valid passport, evidence of employment, business or accredited study and a clear criminal record. Successful applicants were granted permits to stay and work, study or run a business in South Africa.

What is the email address for home affairs?

Alternatively please email [email protected].

How can I check my Home Affairs status?

Verifying your marital status You will need your South African ID number in order to use this facility. 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 can I check my sa id online?

Check online for duplicate ID

You can now check online if you share an Identity. Document (ID) number with other people.
Alternatively, you can send an SMS to 32551. with the letter D (for duplicate) followed by your ID number.
The Department will also publish names of.
Addressing a media briefing, Home Affairs.

What can someone do with your ID number in South Africa?

finance or even commit a crime using your identity.” Popular targets for fraudsters include retail accounts, mobile phone contracts and bank accounts, but ID thieves have also been known to intercept employment application or credit applications and use those documents to steal identities.

Is Home Affairs open during Level 1?

At the beginning of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, certain Home Affairs services were suspended in order to reduce the number of people who visited our offices. As the lockdown levels were relaxed, we incrementally reinstated services until 01 October 2020 when we went into lockdown Alert Level 1.

How can I get married fast in South Africa?

The quickest way to get married in South Africa is to find a Marriage Officer, make an appointment and let them take care of the rest. A Marriage Officer can come to your home or venue or you may go to the Marriage Officer. The cheapest way to get married is at Home Affairs. They will do it for free.

Where is the Home Affairs department in Pretoria?

https://twitter.com/HomeAffairsSA. (link is external) Postal Address: Private Bag X114, PRETORIA, 0001. Street Address: Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, PRETORIA. Phone: 012 406 2500. Hotline: 0800601190.

Who is the Minister of Home Affairs in South Africa?

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How does the Department of Home Affairs work?

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Where can I finalise my Home Affairs application?

You can also finalise your application at any Home Affairs office; no appointment is required. Welcome to the new Home Affairs online application process. This easy-to-use, flexible process allows you to do all of the following within a safe, secure, online environment:

Are Home Affairs open during lockdown? 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! How do I contact home affairs? DHA Head Quarters…