Civic Services
Service is by appointment only. No walk-ins
Applicants are requested not to contact the Mission unnecessarily for progress on passport applications (These requests ultimately delay the process)
South African Passports
Applicants applying for first adult passport (i.e. applicants 15 and a half years old or turning 16) must ALSO apply for an ID book along with the passport or before applying for the passport as this is now compulsory by the Department of Home Affairs.
As per DHA Circular No. 1 of 2022 third party collection of PASSPORTS/TRAVEL DOCUMENTS is strictly prohibited. If applying for a passport within South Africa, the DHA Office where the application is lodged, cannot redirect the passport for dispatch to the Mission.
It takes SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS to process new South African documents. To ensure that applicants receive their documents on time, they are advised to please book an appointment at least EIGHTEEN months before expiry of current passport to avoid any delays. Duly completed child passport applications can be mailed to the Mission via courier services. There is no need to visit the Mission for purposes of submitting child passport applications (persons under the age of 16). A duly completed DHA-73 form, signed by a Justice of Peace will be accepted by the Mission.
Use BLACK ink only. Do Not Use Tippex or White-out. The application will be rejected by DHA.
Please do not make firm travel bookings before obtaining your passport.
Travel Information for children (under the age of 18) travelling to South Africa
Payments:
Kindly take note that payments can only be made by way of cash on the day of your visit or EFT at least two business days before your visit to the Mission. The following details must be used as a reference for your EFT payment: Full name, nature of service required and online bank transfer information. Avoid bringing big notes as the Mission may experience challenges changing the money.
Passport Applications
Requirements for adults and children
Forms
Citizenship
Determination of SA Status
Retention of SA Citizenship
- Application Retention of SA citizenship
- BI-1664_Retention_Of_Citizenship
- BI-529_Status_Determine
- BI-529 EXEMPLAR
Renunciation of SA Citizenship
South African Police Clearance
South African Unabridged Certificates
Please review the various categories of birth registrations from the list below.
Birth Certificates
- Unabridged Birth Certificate Requirements
- BI-154 Birth Certificate
- DHA-154 Birth Certificate
- Birth Registration
- DHA-288
- NOTICE OF BIRTH DHA-24
Marriage Certificates
- South African Unabridged Marriage Certificate
- BI-130 Marriage Certificate
- Certificate of Non-Impediment
Death Certificates
Birth Registration
ID Applications
NEW FEES STARTING FROM THE 1 NOVEMBER 2022
DESCRIPTION | COST |
ID APPLICATION RE-ISSUE | NZ$20.00 |
FIRST ID APPLICATION | FREE |
BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND DEATH CERIFICATE | NZ$10.00 |
BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND DEATH REGISTRATION | FREE |
AMENDMENT TO BIRTH REGISTER | NZ$10.00 |
CHANGE OF FORENAMES OR SURNAME OF MINOR | NZ$10.00 |
MAJOR TO ASSUME A DIFFERENT SURNAME | NZ$40.00 |
ISSUING DUPLICATE CONFIRMATION OF THE NAME CHANGE | NZ$10.00 |
LETTER OF CONFIRMATION OF MARITAL STATUS | NZ$10.00 |
PASSPORT | NZ$114.00 |
CHILD PASSPORT | NZ$114.00 |
EMERGENCY TRAVEL CERTIFICATE | NZ$13.00 |
MAXI PASSPORT | NZ$229.00 |
RESUMPTION OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP | NZ$35.00 |
DETERMINATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP | NZ$20.00 |
RETENTION OF CITIZENSHIP | NZ$35.00 |
RENUNCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP | FREE |
LOST / DAMAGED PASSPORT | NZ$229.00 |