How to Apply For South African Passport Online 2026/2027

South African Passport Online Application 2026: How to Apply, Details about South African Passport Application Form, Requirements, Eligibility, and How to Apply.

A passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder.

You must have a South African identity document to apply for a passport, or if you are a child, a birth certificate.

If you are traveling on official government business, you may apply for an official passport. Diplomats get a diplomatic passport.

Currently, there are six types of South African passports that are issued to her citizens: Regular Passport, Maxi Passport, Child Passport, Official Passport, Diplomatic Passport, Tourist Passport. Temporary Passports have been discontinued from 1 September 2014.

eHomeAffairs has been made available by the Department of Home Affairs to enable you as a South Africa citizen to apply for your Smart ID Card and/or passport online.

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• Submit applications online
• Upload supporting documents
• Make online payments
• And schedule a booking to visit a Home Affairs enabled Bank offices

How To Apply For A South African Passport Online

Listed below are the steps to follow when you wanna apply for a passport online in South Africa

Step 1: Register a profile on eHomeAffairs

Step 2: Capture the received OTP (one time PIN) to confirm your cellphone number

Step 3: Login to your profile

Step 4: Capture the logon OTP (one time PIN) received via SMS

Step 5: Complete the application form

Step 6: Submit the completed application by selecting ‘Submit to Home Affairs’

Step 7: Upload required supporting documents if applicable

Step 8: Make the online payment

Step 9: Make a Booking at a Home Affairs enabled Bank office

Step 10: Print your Confirmation Letter

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