Are you a South African citizen looking to apply for or renew your passport online? The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) offers an online service called eHomeAffairs that allows you to submit your passport application digitally. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of completing your online passport application and explain how we can help you get the perfect passport photo to include with your application.
How to get an online passport application in South Africa
The eHomeAffairs online portal is currently only available for South African citizens by birth. To access the online passport application system, follow these steps:
- Create an account on the eHomeAffairs website.
- Log in to your account and navigate to the passport application section.
- Fill out the required personal information and upload scanned copies of your supporting documents as instructed by the system.
- Pay the passport application fee online using a credit or debit card.
After completing the online portion of the application, you may still need to visit a Department of Home Affairs office in person to finalize the process. This typically involves submitting original documents and potentially having your fingerprints or photo taken if they were not captured digitally during the online application.
How to apply for your passport online
To apply for your South African passport online, follow these steps:
- Gather all the necessary documents, including your South African ID book or smart ID card, your birth certificate, and proof of address.
- Log in to your eHomeAffairs account and navigate to the passport application section.
- Fill out the required personal information and upload scanned copies of your supporting documents as instructed by the system.
- Double-check that all the information you’ve provided is accurate before submitting your application.
- Pay the passport application fee online using a credit or debit card.
Renew your passport online with Smartphone iD
One of the key components of your online passport application is a high-quality digital passport photo that meets the DHA’s strict requirements. That’s where Smartphone iD comes in. Our app allows you to take your passport photo using your smartphone, ensuring that it meets all the necessary specifications.
With Smartphone iD, you don’t need to visit a photo studio or worry about your photo being rejected due to incorrect sizing or poor quality. Simply follow these steps:
- Download the Smartphone iD app.
- Follow the guided instructions to take your passport photo.
- Our advanced AI system and team of biometric experts will verify that your photo is suitable for your passport application.
We offer the most competitive prices on the market, so you can get a high-quality, compliant passport photo for the best as quick and cost-effective as possible.
Sources
https://ehome.dha.gov.za/ehomeaffairsv3?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
https://ehome.dha.gov.za/ehomeaffairsv3
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