Home Affairs & ID
How to book a Home Affairs appointment, apply for a Smart ID or passport, get a birth certificate and check your application status.
How to Get an Unabridged Birth Certificate
Get an unabridged birth certificate in South Africa: how to register a birth, apply for a copy at Home Affairs, plus requirements,…
How to Check Your Home Affairs Application Status
Check your Home Affairs application status in South Africa by SMS, online or phone. Official ways to track a Smart ID, passport…
How to Book a Home Affairs Appointment Online
Book a Home Affairs appointment online via the official BABS portal. Step-by-step guide to reserving a slot for Smart ID or passport…
How to Apply for a Smart ID Card
Apply for a South African Smart ID card step by step. Requirements, fees, eHomeAffairs and bank branch options, and how to avoid…
How to Apply for or Renew a South African Passport
Apply for or renew a South African passport the official way. eHomeAffairs steps, requirements, fees and processing times explained on CluedUp.