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The Department of Home Affairs is proud to present eHomeAffairs to enable you as a South African citizen by birth to apply to utilize the online services.

eHomeAffairs allows the following:

Note: (A branch visit is mandatory to capture and\or verify your biometric details, i.e. photo, fingerprints and signature). You can also finalise your application at any Home Affairs office; no appointment is required.

Register
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:

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Please enter your username (ID Number) and password.
Register if you do not have an account
A one-time-pin (OTP) will be sent to your cellphone, so please ensure you have your cellphone near you.

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Subject to the provisions of sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the ECT Act, if applicable, and as far as allowed by law, The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) (including its owners, employees, suppliers, Internet service providers, partners, affiliates and agents) shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of any nature incurred by whomever directly or indirectly resulting from

The DHA web site is supplied on an "As Is" basis and has not been compiled to meet the User's individual requirements. It is the responsibility of the User to satisfy himself or herself, prior to entering into this agreement with DHA, that the content available from and through the DHA web site meets the User's individual requirements and is compatible with the User's computer hardware and/or software.

Information, ideas and opinions expressed on the DHA web site should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of DHA and Users are encouraged to consult professional advice before taking any course of action related to the information, ideas or opinions expressed on the DHA web site.

DHA does not make any warranties or representation that content and services available from the DHA web site will in all cases be true, correct or free from any errors. DHA shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the quality and accuracy of content available from the DHA web site.

DHA does not make any warranties or representations that the DHA web site shall be available at all times. Users acknowledge that the DHA web site may be unavailable due to updates or other causes beyond the reasonable control of DHA, including, but not limited to virus infection, unauthorised access (hacking), power failure or other "natural causes".