How to Get Proof of Address in South Africa?

 

A proof of residence is a document confirming where you live, and must have both your full name and your address printed on it.

 

 

 

What are the qualities of a Proof of residence in South Africa?

In order for a document to be qualified as a proof of residence in South Africa, it must be the following requirement:

 

• The document must not be older than 3 months (for monthly issued reports).
• The document must not be older than 1 year (for documents issued annually).
• Documents containing postal addresses only are not valid for use as proof of residence.
• The document must show your township name and your physical address or ERF number.

 

 

 

How can I get proof of address without bills in South Africa?

 

• Bank Statement

In Recent times, Bank statements have proven to be the most common form of proof of address as they are easy to source and have the full name and address of the client on the document.

 

 

• Active Lease or Rental Agreement

If you are renting an office space or home, you should have an active rental or lease agreement that you can use as proof of residence. Ensure that the document is not more than 1 year old.

 

 

• Telephone Account 

If you own a Telkom or any other fixed line provider, you can make use of your contract or bill as proof of address. However, please note that, it should not be more than 3 months old as most companies will not accept it.

 

• Municipal rates and taxes invoice not older than 3 months
• Account statement from a NCR (National Credit Regulator) registered service provider (NCR number must be visible/recorded on the document)
• Security service providers registered with PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority), e.g. Chubb, ADT (PSIRA number must be visible/ recorded on the document)
• Telephone or cellular telephone statement
• Official SARS document (not eFiling documentation)

 

 

How do I prove my address if I live with my parents South Africa?

The following can be used as proof of address in South Africa;  Bank statement,   Medical Aid Policy, Store Account or Invoice, Most Recent Payslip, Telephone Account or Any Fixed-Line Provider, A utility bill.

 

 

How long is a proof of address valid in South Africa?

In South Africa, most institutions especially banks request for proof of address not less than 3 months or 6 months and not more than a year.

 

How long does it take to get proof of permanent residence in South Africa?

In South Africa, on average, a Permanent Residence might take between 4 to 8 months to process from the date of submission.