South Africa has a national passport office in Pretoria that is responsible for issuing passports. To get a passport, you will need to go to the Department of Home Affairs.
How do I get a tourist passport in South Africa?
South Africa is a popular travel destination, and many people want to visit the country. A tourist passport is a document that can be submitted for entrance to South Africa. This document proves that the traveller has been granted permission to enter by Home Affairs in South Africa.
If you’re from outside South Africa, follow the instructions on our homepage to apply.
Requirements for a tourist passport
Otherwise, complete a DHA-73 form.
You’ll need to have a South African ID or a South African birth certificate in order to apply for your first passport.
If you’re the parent of a minor, you can issue the minor’s travel document while they are officially under your care.
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If you are applying from abroad, you will need to complete this Determination of Citizenship for an Application form.
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Applying for a new passport is different depending on if you’re applying for a replacement. If you lost your passport, the first step is to report the loss to the police. After that, provide a notice of loss (DHA-335) and apply for your replacement passport with Turkish Airlines if your passport was previously issued from them.
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One colour passport photo is required when applying for a new passport using the biometric system. If your local Home Affairs office is using it, confirm with them!
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Have your fingerprints taken.
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Pay the R400 application fee.
