Recently on Twitter, false messages have been doing the rounds regarding the expiry date of South African green barcoded Identity Documents. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has dismissed the false message doing the rounds on social media claiming that the South African ID book comes to an end on 31 March 2018.

Do South African ID cards have an expiry date?

Recently on Twitter, false messages have been doing the rounds regarding the expiry date of South African green barcoded Identity Documents. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has dismissed the false message doing the rounds on social media claiming that the South African ID book comes to an end on 31 March 2018.

How do I check if my sa ID is valid?

Draw your Identity validation report via your Mobile phone. Once you’ve sent the ID number via SMS (see instructions above), The Verified details will be sent back to you instantly. After sending the ID number to 38021, you will receive the following information back: Validity of ID number.

How long is a smart ID valid for?

5 to 7 years
An estimated period of 5 to 7 years, starting from 2013. 14. Will permanent residence permit holders also qualify to apply for the new Smart ID Card? Yes.

What is a valid South African ID?

A South African ID number is a 13-digit number which is defined by the following format: YYMMDDSSSSCAZ. The first 6 digits (YYMMDD) are based on your date of birth. 20 February 1992 is displayed as 920220. The next 4 digits (SSSS) are used to define your gender.

How long does SA ID take to come out?

14 working days
receive a Smart ID Card? 14 working days from date of application provided it is a straight forward application meeting all the requirements.

Can I apply for my ID at capitec?

Members of the public can also get thier passport from banks like FNB, Capitec and Nedbank. According to FNB, All South Africans in the designated and qualifying age groups can get a Smart ID, however, FNB primarily services its customers.

What does the last 3 digits of SA ID mean?

Under the current system, a South African ID number is a 13-digit number defined by the following format: YYMMDDSSSSCAZ. The first six digits (YYMMDD) are based on your date of birth. 20 February 1992 is displayed as 920220. The next four digits (SSSS) are used to define your gender.

How do I know if my ID is ready for collections 2021 in South Africa?

To confirm if their documents have indeed arrived at their nearest Home Affairs office members of the public can ‘track’ the application progress, by texting the word ‘ID’, a space and their 13-digit ID number to 32551. Alternatively they can call the Contact Centre on 0800 60 11 90.

How long is a temporary ID valid for in South Africa?

This licence is valid for only six months and can be issued at any driving licence testing centre (DLTC). Go to the nearest driving licence testing centre with the following: Certified copy of your identity document (ID) or temporary ID.

How long do you wait for an ID in South Africa?

receive a Smart ID Card? 14 working days from date of application provided it is a straight forward application meeting all the requirements.

What does the last 3 digits of sa ID mean?

How long does Home Affairs Keep your ID for collection?

The department will not keep these IDs for more than a year,” Moodley said. Spokesperson for the national Home Affairs Department Siya Qoza told the Gazette that Gauteng currently has the highest number of uncollected ID documents.

How do I check if a South African ID is valid?

Stay informed! Visit the SA Department of Health’s website for COVID-19 updates: www.sacoronavirus.co.za Allows you to check and verify that a specified South African ID and/or passport number is valid. You can also check the Nationality of a person by conducting a citizenship check.

What do you need to know about South African identity cards?

South African identity card. The South African smart identity card – known as a Smart ID Card – replaces the old green bar-coded identity book. Both are identity documents that serve as proof of a person’s identity.

Can a permanent resident apply for a smart ID in South Africa?

Despite being introduced in 2013, South African citizens born outside of South Africa, as well as permanent residents, cannot apply for the smart ID card, nor access the online services of Home Affairs (as of November 2020). For identity document-purposes, such applicants still receive only the old green ID book.

When did the Smart ID card come out in South Africa?

Following a pilot in 2012, the new South African smart ID card was launched on 18 July 2013, with a phased rollout over five to seven years. For 2017 and 2018, more than 5.5m identity cards have been issued by the Government Printing Works ( GPW) through enrolment in some 27 regional offices across the country.