South African identity card

South African Identity Card
South African Smart Card (front)
Issued by  South Africa
Valid in  South Africa
Type of document Identity card
Purpose Proof of identity
Eligibility requirements South African citizenship or permanent residency
The reverse of the South African Smart ID

The South African smart identity card – known as a Smart ID Card – replaces the old green bar-coded identity book.[1] Both are identity documents that serve as proof of a person's identity. This proof includes a person's photograph, their full name, their date of birth, their place of birth, and their unique identity number. South African identity documents also include evidence of votes cast in local and national elections, as a means to prevent voter fraud.

Identity documents are issued to South African citizens or permanent residence permit holders who are 15 years and six months or older. People, including spouses and children, who are working for the South African government or one of its statutory bodies outside of South Africa also qualify to receive a South African identity document.[1]

Identity documents are issued by South Africa's National Department of Home Affairs.[2]

How South Africans can apply for a Smart ID Card

South Africans can apply for a smart ID card in two ways: they can either apply at their local bank,[3] or they can apply online[4] at the Home Affairs e-Channel website.

The website provides a step-by-step guide[5] on how to apply.

People in South Africa who need help with applying for their smart ID card can call the Department of Home Affairs contact centre[6] on 0800 601 190.

Information provided

  • Surname
  • First name(s)
  • Sex
  • Nationality
  • Identity number (Issued at birth which comprises birth date (YY.MM.DD), number of registration on that day (0000-4999 for females, 5000-9999 for males), citizenship status, benign number that previously denoted race and a check digit)
  • Date of birth
  • Country of birth
  • South African citizenship status (citizen or permanent resident)
  • Primary image on front of card, secondary image on back of card
  • Signature

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Department of Home Affairs - Identity Documents". www.dha.gov.za. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  2. ↑ "Department of Home Affairs - HOME". www.dha.gov.za. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  3. ↑ "Get your Smart ID cards from these bank branches". Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  4. ↑ "Home Affairs - eHomeAffairs". ehome.dha.gov.za. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  5. ↑ "Apply for a South African Smart ID Card - How-To Guide" (PDF). Department of Home Affairs. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  6. ↑ "Contact Us". ehome.dha.gov.za. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
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