![]() You can apply for your ID book at any office of the Department of Home Affairs or any South African mission or consulate overseas. 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 South African ID books. Identity documents are issued to South African citizens or permanent residence permit holders who are 16 years or older. You will also need your identity book to register to vote in the general and municipal elections. ![]() You will also need an identity book to apply for a passport, and visas to work, study or visit friends and family overseas. There are many occasions when you will be requested to provide a copy of your ID book – for example for access to housing, education and healthcare services to apply for a driver’s license or a job when entering into business agreements and even when registering for the Unemployment Insurance Fund. ![]() The green bar-coded Identity book (ID book) is also a legal form of identity when dealing with public and private institutions. General information about South African Identity books / Identity DocumentsĪn Identity document is important to get as soon as you are eligible (from 16 years of age) as it proves your identity.
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