Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for consular services in person, the applicant has to visit the office of any South African Diplomatic Mission in his/her nationality.
2. The location and contact links for various South African Representation Abroad can be found in the following link: Link
3. Find the office of any South African Diplomatic Mission as applicable to your nationality and location.
4. Visit the respective office and make request for the format and procedure of the Consular service as applicable to your requirement.
5. Make sure that you have all the documents required for the particular consular service that you opt for.
6. Complete the required format of application and do as directed by the officials at the office.
7. Submit the completed format and required documentation to the concerned authority at the office.
8. Complete the required payment (if any) as required. Now, your application and the required documents will be sent to the concerned officials for verification and validation.
9. Once all the processes got over, your request will be approved and you will be provided with the service that you seek.

• Certified copy of Identity proof
• Certified copy of passport/travel document
• Residential proof
• Required fees
• Proof of payment
• Completed application format
• Any supporting documentation specified by the consular officer

Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) - Head Office
Physical Address: O R Tambo Building,
460 Soutpansberg Road,
Rietondale,
0084,Pretoria,
South Africa,
Postal Address : Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001,
South Africa
Tel No: + 27 12 351 1000
Fax: +27 12 329 1000
Website: Link

South African Representation Abroad

• Any South African citizen or foreigner living in South Africa, who is in need of any Consular service, can apply.
• Any South African living abroad and wants to apply for a Consular service, can apply.

Please approach the authorities for fees details.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• All enquiries relating to applications submitted for visas, work/residence permits, SA Passports, SA Birth, Marriage, Death certificates at SA Diplomatic Missions abroad, must be referred to the SA Diplomatic Mission where applications were submitted.
• All enquiries must be directed directly to the Mission where applications were launched or to the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa directly with reference numbers received upon submission of the applications. Department of International Relations and Cooperation has no control over the time it takes to issue a new passport or other civic documents.
• Depending on the service required a valid form of identification may be requested. You may wish to first call to determine the processes / documents that will be required.
• In South Africa, the mandated Department dealing with the above mentioned Civic and Immigration enquiries is the Department of Home Affairs.

• Applicant’s particulars
• Identity document number
• Passport number
• Address details
• Contact details
• DOB and age

• Consular Services works in close collaboration with the Consular Sections of the South African Diplomatic Missions (High Commissions, Embassies, and Consulates-General) abroad and the services listed are often performed through or in conjunction with our Diplomatic Missions abroad.
• If you need Consular assistance whilst abroad, you can contact the Consular Section of the South African Diplomatic Mission in the country directly.

Refer: Link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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