{"id":2745,"date":"2026-04-23T08:03:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/canberra\/?page_id=2745"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:16:01","slug":"south-african-id-applications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/canberra\/south-african-id-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"South African ID Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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South African citizens residing in or near PERTH, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE are required to apply through their respective VFS Global Centres for: Passports, Identity Documents and Birth Certificates<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>

Please schedule appointments well in advance through the VFS Global Website: https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/one-pager\/southafrica\/australia\/passport-services\/index.html<\/a><\/p>

VFS centres accept walk-in clients; however, waiting times may vary based on current capacity.<\/p>

For more information, please contact https:\/\/services.vfsglobal.com\/aus\/en\/zap\/contact-us<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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APPLYING AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION IN CANBERRA<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

ONLY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA (EXCEPT WESTERN AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES) AS WELL AS PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, KIRIBATI, TUVALU, THE MARSHALL ISLANDS AND MICRONESIA<\/em><\/p>

Identity Document Application: First Time Applicants<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

Identity documents can only be issued to South African citizens aged sixteen years or older.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

The following documents are to be filled out, clearly printed in black ink:<\/p>

  1. DHA-9 fingerprint form.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    1.1\u00a0\u00a0 The High Commission will send the DHA\u20119 fingerprint form only after receiving a cover letter requesting the form and providing the applicant\u2019s full names and South African ID number(s). Please enclose a self\u2011addressed, prepaid A4 envelope with correct postage, or a self\u2011addressed Express Post envelope, and address to:
    The Consular Office, South African High Commission, State Circle, Yarralumla, Canberra 2600.<\/strong>
    Please note that the DHA-9 Form cannot be emailed.<\/strong><\/p>

    *<\/strong>VFS applicants through VFS in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth will have their fingerprints taken during their appointments with VFS. Please do not request the DHA-9 form from the High Commission if applying through VFS.<\/strong><\/p>

    1.2 Fingerprints and Certified Photos: Australian Police Assistance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

    1. Completed BI-529<\/a> form<\/strong> (citizenship questionnaire), sections A & B regarding your personal particulars. (Note: Question 9 is the last permanent date of departure from South Africa). Sections C & D requires your parents’ particulars, i.e. their names, dates & places of birth and detail of residence in South Africa<\/li><\/ol>

      Include if applicable: <\/strong><\/p>