On 29 January 2026, Consul-in-Charge, Ms Venita Smit and Mr Ranon Njokweni, Corporate Service Manager, participated in a ribbon cutting at the launch of the new VFS Centre, headed by Ms Edith Navaro, located at 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, #504, Los Angeles.
VFS centers in the United States – Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC respectively are offering the following Home Affairs services:
- FOREIGN BIRTH REGISTRATION
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- Birth registration for first birth certificate issuance for a child born abroad
- PASSPORT APPLICATION (New & Renewal)
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- Child 0 – 15 years of age
- Adult 16 years and above
- NB: Children turning 16 must apply for their first ID to be eligible to apply/renew passport.
- FIRST ID APPLICATION (16 years of age )
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- Child aged 15 but turning 16 in the relevant year
- 16 years and above who have not applied for their first ID