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PASSPORT RENEWAL FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS IN AUSTRALIA
The Department of Home Affairs is launching a project to ease the Passport Renewal process and the turnaround time for South African nationals living in Australia.
To deliver this service, the Department is extending its partnership with VFS Global to implement the project in Australia.
The key services rendered are:
- Passport Application processing for Adults (Renewal)
- Passport Application processing for Minors (Renewal)
The South African diaspora in Australia can lodge applications at two locations run by VFS Global:
- In Sydney: Level 6, 88 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- In Melbourne: Level 5, 332 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004
Submission Hours: Monday to Friday 09h00 to 12h00
Passport application fee: AUD 103.00
VFS service fee: AUD 102.00
Contact:
- Telephone: +61 2 8279 8671 Monday to Friday 09h00 to 12h00
- Email: info.sappidaus@vfsglobal.com
Applicants can book an appointment on the website: https://services.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/zap
NEW FEES FOR CIVIC AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO BE IN EFFECT FROM 1st JUNE 2024
The Mission is situated in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
In addition to serving as South Africa's resident diplomatic mission to Australia, the Head of Mission in Canberra is now accredited on a non-resident basis to the following countries: Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia.
Apart from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the departments of Trade and Industry and Home Affairs are also represented at the Mission.
Honorary Consuls are situated in Perth.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please be advised the South African High Commission Canberra office hours are:
Monday to Thursday: 08h30 to 17h00
Friday: 08h30 to 15h00
Consular visit or submission of application in person will be strictly by appointment only. No walk-ins will be accommodated. To book an appointment please email or call the South African High Commission.
| Telephone: | +61 2 6272 7300 |
| Email: | immigration.canberra@dirco.gov.za |
Public Holidays
Mission closure dates and Public Holidays.
Registration Of South African Nationals Residing In Australia
South African Nationals residing in Australia are invited to register their information with the South African High Commission Canberra by completing the attached form and posting or emailing it to this Mission.
Please note providing this information is voluntary. By registering, it will assist the Mission to locate South African nationals during an emergency, verifying their status and liaising with their next-of-kin (should you have given permission for the Mission to do so).
The Mission and Head Office is obliged by South African law to ensure that any personal information received through the registration process is safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure.
The Mission will not disclose the information provided to any third parties (this includes family members and other Government entities) unless written authorisation is provided to do so. In the event that family members (or any other 3rd party) make enquiries, such requests will be forwarded to you.
The assistance provided by the Mission is of a non-financial, informative and advisory nature, and the Mission will not be responsible for payment of legal fees, medical treatments, medical evaluations, repatriation, travelling, accommodation or any other expenses.
Important
APPLICANTS 16 YEARS AND OLDER APPLYING FOR FIRST ADULT PASSPORT MUST ALSO APPLY FOR AN ID BOOK ALONGWITH THE PASSPORT OR BEFORE APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT.
Travel Information for children (under the age of 18) travelling to South Africa
- New requirements for children travelling through South African ports of entry
- Parental Consent Affidavit suggested format
Final Immigration Regulations 2014 (link)
FEE STRUCTURE (fees paid are non-refundable)
| Passport Adult | AUD 103.00 |
| Passport Child | AUD 103.00 |
| Lost / Damaged Passport | AUD 206.00 |
| Passport Maxi | AUD 206.00 |
| Lost / Damaged Passport Maxi | AUD 412.00 |
| Emergency Travel Certificate | AUD 12.00 |
| Identity Document (Re Issue) | AUD 12.00 |
| Unabridged Birth Certificates | AUD 6.00 |
| Unabridged Death Certificates | AUD 6.00 |
| Unabridged Marriage Certificates | AUD 6.00 |
| Amendment to Birth Register | AUD 6.00 |
| Change of Surname / Forename - Minor | AUD 6.00 |
| Change of Forename - Major | AUD 12.00 |
| Change of Surname - Major | AUD 28.00 |
| Duplicate confirmation of change of majors forename / surname | AUD 6.00 |
| Letter of confirmation of marital status (Certificate of non-impediment) |
AUD 4.00 |
| Retention of Citizenship | AUD 26.00 |
| Resumption of Citizenship (Exemption from loss of citizenship) | AUD 26.00 |
| Confirmation of SA Citizenship | AUD 8.00 |
Consular
- Passports | Citizenship/Birth Registration/ID book | Consular I Amendment of Personal Particulars | Immigration | Certificates | Visas and Permits | Countries subject to visas | Police Clearance | South African Drivers License | South African Department of Home Affairs
South African Government
- South African Government Information | Department of Science and Technology | Department of Arts and Culture | National Coat of Arms | Government Communication and Information System | South African Government Gateway | South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Trade
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Honorary Consuls in Australia |
Events |
Economic Section |
Exports |
South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Arts and Culture
Education
Tourism
- Digital Guide to Tourism in Southern Africa | National Parks Board | South African Airways | South African Express Airways | South African Wine
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