Can I renew my refugee ID?

You have a responsibility to renew your asylum seeker document by the renewal date at the Refugee Reception Office where you first applied. You have a responsibility to inform the Refugee Reception Office of your residential address. If your changes, you must inform the Refugee Reception Office within 30 days.

How can I check my asylum status in South Africa?

Verification and extension of asylum seeker visas and refugee…

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How do I renew my refugee ID online?

To request online extension for an asylum seeker or refugee visas a client will need to submit the following documents: A signed template that has a permit number, full names and surname, and full contact details (an email address, mobile phone numbers and physical address).

How do I get a refugee ID online in South Africa?

To apply for a refugee ID, you will need:

1. A copy of your refugee document,
2. to be over 16 years of age,
3. to make the application on Form 11 (found at the Refugee Reception Office, or in the Refugees Regulations and.
4. to submit biometrics (for example, your photo and fingerprint).

How do you book a Home Affairs date?

Step 1: Go to your local Home Affairs office (we went to the Barack Street branch in Cape Town) and request to make an appointment. You will need your ID, your partner’s ID number, and your preferred date. You will receive a slip with your confirmed appointment.

Can you make an appointment at Home Affairs Online?

Citizens are encouraged to make use of the online booking system because in the near future, selected Home Affairs offices will process smart ID and passport applications only for clients who have booked an appointment through the Branch Appointment System.

Is Home Affairs renewing asylum?

Since April 2021 the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) started to offer the online extension service of asylum seeker visas and refugee status permits.

How do I renew my expired asylum online in South Africa?

One: Send an email requesting the online extension of an asylum seeker or refugee visas to the RRO where last extension was made including only your permit number on the subject line. (Emails for each RRO provided below.) ATTENTION! The subject line of the email must contain ONLY your DHA number!