Identity Document

South African citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in possession of an identity document.
Requirements:

  •     Completed form BI-529E (www.home-affairs.gov.za/forms/citizenship/bi-529.pdf)
  •     Completed Fingerprint form BI-9 *
  •     Fee of € 2.00 (First application if free) to be deposited into the Embassies bank account (click here)
  •     Three (3) recent photographs with the applicants name written on the reverse side
  •     Copy of applicant's old ID document
  •     Copy of Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree or Spouse's Death Certificate, if applicable
  •     Written request to change "Surname".  To be submitted by recently married female applicants who would like to:

        to change to their married surnames, or

        wish to use double–barrel surnames;

Passport and Id Photo Specifications

* Note:  Form BI-9 can not be downloaded and must be obtained from the Embassy

Contact Us


SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY

Kırkonaklar Mahallesi 298.Cadde No: 4 / D

Çankaya 06610 Ankara Türkiye

Emergency Number Consular Services: +90 (537) 912 58 07

Telephone: +90 (312)  405 68 61

Visa Section: + 90 ( 312) 405 68 71

Fax: +90 (312) 446 64 34

E-Mail: general.ankara@dirco.gov.za

 

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