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Last checked: 21 October 2026

Fees, documents and age rules

DHA fees (tariffs)

Service	DHA fee	Source
Identity document: first issue	Free	[source]
Identity document: re-issue (includes Smart ID replacement)	R140.00	[source]
Temporary Identity Certificate	R70.00	[source]
Adult passport (32 pages)	R600.00	[source]
Child passport	R600.00	[source]
Maxi tourist passport (48 pages)	R1200.00	[source]
Tourist passport when previous one is still valid for 6 months or longer	R1 200	[source]
Maxi passport when previous one is still valid for 6 months or longer	R2 400	[source]
Minor passport when previous one is still valid for 6 months or longer	R1 200	[source]

DHA's fee page is marked "updated August 2026" [source]. Bank convenience fees are separate; see each bank page. DHA: "Banks may charge a convenience fee" [source].

The DHA Smart ID requirements brochure says first-time Smart ID issue is free for youth 16 and older and for pensioners 60 and older, and R140 for other citizens converting from a green ID book [source]. Several bank pages charge R140 for green ID book conversions [source, source]. FNB states senior citizens (60+) do not pay for their first Smart ID [source].

Documents to bring

Digital Partnership bank branches (walk-in model)

"You do not need to bring any documents." [source] Capitec: no documents needed, but bring your green ID book if opening an account during the visit [source]. FNB Smart ID replacement: no documentation needed [source].

eHomeAffairs bank branches (booking model)

FNB: bring original identity documents such as green ID book, passport or birth certificate, also when collecting [source]. Nedbank: bring your booking confirmation and ID book or card [source]. Standard Bank: print and keep your booking confirmation letter and reference number, visit with your ID [source].

How to make the booking, and where walk-ins are accepted: Booking and walk-ins.

At a Home Affairs office (DHA Smart ID brochure)

First issue, youth 16 and older: birth certificate; certified copy of a parent, legal guardian or informant ID; death certificate if parents deceased; proof of residence where available [source].
First Smart ID, pensioners 60 and older and other citizens: green barcoded ID (or affidavit if lost); proof of residence where available; marriage certificate if married; divorce decree if divorced [source].

That brochure list is for a first Smart ID. DHA's identity documents page uses a different first-time list, and it says a parent must attend. The comparison, the fee, and which banks take a first ID: First Smart ID at 16. Replacing a card that is already lost, stolen or damaged, and where an affidavit or a police report is stated: Replacing a lost or stolen Smart ID.

Age rules

Ordinary tourist and maxi passports: citizens 16 or older, valid 10 years; 13 working days turnaround [source].
Minor tourist passport: 15 or younger, valid 5 years; 18 working days turnaround [source].
A person 16 or older must first apply for an identity document before applying for a passport [source].
For children's passports, both parents and the children must be present (exceptions apply) [source].
Digital Partnership bank branches: children cannot apply; first-time IDs must go to a Home Affairs office [source]. The document and parent comparison is on First Smart ID at 16.
Standard Bank online route: South African citizens 16 and older [source].