Department of Home Affairs
15 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2DD
SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Due to current financial banking practices in London, UK. The South African High Commission in London UK would like to notify all our clients that with effect from 13th March 2023, the High Commission will no longer accept cash and postal orders as a form of payment for Home Affairs services.
The banking details are:
NAME OF THE BANK: NED BANK PRIVATE WEALTH
NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER: SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 93274091
SORT CODE: 16-57-06
REFERENCE NUMBER: SURNAME &FULL NAMES (AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT/ID/BIRTH CERTIFICATE)
NB: Please be reminded that you will be required to present printed proof of payment on submission of your application.
Your kind understanding in this regard will be highly appreciated.
Looking forward to your continues support
Regards
Corporate Service Manager: London, UK
Date: 07 March 2023
Immigration Services: london.visa@dirco.gov.za
Civic Services: london.civic@dirco.gov.za
IMPORTANT: NEW PASSPORT TARIFFS
1) Adult Passport: £ 58.00
2) Maxi Passport: £115.00
3) Child Passport: £58.00
4) Lost/Stolen/Damage Passport: £116.00
IMPORTANT: PASSPORT NOTICE
We are pleased to inform you that the Department of Home Affairs has outsourced passport services to VFS Global with effect from 01 June 2022. Please book your appointment on the link below:
https://passport.vfsglobal.com/ppt/en/zaf
The following services will still be rendered at the Home Affairs Section of the High Commission by appointment:
1. Notice of birth/ birth registration
2. 1st ID book and ID book replacement (Smart ID Cards are only issued in South Africa)
3. 1st Adult passport i.e. 15 1/2 year olds who have never been issued with an ID book/Smart Card.
4. Amendments i.e. Change of forenames / Change of Surname (NOT due to marriage or divorce).
5. Emergency Travel Certificate
6. Death registration
7. Consent for minor passport applications (For parents in different countries)
The following services are rendered strictly by post:
1. Retention of South African citizenship.
2. Renunciation of South African citizenship.
3. Determination of citizenship status
4. Certificates (Birth, marriage, death, certificate of no Impediment)
For access to forms and guides, please click the button below:
Recent Announcements
Closure of the South African High Commission: Easter Period
Please note that the South African High Commission including the Home Affairs section will close on 6th April 2023 at 10:00.
The South African High Commission will re-open on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 09:00.
Update on Civic Issues and the DHA-9 form
All South African Citizens including dual citizens living abroad must keep their South African passports valid at all times when abroad. It is advisable to apply for your new passport 12 months before expiry of your current passport.
South African citizens must enter and depart South Africa with their valid South African passport only. A South African citizen entering South Africa with a foreign passport will be subjected to a fine or imprisonment (in terms of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995)
All births registrations must take place within 30 days of the birth of a child (in terms of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992.)
Application Forms and Information
DHA 24 (all categories) and DHA 9 have a unique bar code therefore cannot be downloaded because an original form is required. These can be completed at the office during the appointment.
Guidelines for applying for a new Adult Passport and for booking an appointment to submit the application
Re-opening of Whitehall
OPENING OF HOME AFFAIRS OFFICE 15 WHITEHALL LONDON: 29 MARCH 2021
Further to the updated application procedure notice below, please be advised that the office will re open on 29 MARCH 2021.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. We endeavour to keep everyone safe during your visit at our office. Social distancing measures remain in force. Entry will not be permitted unless a mask is being worn.
SERVICES AT 15 WHITEHALL (HOME AFFAIRS)
Services at 15 Whitehall (Home affairs) are now rendered strictly by appointment.
In order to minimize the number of people visiting our office, and to keep everyone safe, we encourage postal applications where possible, especially for child passport applications and birth registration.
Please follow the steps below:
Step No 1:
Download guidelines and application forms using this link.
You will provided with DHA 9 to complete at the office during your appointment
Step No 2:
Complete all forms received and prepare your supporting documents per guidelines.
Step No 3:
Send your request for an appointment at: Civic.appointments@dirco.gov.za. The request must include:
Full names and ID number of the applicant as well as the type of Service required.
POSTAL APPLICATIONS
Step No 1:
Download guidelines and application forms using this link.
Request additional application forms (forms with unique bar code) by sending an A4 Self -addressed pre- paid (1st class Large stamp) envelope (per applicant) with a note stating the forms required and the age of the applicant.
NB: Royal Mail: If the postage stamp on the envelope is insufficient or the envelope is the wrong size, the forms will NOT be mailed to you.
Step No 2:
Fully complete all forms received and prepare your supporting documents per guidelines received.
Post your application forms and requirements to:
South African High Commission
15 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2DD
Website: www.southafricahouse.uk
PASSPORT COLLECTION
Passport collections are strictly from 1400 to 1500 hours Monday to Friday, except on Public holidays. No other services will be rendered during the time allocated for passport collections.
No application forms will be handed out during collection.
