South Africa government
executive branchImmigration and civil statusReviewed
Department of Home Affairs
Manages civil registration, identity documents and immigration.
What this authority does
Issues IDs, passports, birth and marriage registration, visas and permanent residence permits.
Services for the public
- Visas and permits
- ID and passports
- Marriage registration
Before you contact this authority
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