Valid Passport

Our camp is in Namibia, so if you’re coming from outside the country, you’ll need a valid passport for international travel. A passport, issued by a national government, serves as proof of identity and nationality for the holder.

FOR RSA PASSPORT:

To obtain a passport, you must possess a South African identity document or, if you’re a minor, a birth certificate.
Minors under 18 years) must have their own passports, which are valid for 5 years rather than the standard 10 years for adults.
Emergency and temporary passports are no longer issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
When applying for a passport for a minor, both parents must endorse the application and present their identity documents. If one parent is unavailable or resides in a different location, one parent can apply with the minor while the other can confirm the application at a different office.
When traveling to Namibia, ensure there’s at least one blank page in your passport. For travel from Namibia to South Africa, you’ll need two blank pages.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP:

South Africans holding dual citizenship are required to depart and return to South Africa using a valid South African passport.

Non-South Africans holding permanent residency in South Africa must either depart and return using a valid South African passport or possess a permanent residency stamp in their non-South African passport.

Both South Africans with dual citizenship and non-South Africans residing in South Africa must ensure that all necessary documentation, including those mentioned above, is in order for both departure from and re-entry into South Africa.

APPLICATION:

Application for a passport takes 3 – 6 weeks.
If a minor who is applying for a passport is 16 years or older the minor must be in possession of an identity document; an additional 6 – 12 weeks must therefore be factored in if applying for an identity document first.

When applying for a passport for a minor both parents must endorse the application and need to present their identity documents.
In the case of one parent being unavailable or living in another city/town, one parent can make the passport application with the minor. The other parent can confirm the application at a different office, informing the official at which office the original application was made.

Copies of documents are accepted but may only be certified by a commissioner of oaths. The date stamp on copies and affidavits must be within 3 months of the date of return to South Africa. All copies must be on A4 paper; no blank paper may be cut off. For inquiries regarding South African passports, identity documents or unabridged birth certificates contact Home Affairs on 0800 60 11 90 or contact a Department of Home Affairs regional office.

The Department of Home Affairs has launched an online booking system for some offices. For list of offices visit: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking-system-babs-available-offices

To book an appointment go to: https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity

Find out more about passport or travel documents: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/travel-documents
Contact the Department of Home Affairs: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us

VALIDITY:

Your passport needs to remain valid for at least six months beyond your departure date from Namibia. For instance, if you’re leaving Namibia on June 10th, your passport must be valid until at least December 11th of the same year.

LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORT:

Your passport holds significant value and can be a target for individuals seeking to exploit your identity for illicit purposes. Beware of potential attempts to deceive you into surrendering it. Always ensure its safekeeping.

Should your passport go missing or be stolen, promptly notify your government authority: RSA: Contact the Home Affairs Call Centre (HACC) at 0800 60 11 90 or via email at hacc@dha.gov.za

IMPORTANT:

It is the responsibility of the client to obtain and comply with the most updated border regulations and to be in possession of the required documents, vaccinations and other medical certificates as may be required. Please be sure to contact the border to get the most updated and current regulations.

Please visit our website for our Terms & Conditions: https://bundi.co.za/terms-conditions/