Question NW236 to the Minister of Home Affairs:
08 March 2024 - NW236
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
What progress has been made by his department to facilitate the issuing of Smart Identity Documents to (a) South Africans born abroad and (b) naturalised citizens since the undertaking of the Director-General of his department during the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on 10 October 2023?
Reply:
a) Qualifying South Africans born abroad may apply for Smart IDs in the country, as there is no live capture solution at the embassies.
b) The Department commenced on 5 December 2023 with the pilot project of issuance of Smart ID Cards to naturalised citizens. This process involves the verification of the issued naturalisation certificates. Communication through email, WhatsApp, and letters have been sent to naturalised citizens to visit any DHA office.
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