ATTENTION:

Temporary passports are being phased out.  They will only be issued for real emergencies i.e. death, sickness.  Vacation is not considered an emergency.  Proof of emergency will be required.

Applicants for temporary passports must apply for permanent passports. 

Please be advised that temporary passports are not accepted by some countries.  It is the responsibility of the traveler to inquire with the countries to be visited before applying for a temporary passport.  The Embassy/Consulate accepts no liability in this regard.

Requirements

Application forms plus supporting documentation must be submitted in duplicate (two copies). It has been noted that some applicants submit application forms in duplicate but supporting documents (determination of citizenship, divorce decrees, marriage certificates, etc.) are still being sent without copies. Please ensure that you submit two sets of the application:  a) the original application forms and supporting documents, and b) a copy of the complete set.

• BI 73 Form – passport application form

• Two (2) passport size (2" x 2") photos. Please note that color photos which comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for passports photo images are required for South African passport applications. The holder's signature (persons 16 years old and above) is laser engraved into the passport. To ensure good quality scanned signature for laser engraving into the passport, the signature in the signature box on the passport application form should be in the middle of the box and must not touch the sides of the box. A medium point ballpoint pen should be used to sign the box. Please ensure that your teeth are not showing on the photo. Passport applications in which the photo and signature images do not meet quality standards will be rejected causing delays in the issuance of passports.

• Fees and processing time

• Where to submit your application

Last Revised: Tuesday, March 02, 2010