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Home Affairs to Launch Doorstep Passport Delivery for South Africans Abroad on Nov. 1

The overseas pilot tests security and logistics ahead of a planned domestic rollout through a digital partnership with banks.

Overview

  • The service will operate from 18 international service centres at launch, with additional sites in France and India listed as planned.
  • Courier delivery times are set for 24 to 72 hours, with fees ranging from US$30 to US$60.
  • A newly opened centre in The Hague has reduced passport processing for overseas applicants from up to 18 months to about five weeks.
  • South African residents inside the country will not have access to doorstep delivery at the outset.
  • Officials describe the initial phase as a sandbox to refine procedures and security before extending the option nationwide through bank partnerships.