The Department of Home Affairs has announced that its operating hours in May have been extended due to the uptake of Smart ID cards by naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries.
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PICTURE: Home AffairsThe extension on Saturdays came into effect on 17 May and
will continue until 31 May 2025. This means that offices will open from 8a.m
until 1p.m.
“Extended hours over the specified weekends will allow for
processing of Smart ID Card applications from naturalised citizens and
permanent residents from listed countries, in possession of green barcoded ID
books,” said the department in a statement.
The department encouraged naturalised citizens and
permanent residents from listed countries to make use of this opportunity.
“This will take us closer to fully adopting the more secure
Smart ID Card and doing away with the green bar-coded ID book.
Done By: Mitchum George
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