Home Affairs’ on-going digitisation spells good news for 2025 South African ID document applicants under the age of 17 ...

South Africa’s recent rise in the Henley Passport Index has sparked optimism, but what does it truly mean for African ...

Each passport was scored on the total number of destinations that the holder can access visa-free. South Africa placed 48th out of 199 countries with a visa-free score of 106. That means there ...

This also applies if passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authority (ETA) upon entry.” South Africa’s passport now comes in at number ...

If you are planning to head abroad for a family holiday this year making sure your child's passport is in-date is crucial. A child will need a specific 'child's passport' until they are 16 years ...

South Africa’s passport has gained five places on the Henley Passport Index for 2025, ranking among the top 50 strongest passports in the world. The last time the local passport ranked in the ...

Following in second place on the ranking of African countries is Mauritius with a passport that offers visa-free access to 151 destinations. South Africa’s passport occupies the third spot with access ...

Africa is home to many countries that rank low on global mobility indexes meaning passports do not allow access into many countries. The least powerful passport in Africa is held by Somalian ...

At present, there are approximately 30 bank branches across the country, from which South Africans can receive a new passport or smart ID while avoiding a visit to their relevant Home Affairs branch, ...

The passport is an important document you need to travel outside the United States, which you can also use as a means of identification in the country. If you plan to go on an international trip ...

Mauritius, ranked 29th globally, holds the second position in Africa. Its passport allows access to 151 destinations. South Africa ranks third in Africa, moving up five places to 48th globally, with ...