The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is extending its operating hours from today, 10 December to 20 December 2024 by two hours daily for all services.
On these days, offices will close at 18:00 instead of 16:00. To ease pressure on its clients, Home Affairs has also introduced dedicated counters for collections in large offices that process Smart ID Cards and passports, where space allows.
Clients have an option to book application or collection appointments before visiting offices, using the Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS), which is available on the DHA Website – www.dha.gov.za through this link: https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity.
The Department also allows clients who may not have an opportunity to book…
