Home Affairs offices have extended their operating hours until the end of May due to the uptake of Smart ID cards by naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa-exempt countries.

The extension, which came into effect on May 17, sees Home Affairs’ offices open from 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays, until May 31.

“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,” the department said in a statement.

Home Affairs 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. – SAnews.gov.za

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