Passport fees to be increased

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The South African government has announced that it will significantly increase passport fees in November.

Key Points:

• Beginning Nov. 1, application fees will increase for:
  • Adult passports with 32 pages from 400 ZAR to 600 ZAR.
  • Adult passports with 48 pages from 800 ZAR to 1,200 ZAR.
  • Children’s passports from 400 ZAR to 600 ZAR.
  • Documents for travel purposes from 300 ZAR to 600 ZAR.
  • Crew member certificates from 350 ZAR to 600 ZAR.
• Individuals applying passports at South African embassies or consulates overseas will pay additional fees. Overseas application fees will increase for:
  • Adult passports with 32 pages from 400 ZAR to 1,200 ZAR.
  • Adult passports with 48 pages from 800 ZAR to 2,400 ZAR.
  • Children’s passports from 400 ZAR to 1,200 ZAR.

Additional Information: On Nov. 1, South African authorities will begin charging 600 ZAR for Diplomatic and Official passports, both of which are currently free of charge until Nov. 1. Emergency travel certificate fee will remain at 140 ZAR.

BAL Analysis: The South African government planned to increase passport application fees after it determined the production costs of passports were much higher than their associated fees. South African passport application fees were last increased in 2011.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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