Re-issue of a South African Identity Document The following documents must be forwarded (original form) to the Department of Home Affairs, Pretoria, via the Embassy in Muscat: • BI-10 - Re-issue of South African Identity document • BI-9 - Application for an Identity document • BI-529 - Determination of citizenship status • Copy of old Identity document - if available • 4 x identical passport size photographs (click here for details) Notes on BI-10 and BI-9: Both the application for re-issue of a South African Identity document and fingerprint form must be completed at the Embassy. Notes on BI-529: Personal particulars of applicant must be entered in sections A & B, and the parents of the applicant must complete sections C & D. Fees: Are subject to change and applicants should check with the Embassy when they apply. It takes about two (2) months plus to process. Please contact (click here for details) the Embassy should you require more information.

Related Application Forms: • BI-10 - Re-issue of South African Identity document (must be filled in at the Embassy) • BI-9 - Application for an Identity document (must be filled in at the Embassy) • BI-529 - Determination of citizenship status (54 KB)