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South Africa: photo requirements

Requirements apply to the named service and route. This is not a claim that every document issued by South Africa is covered.

Photo check only

Check the documented limits and submission route. This service does not create a replacement photo for these applications.

South African ETA

Official live capture · Published requirements checked

Photo
Live picture of the applicant within the government application
  • A downloaded image does not replace this live capture.
Source 1: eta.dha.gov.za ↗

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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South African passport / Smart ID via eHomeAffairs

Official live capture · Published requirements checked

Submission
Online application followed by mandatory branch biometric capture/verification
  • Photo, fingerprints and signature are handled in the official capture process.
Source 1: ehome.dha.gov.za ↗

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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Other eVisa / permit routes

Upload route not confirmed · Some requirements need confirmation

Service
ePermit portal describes supporting-document uploads
Portrait
External portrait upload requirements not confirmed
  • Do not generalise from document attachments to a supported portrait upload.
Source 1: ehome.dha.gov.za ↗

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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