Department of Home Affairs in Cape Town

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I hope you won't need to find the Department of Home Affairs while you're in Cape Town, but in case you do, here's a neat summary of the details.

Contact Details

Tel (27 21) 468 4500.

Fax (27 21) 462 1198

Postal Address
Private Bag X9031, Cape Town, 8000

Physical Address
Faircape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8001

Parking on the street in the Cape Town city centre can be trying ; )

Barrack Street in particular is a narrow, one-way street offering very little parking.

I recommend that you find parking in Harrington or Canterbury Streets (see diagram) and walk the couple of blocks to Barrack Street as required.
You'll save yourself a load of frustration!

Service excellence?...!

Home Affairs has received a lot of criticism in recent months. The truth is, I have seldom found them either speedy or helpful in the 18 years I have had dealings with them!

But... the tide may be turning : ).

Last week a friend had her passport stolen the night before she was due to fly to Australia. How long did it take Home Affairs to issue her with a replacement document?

A mere 40 minutes!!

That's not too shabby, is it?

But don't hold your breath... lightning seldom strikes twice in the same spot!