After making the selection, the system unlocks a “Create Application Products” button, which takes users to a page where they can choose to apply for a smart ID, passport renewal, or both.

Notably, South African passport holders will need a visa for the most popular emigration hotspots, with the UK, Australia, USA and Canada all requiring South Africans to have a visa.

Since 2018, there has been an increase of 364 percent in interest from South Africans for a second passport, as what many refer to as “Plan B” gains popularity, Xpatweb director Marisa Jacobs ...