Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)RegulationsRefugees Regulations, 201819. Travel documents for refugees |
| (1) | An application for a travel document must be made on a Form substantially corresponding to Form 12 (DHA-1705) contained in the Annexure. |
| (2) | An application contemplated in subregulation (1) must be accompanied by― |
| (a) | a copy of the applicant’s certificate of recognition as a refugee, referred to in regulation 17, which must be valid for a period not less than 180 days at the time of submission of the application for a refugee travel document; |
| (b) | a copy of a valid identity card or document issued to a refugee in terms of section 30 of the Act; and |
| (c) | the biometrics of the refugee as contemplated in the South African Passport and Travel Documents Act. |
| (3) | A travel document issued to a refugee may contain such endorsements and conditions considered necessary. |
| (4) | An application for a refugee travel document by a person who is under the age of 16 years, must be made with the assistance of the applicant’s parents or legal guardian and must be accompanied by— |
| (a) | where applicable, a copy of the birth certificate of such person; |
| (b) | a copy of the certificate as contemplated in regulation 17 which was issued to such person; and |
| (c) | the biometrics of the refugee as contemplated in the South African Passport and Travel Documents Act. |
| (5) | In the case of children in alternative care as defined in the Children’s Act, 2005, an application for a travel document must, in addition to the requirements contemplated in subregulation (2), be accompanied by a certified copy of the authorisation letter from the Provincial Head of the Department of Social Development where the child resides. |
| (6) | A fee, as contemplated in the South African Passport and Travel Documents Act, shall be charged for any application for a travel document. |