Learn how to use our free Passport Fee Calculator to estimate South African passport fees. Calculate costs for regular, maxi, and child passports with standard or urgent processing in 2026.
Planning to apply for a South African passport? Understanding the costs involved is crucial for budgeting your travel document application. Our free Passport Fee Calculator helps you estimate the total fees for your passport application, including base fees, urgent processing, and additional services. This comprehensive guide explains how to use the calculator effectively and provides detailed information about South African passport fees in 2026.
Before using the calculator, it's helpful to understand the different components of passport fees:
Regular Passport (32 pages): R400
Maxi Passport (48 pages): R600
Child Passport: R400
Standard Processing: No additional fee
Urgent Processing: +R400
Additional services may include:
Navigate to our Passport Fee Calculator tool. The calculator is free to use and requires no registration.
Choose your passport type from the dropdown menu:
Tip: If you travel more than 3-4 times per year, consider the Maxi Passport to avoid running out of pages.
Select your preferred processing speed:
Important: Urgent processing is subject to availability and may not always be possible. Check with Home Affairs before applying.
Check any additional services you require:
Click the "Calculate Fees" button to see your total passport fees. The calculator will display:
Use the export or print functions to save your calculation for reference when applying at Home Affairs.
The calculator provides a detailed breakdown of all fees:
The standard passport fee based on your selected passport type.
Additional fee for expedited processing (if selected).
Total cost of any additional services selected.
The complete amount you'll need to pay at Home Affairs.
Estimated time until your passport is ready for collection.
While our calculator provides accurate estimates based on 2026 rates, always verify current fees with the Department of Home Affairs before submitting your application. Fees are subject to change.
Home Affairs accepts various payment methods:
Actual processing times may vary based on:
Remember that fees are only part of the application process. You'll also need:
Some Home Affairs offices accept online payments, but most require in-person payment at the time of application.
Passport application fees are generally non-refundable, even if your application is rejected or you cancel.
Yes, the base fee includes standard collection. Express collection may incur additional charges.
Yes, the calculator works for both new applications and renewals, as fees are the same.
The Passport Fee Calculator is an excellent tool for:
Our Passport Fee Calculator simplifies the process of estimating your passport application costs. By understanding the different fee components and using the calculator effectively, you can budget accurately for your passport application. Remember to verify current fees with Home Affairs and allow sufficient time for processing, especially if you have upcoming travel plans.
For the most accurate fee calculation, use our Passport Fee Calculator tool and always verify final amounts with the Department of Home Affairs before submitting your application.
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