Home Affairs Offices in Western Cape: Addresses and Hours
The Western Cape has Home Affairs offices across the province, from Cape Town to the Garden Route. This guide provides the addresses, contact numbers, and operating hours for the main offices in 2026.
Western Cape Home Affairs Offices Overview
Home Affairs offices in the Western Cape operate Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. The Cape Town central office on Barrack Street is the busiest in the province. Arriving early or booking an appointment is highly recommended.
You can also use eHomeAffairs at participating bank branches in the Cape Town metropolitan area for Smart ID and passport applications.
Cape Town Offices
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Central | 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town CBD, 8001 | 021 462 4970 | Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm |
| Bellville | Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville, 7530 | 021 959 0140 | Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm |
Garden Route and Cape Winelands Offices
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | Corner of York and Market Streets, George, 6529 | 044 874 6697 | Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm |
| Paarl | 121 Main Street, Paarl, 7646 | 021 872 1551 | Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm |
| Stellenbosch | Andringa Street, Stellenbosch, 7600 | 021 887 5150 | Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm |
| Worcester | Corner of High and Baring Streets, Worcester, 6849 | 023 342 6056 | Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm |
Services Available at Western Cape Offices
- Smart ID card applications and collections
- Passport applications and collections
- Birth registrations and birth certificate copies
- Marriage registrations
- Death registrations
- Citizenship applications
- Late registration of birth
- Permanent residence applications (select offices)
The Cape Town Central office on Barrack Street is one of the busiest in the country. Consider using eHomeAffairs at a bank for Smart ID and passport applications to avoid the queue.
Booking an Appointment in the Western Cape
Appointments at Western Cape Home Affairs offices can be booked via www.dha.gov.za. Walk-ins are accepted at all offices, but the Cape Town Central office on Barrack Street frequently has very long queues and an appointment is strongly advised.
Alternatively, use eHomeAffairs at a participating bank branch in Cape Town, Bellville, Paarl, George, or Stellenbosch for Smart ID and passport applications.
Tips for Western Cape Visitors
- Arrive before 8am to be near the front of the queue, especially at Barrack Street
- Bring certified copies of all documents in addition to originals
- Some Western Cape offices offer services in Afrikaans and isiXhosa in addition to English
- Parking is limited at the Cape Town Central office; consider public transport or the MyCiTi bus service
- Check www.dha.gov.za for any service disruptions or office closures before travelling