Required Documents for SASSA Grants in 2025

To successfully apply for any SASSA social grant in 2025, you must provide specific documents. Requirements vary slightly depending on the grant type (SRD, Child Support, Disability, Older Persons, etc.), but some essentials apply to all.

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General Documents for All SASSA Grants

  • South African ID (original green barcoded or smart ID, or certified copy)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or affidavit, ≤ 3 months old)
  • Contact information (mobile phone number, email where possible)
  • Proof of bank account (recent statement or bank letter for EFT payments)
  • SASSA grant application forms (available at SASSA offices and online)
  • For non-citizens: Valid refugee/asylum permit or permanent resident certificate

1. SRD (Social Relief of Distress) R370 Grant

  • Valid South African ID or passport/permit (for asylum seekers/refugees)
  • Proof of residence
  • Contact info (phone number)
  • If disabled: Medical/disability report
  • Proof of income/unemployment (e.g., payslip, UIF document, affidavit)
  • Bank statement if available

2. Child Support Grant

  • Applicant’s ID (and spouse’s, if married)
  • Child’s full birth certificate (with ID number)
  • Proof that the applicant is the child’s primary caregiver
  • Child’s clinic card/proof of immunizations
  • 3-month bank/salary statements or pension slip (means test)
  • Maintenance proof/attempts (if not married)
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)

3. Older Persons (Pension) Grant

  • Applicant’s ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Bank statement
  • Marriage/divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Death certificate of spouse (if applicable)
  • Proof of income/assets (bank statement, pension slip, affidavit)

4. Disability Grant

  • Applicant’s ID
  • Medical/assessment report confirming disability (issued by SASSA-appointed doctor)
  • Proof of residence
  • Proof of income (bank statement/payslip)
  • Spouse’s proof of income (if married)
  • Marriage/divorce/death certificate (if applicable)

5. Care Dependency / Foster Child Grants

  • Applicant’s and child’s IDs
  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Court order (for foster grants)
  • Medical assessment (where required)
  • Proof of income (means test)
  • Proof of residence

Tip Tips for Successful Submission

  • All documents not issued by SASSA must be certified copies (by police or commissioner of oaths).
  • Keep originals for reference; submit clear scanned PDFs or hard copies.
  • If you have no bank account, indicate SASSA card or cash collection and provide income proof.
  • For in-person applications, bring originals + one set of certified copies.

Summary Table

Grant Type ID Proof of Residence Bank Details Birth Cert. (Child) Medical/Disability Proof Proof of Income/Means Test Additional
SRD R370 ✓ ✓ ✓ (if EFT) — if disabled ✓ (payslip/affidavit) Asylum/refugee permit
Child Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ — ✓ Primary caregiver proof, clinic card
Older Persons (Pension) ✓ ✓ ✓ — — ✓ Marriage/divorce/death cert.
Disability Grant ✓ ✓ ✓ — ✓ ✓ Spouse’s docs if married
Care Dependency/Foster Child ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ if required ✓ Court order, medical for dependency