How Do You Apply SRD Sassa 350?

How Do You Apply SRD Sassa 350?

Easy Steps to Apply for the SASSA R350 Grant Online:

If you are struggling financially in South Africa and need temporary assistance, the SASSA SRD R350 grant is designed to provide relief. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, offered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), is a special support initiative targeting unemployed individuals who do not receive any other form of income, such as UIF, NSFAS, or social grants. Understanding how to apply for the SRD SASSA R350 grant is essential if you want to receive the monthly payment of R350.

Applying for the R350 grant is a simple and fully online process. SASSA has made it easy for applicants to submit their applications through various platforms, including the official SRD website, WhatsApp, or GovChat. To begin, you will need your South African ID number, a working cellphone number, and proof that you meet the eligibility criteria. These include being between the ages of 18 and 59, unemployed, and not receiving any other government support.

This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of applying for the SASSA R350 grant, what documents are needed, and how to track your application after submission. Whether you are applying for the first time or reapplying after rejection, understanding the process will help you avoid delays and increase your chances of approval. Continue reading to find out everything you need to know about how to apply for the SRD SASSA R350 grant in 2026.

SRD Sassa 350 Application Date 2026-2027:

• Since SASSA is a social intervention policy, it is always open for application, and there is no closing date

Requirements Needed To Apply For Sassa Srd 350 Grants

To apply for the SASSA SRD Grant, you must meet the criteria to apply (note that these criteria may change). The criteria are as follows:

• You must reside in South Africa
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
  • You must be a South African Citizen
  • You must be a Refugee in South Africa
  • You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
  • You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
• You must be between 18 and 60 years old
• You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
• You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
• You must have insufficient financial means to support yourself
• You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
• You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
• You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
• You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

How Do You Apply For SRD Sassa 350?

With your mobile phone, computer, or laptop connected to the internet, applicants can follow these 6 simple steps to apply for the SRD Grant:

STEP 1: CHOOSE AN APPLICATION METHOD

Applications for the SRD Grant can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD Website, or the SASSA Chatbot. You should only apply via one method – submitting more than one application will not speed up the process; in fact, it may slow down your application.

Please read how to apply each of these methods:

WhatsApp:

• 1) Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
• 2) Provide your details
• 3) You will receive a Reference number, an OTP, and a link to click
• 4) Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP, and verify your account
• 5) Fill in your surname and ID number
• 6) Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

SRD Website:

• 1) In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website (if you are a Refugee, Asylum Seeker, or Special Permit Holder, find out how to apply here)
• 2) Fill in your mobile number and ID number, and click “send SMS”
• 3) You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
• 4) Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin.”

SASSA Chatbot:

• 1) In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
• 2) Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
• 3) Fill in your ID number and mobile number
• 4) On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
• 5) Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
• 6) Follow the SRD website steps

STEP 2: AGREE TO THE T&C 

• Read and agree to the clauses in the Declaration and the Consent
• Read and agree to the clauses on the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document

STEP 3: PROVIDE YOUR DETAILS

Provide your personal information, including:

• ID Number
• Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
• Gender
• Physical Address
• Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
• SASSA may request further information

STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT OPTION / PROVIDE YOUR BANKING DETAILS

New applicants with a personal bank account must provide the following information for payment:

• Your Bank Name
• Your Account Number
• Your Branch Name
• Your Account Type
• Agree to the Terms and Conditions
• Submit your Banking Details

New applicants without a personal bank account must provide the following information for payment:

• Choose Payment option – Cash Send
• Agree to Terms and Conditions
• Submit Banking Details

Existing applicants with a personal bank account, confirm the following information for payment:

• Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details
• Agree to Terms and Conditions
• Click Submit

Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, should provide the following information for payment:

• Your Bank Name
• Your Account Number
• Your Branch Name
• Your Account Type
• Agree to the Terms and Conditions
• Submit your Banking Details

STEP 5: RECEIVE AN SMS

• Applicants will receive an SMS notifying them of their banking details. After receiving this SMS, the SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

STEP 6: SASSA VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION

SASSA verifies your personal information (ID Number, Name, and Surname) against the Department of Home Affairs database.

• SASSA matches your ID Number against approved databases such as UIF, SARS, NSFA,S etc.
• Fraud Risk Scoring is conducted with Fraud prevention partners, whereby your ID and mobile numbers are checked against the approved databases.
• Your application is then approved or declined with the reason (see below a list of reasons for being declined).

That’s the end of the application process!

CHECK YOUR SASSA SRD GRANT STATUS

If you have submitted your application for the SRD Grant and would like to find out the status, you can check your application status in either of these ways:

• On the SRD grants website
• Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
• Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

SASSA SRD GRANT STATUS MEANING

Here is an explanation of what your SRD grant application status means:

Application complete:

• This means you have completed the reapplication process, and your SRD grant will be verified each month.
• Check your verification and payment status each month on the SRD website.

Bank details pending:

• This means the application or reapplication was received, but no banking details or preferences were received.
• Applicants should submit their banking details via the SRD website (see above, step 4 of the application process).

Reapplication pending:

• This means a reapplication has not been received. Applicants should submit their application (see above for how to apply).

Period Pending:

• This means reapplication was successfully received, and verification of the application for the period is pending.
• Applicants should check their application status later in the month (see above, how to check your application status).

Period Approved:

• This means the application was approved for the period.
• Applicants should check the pay schedule for details on when to expect their money.

Period Declined:

• This means the application was declined for the period, as well as the reason why it was declined. Applicants should submit a request for reconsideration (see below for how to apply for reconsideration).

Cancelled:

• This means the grant has been cancelled. Applicants may reinstate their grant on the SRD website (find out how to reinstate your SRD grant application here).

When You Receive a Grant Approval SMS

After submitting your R350 application, you can expect an SMS from SASSA within 90 days. This message will update you on the status of your application, whether it has been approved, declined, or is still pending further documents.

• If your SRD application is approved, the SMS will confirm your approval and include details about the payment dates for the month you’ve qualified.
• If your application is declined, the message will explain the reason for the rejection and provide instructions on how to appeal the decision if you believe it was made in error.

Applying for the SASSA grant online is simple and convenient and it is very simple. Applicants can use it to apply for the kind of grant they need. Once an application has been filled out and submitted online, a confirmation will be sent to the applicant. To ensure that you are not disqualified or delayed, you must submit the correct information required. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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