SASSA Grant

How To Apply For Sassa R350 Grand 2025

If you find yourself as a South African resident requiring financial assistance, the SASSA R350 Grant from the South African Social Security Agency offers valuable relief. This particular grant is specifically aimed at assisting unemployed individuals facing financial difficulty.

Whether you lack familiarity with the application procedure or seek guidance, our all-inclusive guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to apply for the SASSA R350 Grant.

By following these steps, you’ll have all the necessary information to ensure a successful application, helping you access the vital support you need. Let’s begin your journey towards obtaining this crucial assistance.

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Eligibility Requirements For Sassa R350 Grand

To qualify for the SASSA R350 Grant, applicants must meet some specific requirements. The requirements are;

You must reside in South Africa
You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
1. You must be a South African Citizen
2. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
3. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
4. 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 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 To Apply For Sassa R350 Grand 2025

To apply for the Sassa R350 Grant, applicants can either apply online via the official website or visit an SASSA office to apply.

Apply In-Person;

Visit a SASSA office close to you
Completed the SASSA application form in the presence of a SASSA officer
After completing the application form completely, you will be given a dated stamped receipt that includes the name of the SASSA official who aided you with your application.
keep your receipt as proof of application

To Apply Online;

Visit the SASSA services official website on any device with internet connectivity
Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register”
Provide the required personal information
Log in to the SASSA services website using your newly created username and password.
Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
Print the affidavit prepared by SASSA and get it certified by an oath commissioner. Print, sign, and mail your affidavit together with the Bank Payment Form.
Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format.

Information Required To Apply For Sassa R350 Grand 2025

The following personal information will be required during the Sassa application either online or in person;

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

How To Check The Status of Your Application

To Know the status of your application, you must, first of all, submit a completed application. 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

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact SASSA

The SASSA R350 Grant provides an essential safeguard for unemployed South Africans. It is important for anyone requesting financial help to understand and satisfy the eligibility conditions for the 2024 grant. Hope the provided information is useful. Kindly leave a comment below.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

Bernice Asante