SASSA Grant

How To Apply Online For Sassa 2025

Applying for social assistance through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has become more convenient with the option to apply online. If you need financial backing and want to know how to apply online for SASSA, you’re in the right post. In this write-up, we provide an all-inclusive step-by-step guide on how to apply for SASSA online, ensuring that you have the necessary information and instructions to complete the application process successfully.

Can I Apply For a Grant Online?

YES. Applications for a SASSA Grant can be done in 2 ways: at any in-person SASSA office or online via the SASSA services website. To find out about both application methods, keep reading through this article.

Sassa R350 Grants Application Date 2025-2026:

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

Necessities Needed To Apply For Sassa Online Application

You will be required to provide the following personal information:

Your citizenship (South African citizen/ permanent resident/ refugee)
Your ID number
Your ID document type (ID document/ temporary ID)
Confirm your ID number
Your title (Mr/ Mrs/ Miss)
Your surname
Your full name
Your email address
Your chosen password (must be at least 8 characters, containing at least 1 of the following: uppercase or lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, or special characters) (must not be a common word or name, or a close variation)
Confirm your chosen password
Your cellphone number (your 10-digit South African cellphone number, starting with 0)

How To Apply Online For Sassa 2025-2026

If you are applying for a Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Disability Grant, Older Persons Grant, or Grant-In-Aid, follow these steps:

Visit the SASSA services website on any device with internet connectivity (cellphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer).
Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register” button on the home page.
Log in to the SASSA services website using your 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 SASSA-generated affidavit and have it certified by a commissioner of oaths. Print, sign, and submit the Bank Payment Form with your affidavit.
Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format:

Child Support Grant applicants:

A copy of the applicant’s ID document
A copy of the spouse’s ID document (if applicable)
Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
Proof of income (if applicable)
SASSA generated affidavit

Foster Child Grant applicants:

A copy of the applicant’s ID document
A copy of the spouse’s ID document (if applicable)
Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
Proof of income (if applicable)
SASSA generated affidavit

Older Persons Grant applicants:

A copy of the applicant’s ID document
A copy of the spouse’s ID document (if applicable)
Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
Proof of income (if applicable)
SASSA generated affidavit

How To Check Your R350 Grants Application 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 check your SRD Status here
Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

Read Also: Check R350 Grant Status 2025-2026

Applying for SASSA grants online offers convenience and efficiency. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this article, you can confidently apply the online application. Remember to check the eligibility criteria, gather the necessary documents, and track the status of your application for a successful outcome. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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