How To Apply Sassa R350 Grant Application Online 2025

How To Apply Sassa R350 Grant Application Online 2025

In South Africa, the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has been a financial aid system for many people in need of financial support. The SRD grant is intended to provide temporary assistance to qualified jobless persons, and it provides a monthly payment of R350.

The SASSA R350 grant application procedure has been simplified to ensure that individuals in need may simply apply from the comfort of their own homes, due to the simplicity and accessibility of online platforms.

READ: How To Apply Sassa 350

Sassa R350 Grant Application Date 2025

SASSA is a social intervention policy, meaning it is constantly available for applications and has no set deadline for the application.

Who Can Apply for Sassa R350 Grant Online 2025?

The Sassa R350 grant is available to eligible South Africans in need of financial aid. You must determine your eligibility before applying for the SASSA R350 grant. Applicants must generally satisfy the following requirements:

• You must reside in South Africa
• 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 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)

READ: How To Apply For The R350

How To Apply Sassa R350 Grant Application Online 2025

To apply for the Sassa R350 Grant, you will need a mobile phone, a PC or laptop, and internet access. Applications for SRD Grants can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD website, or the SASSA Chatbot.

You should only use one technique to apply, therefore Submitting several applications will not speed up or even slow down the process. The Sassa Grant application procedure is divided into six steps:

STEP 1: CHOOSE AN APPLICATION METHOD

Select from the available methods provided below:

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 Holders, 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 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 personal bank accounts, 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, 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, NSFAS, etc.
• Fraud Risk Scoring is conducted with Fraud prevention partners, whereby your ID number and mobile number 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).

How Do I Check The Status Of My R350 Grant Application?

If you have applied for the R350 Grant and want to know the status, you can do so in either the following ways:

• On the SRD grants website check your 350 grant Status
• Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
• Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

SASSA Grants Contact Details

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

Applying for the SASSA Grant might give much-needed financial aid during challenging circumstances. You may ensure a smooth and successful application process by following these step-by-step steps.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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