New Application For R350 Grant

New Application For R350 Grant; A Step-by-Step Guide On How to Apply for the R350 Grant for 2025

The R350 award has been an important help for many people and families who are struggling with issues. The government-initiated grant has helped people in need who are unemployed with their finances. A new application has been released to improve this support’s efficiency and accessibility.

If you are on a social grant but can’t take off your needs, you can get an additional grant to pay the person who takes full-time care of you. In this post, we will navigate the features and benefits of this innovative application, highlighting how it aims to simplify the process and improve the overall experience for applicants.

Qualifications Needed To Apply For the SASSA R350 Grant

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)

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How to Apply for R350 Grant New Application

To apply for the SRD Grant, you will need a mobile phone, computer, or laptop and internet access.
The SRD Grant application involves the following 6 steps:

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 it may slow down your application.

Apply via WhatsApp:

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

Apply via the SRD Website:

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)
Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

Apply via the SASSA Chatbot:

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

2. Agree To The Terms and Conditions

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

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.

4. Provide Your Bank 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

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: SASSA offices

Applying for the new R350 grant is a straightforward process if you follow the steps outlined in this guide. Remember to gather all the necessary documents, complete the application form accurately, and stay in touch with SASSA for any updates.

For more information on the New Application For R350 Grant, click here to visit the official website of Sassa.