Sassa R350 Grant Application How To Apply Online 2025-2026

Sassa R350 Grant Application How To Apply Online 2025-2026

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, also known as the Sassa R350 grant, provides emergency financial backing to qualifying individuals. The grant is intended to reduce poverty and assist persons who have no other source of income.

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has implemented an online application system that will speed the application process and ensure more accessibility. This post will thread you through the process of applying for the Sassa R350 grant online, gradually.

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Sassa R350 Grant Application How To Put In An Application Online 2025-2026

To apply online for the Sassa R350 grant 2025-2026, follow the steps below:

STEP 1: Determine Your Qualification

The general qualification requirement includes;

You must be settled in South Africa
You must be a Citizen of South Africa
You must be a Fugitive 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 the ages of 18 and 60 years old
You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial assistance from any other source
You must have inadequate financial means to back yourself
You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
You must NOT be contributing towards or qualified 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).

STEP 2: Required Official Papers

Before you begin the online application, make sure you have all of the essential official papers. Typical examples include:

ID Number (or your passport number/ special permit if you are not a South African citizen)
Full Name and Surname (as stated on your official ID document/ passport)
Phone number (SASSA will use this number to contact you regarding your status so make sure you have access to this mobile number)
Physical Address or residential address

STEP 3: Complete The Online Application

The online application is simple, follow the below procedure to apply online;

To apply for the Sassa R350 grant online, visit the official Sassa website
On the homepage, locate the “Grants” section
Look for the “Apply Online” or “Online Application” button and click on it.
Fill out an application form
Provide all relevant information correctly
Upload certified copies of supported documents
Submit your completed application.

STEP 4: Await For Outcome

Sassa will review your application and make a judgment based on the facts given. Sassa takes about three months to process and review your application. Visit the Sassa website and input your reference number in the designated section to check the progress of your application. Sassa may also contact you for verification or further evidence if necessary.

SASSA Grant Status Meaning

Below are the various terms used to define the status of your application for a grant for SASSA.

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.

Reapplication pending:

this means a reapplication has not been received. Applicants should submit their application

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 payday 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).

Canceled:

this means the grant has been cancelled. Applicants may reinstate their grant on the SRD website.

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.

Applying for the Sassa R350 grant online is a quick and easy method to get the necessary financial support. You may successfully traverse the online application procedure by following the gradual method described in this article.
For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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