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It seems to take two to three weeks on average to get your smart ID card.
Probably not. You can ask Home Affairs if they can expedite your fingerprint verification.
There is a huge backlog at Home Affairs, so the acting Director-General extended existing permits for those who applied or appealed before 20 November 2023.
You should contact Home Affairs and ask them to help.
For V-list Code J, there are two possible appeals that you can submit to the Director-General of Home Affairs.
To qualify for citizenship by naturalisation, you must have had a permanent residence permit for at least five years.
Perhaps you should get legal advice to see if you can circumvent a second DNA test.
There are some workarounds that could help you get a clear fingerprint scan, but you may need to find an office with alternative biometric options.
It could be that they are struggling to verify your identity because you have a green ID book and your photo is not clear enough.
You can submit ID and passport applications and payments on the eHomeAffairs website.