| Locale Summary | |
|---|---|
| Locale name | South Africa |
| ISO code | ZA |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
Numbers Summary
| Mobile Prefixes | +2760 |
| Toll-Free Prefixes | +27800 |
South Africa: Local Numbers
| Requirements for Individuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Name | Proof of Identity | One of the following: Government-issued ID (must include photo, full name, and identity number) |
| Address | Must be within locality or region covered by the phone number’s prefix; a PO Box is not acceptable where a local address is required. | One of the following: Municipal rates or tax invoice Recent telephone account statement Retailer account or current television license New motor vehicle license |
| Identity Document Number | Proof of Identity Document Number | One of the following: Government-issued ID (must include photo, full name, and identity number) |
| Nationality | No documentation required | No documentation required |
Requirements for Businesses
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name | Proof of Identity | One of the following: Business registration Certified photocopy of business letterhead or other similar document containing the Business Registration Number to verify the business registration |
| Business Address | Must be within locality or region covered by the phone number’s prefix; a PO Box is not acceptable where a local address is required. | One of the following: Bank statement Municipal rates or tax invoice Recent telephone account statement New motor vehicle license |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity | One of the following: Government-issued ID (must include photo, full name, and identity number) |
| Identity Number of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity Number | One of the following: Government-issued ID (must include photo, full name, and identity number) |
| Nationality of Authorized Representative | No documentation required | No documentation required |
| Business Registration Number | Proof of Business Registration Number | One of the following: Business registration Certified photocopy of business letterhead or other similar document containing the Business Registration Number to verify the business registration |
South Africa: Mobile Numbers
| Requirements for Individuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Name | Proof of Identity | One of the following: Government-issued ID (must include photo, full name, and identity number) |
| Address | Must be within South Africa | One of the following: Bank statement Municipal rates or tax invoice Recent telephone account statement Retailer account or current television license New motor vehicle license |
| Identity Number | Proof of Identity Number | One of the following: Government-issued ID (must include photo, full name, and identity number) |
| Nationality | No documentation required | No documentation required |
Requirements for Businesses
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name | Proof of Identity | One of the following: Business registration<br |