The South African Social Security Agency, SASSA is receiving applications for the SASSA SRD R 350 grant. Remember the R 350 grant has been changed into R 370 grant and eligible applicants will now receive R 370 per month. If you are in need and want to apply for the SASSA SRD R 350 grant, you need to pay attention to the following article.
We are going to discuss everything about the R 350 grant right from eligibility requirements to application procedure to methods of application and documents you have to submit. Let’s discuss the details about the application form of SASSA SRD R 350 below.
Application Form SASSA SRD R 350 2025
Before initiating with the application form of SASSA SRD R 350, you should have an idea about what SRD R 350 grant and why SASSA is offering the grant to eligible candidates. Let’s discuss that below!
What is SASSA SRD R 350 Grant?
SASSA SRD R 350 grant that is now R 370 grant is given to South Africans particularly those who are unemployed. Those with little to no income can apply for the grant and can get a monthly stipend of R 370 from South African Social Security Agency, SASSA. It was introduced during covid-19 pandemic to make sure every South African has enough finances to fulfill basic needs of life.
Eligibility Requirements
There are particular eligibility requirements that you have to fulfill to apply for SRD R 350 grant. Here is the list of the eligibility criteria that you must fulfill before initiating the application procedure. The requirements to apply for SASSA grant R 350 includes,
You must be a South African citizen to get a R 350 grant. If not, you should be a permanent resident, an asylum seeker, a refugee or special permit holder in the country.
Your age should be 18 years or above than 18 years, to apply for the grant.
You should be unemployed and should not have any income source.
You also have to make sure that you are not receiving any other type of social grant from the government nor any Unemployment Insurance Fund in South Africa.
Moreover, you also have to make sure that you are also not a candidate for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
Moreover, you should not be a resident of a subsidized institution or government funded institution in South Africa.
How To Apply? Step By Step Application Procedure
If you think you are fulfilling the eligibility requirements and you are eligible to get the grant from SASSA, you can now apply for the SRD R 350 grant from the organization. In order to do that you have to follow the application procedure as mentioned below.
Before initiating with the application procedure you have to first understand the method in detail. Here is the step-by-step procedure that will help you in applying for the grant. Let’s look at what you have to do to submit an application form of SASSA SRD R 350.
Selecting The Appropriate Method
The first and foremost important step before initiating with the application form filling is to select the method of application. There are different channels that are introduced by SASSA. You can submit your SASSA SRD application form 2025 via any of the following mentioned methods.
Make sure to pay attention to all of the methods so you can opt for the one that is the most appropriate for you. Moreover, you can only apply it from one of these channels so make sure to select the right one. Otherwise, there are chances that your application might get rejected. You can apply it through,
Applying through the official website of SASSA is one of the easiest and effortless methods that you can follow to apply for the SRD R 350 grant. In order to do that what you have to do is,
Remember the OTP will be sent to the number you have provided just now.
Now you have to insert the OTP one-time pin that you have received on your number.
Then you have to click to Verify The Pin.
Now you have to tick the agreement of terms and conditions box and wait.
Then you have to read the consent and declaration document that is basically a contract between you and SASSA.
After agreeing to that you have to provide your personal details as asked. Make sure to enter the correct information.
Then provide your banking details so that SASSA can check whether you have any alternative income or not.
Submit all the necessary documents and wait for the response from SASSA.
SASSA will let you know through SMS on your mobile phone about the confirmation of application receiving.
After the verification and validation process in which SASSA verifies your documents and confirms whether you are eligible or not you will be informed about the acceptance and rejection of your application.
Applying Through WhatsApp
If you are unable to apply through the WhatsApp, you can simply apply for the SRD R 350 grant via Whatsapp method. It is another easy channel in which you just have to send a message to WhatsApp to initiate the application procedure for a R 350 grant.
Let’s discuss the step by step procedure to apply for SASSA SRD R 350 grant via.a WhatsApp below. The first step that you have to do in order to apply for the grant via WhatsApp method is to,
Save the WhatsApp number of SASSA in your phone. The WhatsApp number of SASSA is 082 0468 553.
Then you have to refresh the contacts of your WhatsApp and send a message to SASSA by typing SASSA in the message box and sending it to the number you have just saved.
Make sure to send the message to WhatsApp. As soon as you send the message you will get a reply from the organization.
Then you have to reply to that message by typing SRD.
Then you will have two options in front of you. You have to choose among whether you want to apply for yourself or you want to apply for someone else.
Then you have to send the next message to SASSA by typing your first name and last name. Make sure the name matches exactly according to those in your ID document.
In the next message, you have to reply by typing your surname only.
Then you have to accept the terms and conditions of the grant and provide your home address.
You will be asked about your citizen status. You have to select the right citizen status whether you are a South African citizen, a refugee or a permanent resident.
Here is the last step in which you’ll receive the message from the organization. You will receive three things: a one-time pin, a reference number and a link.
You can now complete the application procedure by clicking on the link. Make sure to do it as soon as possible because the link is only valid for two hours.
Applying Through WhatsApp Call
Moreover, you also have the option of applying on call through WhatsApp line. In order to do that,
You have to type 082 046 8553 on your dial pad and save the contact on your phone number.
Then you have to refresh the contact of Whatsapp and call on the WhatsApp line of SASSA that you have just saved.
Here you have to follow the prompts on call and provide your personal details to continue submitting the application for SRD R 350 Grant.
Applying Through GovChat
GovChat is an online application and a website that helps applicants to submit applications for the grants. It is an easy way to interact and connect with the South African Social Security Agency.
In order to submit your application for the SRD R 350 grant for 2025, you can directly connect with SASSA through the GovChat portal. In order to do that what you have to do is to,
Here you have to login and type your phone number.
Then you have to complete the captcha box and click on login.
After that look for the option of SASSA services and click on that.
Then click on SASSA grants and you will see numerous options including applying for a grant.
Click on that to apply for the SRD R 350 grant.
A list will open from which you have to select the grant that you want to apply for.
You have to select Social Relief of Distress R 350.
Now look for the option of creating a new form.
Click on that.
The page will open in front of you where you have to provide the basic information.
Here you have to enter your personal details and make sure to enter them as accurately as possible.
Now click on submit personal details.
Then you will receive a reference number of your application.
After that you have to check the terms and conditions box, after reading the declaration and consent to document. Make sure to read it carefully and agree to the content mentioned in the document.
Then you have to provide your banking details and select the payment method via which you want SASSA to deliver you grant payment.
Now attach all the necessary documents and submit your application.
Wait until you receive the response from the organization about acceptance or rejection of your application.
Applying Through Email
You can also apply through email to get a SRD R 350 grant from SASSA. In order to do that,
Here you will receive a form in response to your email.
You have to fill in that form correctly.
Make sure to enter all the necessary information and try your best to provide as accurate information as possible.
Then you will receive another email from SASSA that will tell you about the next steps you have to follow.
Follow the steps as instructed to submit an application for SRD R 350 grant from SASSA.
Applying Through Chatbot
Here is the step-by-step procedure that you have to follow if you want to apply for the SRD R 350 grant via Chatbot method. Make sure to follow it as it is to apply for the grant successfully. In order to apply through SASSA chatbot, what you have to do is to,
Then you have to click on the SRD R 350 grant assistance chat box.
Here you have to enter your mobile number and ID number.
Make sure to provide the phone number that is registered on your name and the ID number of your South African identity document.
Then you have to choose the option of I want to apply for the SRD R 350 grant within the chat.
You will be directed to the SRD grant website link.
In this SRD grant website, you have to look for the option of how to apply for this SRD grant.
Click on that and again click on click here to apply online.
Now you have to enter your ID number and mobile number again and click on send SMS.
You will receive an OTP of 6 digits on your number, insert that code and click on the verify pin.
After that you have to agree to the terms and conditions box.
Then you have to provide your personal details including your banking information and the payment method via which you want to receive your grant payment.
Then submit all the documents and you will receive the confirmation of your application submission on your mobile.
Wait until you receive the response from SASSA.
It might take some time because SASSA will verify and validate documents and information to confirm whether you are eligible for getting the grant or not.
Banking Details/Choose Payment Method
If you are a new applicant you have to provide your banking details when submitting your application this is because the organisation will then confirm whether you have an alternative income source or not. Here is the information about the banking details that you have to submit.
Applicants With Bank Account:
Those applicants who have a bank account have to submit the following details as a new applicant. They have to submit the bank name, account number, branch name, the type of account they have and then they have to agree to the terms and conditions box to submit the banking information.
Applicants Without Bank Account:
Those applicants who do not have a bank account have to submit the information about the payment methods. They have to inform SASSA about the procedure via which they will receive the grant payment.
Here are four banks via which you can receive the cash transfer from SASSA. This includes ABSA Nedbank, FNB, and Standard Bank. Moreover, those applicants who do not have a bank account can also receive their SRD grants through a post office branch or ATM near them.
If you are eligible for the SRD R 350 grant and you have submitted an application, here is the list of documents that you have to attach with that. Make sure to attach the genuine and legal documents and avoid any misleading information to ensure your application gets on smoothly.
Make sure all the documents are up to date and fresh before submitting them. Here is the list of documents that you have to attach with application form,
Provide your 13 digit barcoded identity
You have to provide a discharge certificate if you were employed previously from the previous employer.
You also have to submit the proof of your residential address. It could be in the form of a document in which your current address is mentioned or in the form of a utility bill.
Moreover, you also have to submit the documents with your current financial situation including pay slips, or invoices.
In case you are an asylum seeker, special permit holder or a refugee, you have to submit the special permit number or a passport.
Moreover, you have to also submit the income statement from the bank.
SASSA Verification and Validation
After submitting all the necessary documents along with your application form, you have to wait until you receive a response from the organization. The South African Social Security Agency will verify your documents and will check whether you are truly eligible for the grant or not.
Your details are verified with Department of Home Affairs data and databases like SARS, UIF and NSFAS are used to check for the ID number verification. Moreover, fraud prevention partners are also involved in the validation and verification procedures, as they check for the illegal ways and prevent them.
After proper verification and validation of your application form, the data you have provided and the documents, you will be informed about the acceptance or decline of your application with an authentic reason. Wait for a response from SASSA.
SASSA SRD R 350 Grant Application Status Check
If you have submitted your application successfully to SASSA for SASSA SRD R 350 grant and now you are waiting to get the response from the organization, here is the step-by-step procedure that you can follow to check for the application status of the application you have just submitted. In order to check SASSA R 350 status what you have to do is to,
Then you have to look for the option of SRD R 350 Grant. It is located in the website home page.
Click on that and you will see the button to check application status.
Click on that button and enter your ID number and cell phone number in the given columns.
Make sure to enter the ID number and cell phone number that you have provided when applying for the grant.
After entering the details properly, recheck them and submit.
The next display on the screen will tell you about the current application status of your R 350 grant application that you have submitted.
In this way, you can get to know about what the status of your application currently is.
FAQ’s
SASSA file number is a unique number that works as an identifier. It is assigned to every applicant after submission of the application successfully. It also works as a reference number and is used to check for the status of your application. This file number is also used to receive OTP for verification procedures and check SASSA balance.
No, you do not need to re-apply every month, remember you only have to apply once but the validation and verification procedure of every applicant is done every month. This is because the situations and circumstances of the applicants are not the same every time. To confirm whether an applicant is still eligible SASSA conducts a verification and validation process on its own every month.
Well, SASSA has not yet disclosed the specific time period that the organization will take to respond to the application of SRD R 350 grant but it has been noticed that it usually takes 7 to 10 days assessing the data of the applicant.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you have understood the above article that tells you everything about the SRD R 350 grant and the methods of application. You have to first understand the step-by-step procedures as mentioned above and then have to select the appropriate method because one applicant can submit an application only through one platform.
In order to make sure that your application is considered and is accepted successfully you must follow the above mentioned steps as it is and have to submit the up to date, fresh, legal and genuine documents. Make sure to provide correct information and do not mislead organisations through fake data, otherwise you might have to face serious circumstances including severe fines and charges.
