How to get or renew your documents
You can apply for a permit or ID at your nearest Refugee Reception Office. Once issued, your asylum seeker permit will be valid for 6 months while your refugee permit is valid for 24 months.
Both documents can be extended on expiry until such a time that you are issued with a refugee ID.
See FAQ.
Things you need to know before you open an account
To qualify, you need to be 18 years or older and living in South Africa.
Your refugee or asylum seeker documents must be valid and up to date.
Your minimum monthly income must be at least R3 000 before tax.
Refugees and asylum seekers can open their account at a Nedbank branch only.
Remember to take any of the following with you
Ready to join Nedbank?
Simply follow these three easy steps
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Find your account
Explore and select from the accounts we have on offer for you.
Step 2
Check your paperwork
Make sure that your permit or ID is up to date and ready for submission.
Step 3
Go to a branch
Visit your nearest branch with your permit or ID to open your account.
Accounts you can apply for
Refugees and asylum seekers can open any of these accounts at their nearest branch:
MiGoals
A super-affordable pay-as-you-use account.
R5 p/m
MiGoals Plus
For best-value banking with the option to add more benefits when you need them, open a MiGoals Plus Account.
