SASSA R350 Grant Application

You can submit SASSA R350 application online if you’re currently unemployed and in need of financial support. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) programme, administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), helps millions of South African citizens, permanent residents, and special permit refugees with no means of income.

To qualify, an individual applicant must be between 18 and 59 years old and currently not receiving UIF, NSFAS, SARS benefits, or any other SASSA grant. Individuals who meet these criteria are eligible to apply for R350 grant. You can prepare the required information for the SRD grant before you begin.

• Phone number is required to register your application for R350 and to receive important updates.
• Banking details for SRD payments, including your bank name, account number, and account type.
• Identity Document (ID number), full name and surname as recorded in the DHA database.

SASSA R350 Application

You can follow this step-by-step process to submit your SASSA online application for R350 grant.

1. To complete your application for R350 grant, visit the official portal. https://srd.sassa.gov.za/
2. For your identity type, choose your ID.
   • South African ID Holders with a South African ID Card (13-digit ID number).
   • Asylum Seekers with a valid file number (permit holder from Zimbabwe, Angola or Lesotho).
3. Click to proceed to the next page.
4. You will see the service “How do I apply for this SRD grant?”
5. Click to proceed with your SASSA Application for R350: Apply online.
6. Enter your cell phone number and click the “Send SMS” button.
7. You will receive a 6-digit OTP in a message to your mobile number.
8. Type the SASSA OTP code you will receive and click the “Verify PIN” button.
9. Agree to Terms and Conditions; Declaration of Consent for SRD Grant Application.
10. Enter your ID number or File number and your Name, Surname, Address, and Gender.
11. Provide your personal details to answer the required screening questions.
    • Employment and Income status.
    • Declare any disability.
12. Choose your SASSA payment method to receive monthly grant money.
    • Direct bank transfer of the grant payment into your account.
    • SASSA Card (Postbank Black Card at Post Office/Postbank ATMs).
13. To select bank payment, provide your details. You can also change banking details later.
    • Bank Name
    • Branch Code
    • Account Number
    • Bank Account Type
14. Check that your SASSA R350 application form is completed and click the “Submit” button.
15. You’ll receive an SMS from SASSA, confirming your SRD R350 grant application is now active.

After completing your SASSA SRD application, you will receive a confirmation message containing your Application ID, also known as your SASSA reference number. This number serves as official proof of your R350 application and should be kept for future enquiries.

Processing Time for SASSA R350 Grant Application

SASSA processing is required to review your SRD application, which can take up to three months (90 days) from the date of submission. Your details are evaluated through the SASSA means test and verified across multiple databases, including Home Affairs, SARS, UIF, and NSFAS.

Once your SASSA application for R350 grant has been reviewed, you’ll receive an SMS on your registered cellphone number confirming whether your application has been accepted or declined. When approved, you will begin receiving monthly SRD grant payments, issued according to the official SASSA payment dates schedule.

Note: In future, if you switch to another bank, you can follow “SASSA change banking details for R350” to update your payment method and securily receive your grant money.

SASSA R350 Application Status Check

After submitting your SRD application, it’s important to regularly check your SASSA R350 application status to stay informed about the progress, application outcome, payment dates, or any required updates. You can easily check R350 status on the official SASSA website by using your South African ID number and the cellphone number you provided during registration.

Your SASSA status check for R350 will indicate whether your request is successful, declined, or pending any further action, such as updating your banking details or completing biometric verification. Staying up to date with your SRD status helps prevent delays in your R350 payments and ensures you don’t miss important notifications from SASSA.

If your R350 application is declined or rejected, you have the right to appeal against the SASSA decision by appealing to the Department of Social Development (DSD). This gives you another opportunity to present your case for independent review. To submit your R350 appeal, follow the SASSA appeal process online. Once it is successful, SASSA will approve your application, and you’ll start receiving monthly SRD payments.

Check SASSA R350 Payment Dates

Once your SRD grant application is approved, you can check the SASSA R350 payment dates to know when your monthly payout will be made. SASSA disburse SRD payments after social grants in the last week of each month, following the SASSA payment dates schedule.

Update 2025: SASSA has increased the SRD R350 grant payment to R370 per individual, reflecting a R30 increase. All new and existing R350 grant beneficiaries will now receive the new R370 payout. You can also apply for SASSA R370 for the same benefits.

Important Reminder for SASSA SRD Grant Applicants

SASSA reminds all SRD applicants and those submitting R350 reapplications to ensure that their cellphone number is active and registered in their name, as this number is used to send application status updates and monthly grant payment notifications.

If your mobile number has changed or does not match the one used during the application, visit “SRD change cellphone number online” to update your contact details. For additional help, contact the SASSA helpline at 0800 601 011.