Apply for R350

3 Ways to Apply for the R350 Grant

You can apply for R350 online, via WhatsApp, or by dialling a USSD code. All methods are free.

Apply for R350 Online

The fastest way to apply for R350 is through the official SRD website.

Open srd.sassa.gov.za

Go to srd.sassa.gov.za on your phone or computer. This is the only official website to apply for R350.

Enter your ID and cellphone number

You'll need your 13-digit SA ID number and a cellphone number registered in your name.

Add banking details and submit

Provide your bank account details, review everything, and press Submit. You'll get a confirmation SMS.

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Apply for R350 via WhatsApp

Send "Hi" to the official SASSA SRD WhatsApp number and follow the prompts to apply for R350.

Message 082 046 8553

This is SASSA's official WhatsApp number for SRD applications.

Apply for R350 via USSD

Dial *134*7737# from your cellphone. No data needed — it works on any phone.

Dial *134*7737#

Who Can Apply for R350?

To apply for the R350 SRD grant, you must:

Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
Be between 18 and 60 years old
Be unemployed with no income
Not receive any other social grant or UIF payments
Have a valid SA ID number (13 digits)

It's Free to Apply for R350

Never pay anyone to help you apply for the R350 grant.
Only use official SASSA channels listed on this page.
SASSA will never ask you to pay money to process your application.

After You Apply for R350

Wait for SASSA to process

Your R350 application will be reviewed. This usually takes a few weeks.

Check your status

Check your SASSA status to see if you've been approved, or if your application is still pending.

Appeal or reapply if needed

Declined? You can appeal or reapply with updated information.

Call SASSA

0800 60 10 11

Toll-free, Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Check Your Status

See if your R350 application was approved.

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