1 November 2024 – New eFiling registrations for Personal Income Tax may now require facial recognition. Biometric facial recognition authentication is being introduced for all individuals who register for eFiling using a valid South African ID.
This applies to the eFiling website, the SARS MobiApp and the SARS Self Service Kiosks:
- The system will provide instructions e.g. required background setting, removal of head gear and glasses, facial position and distance from the camera, and online guidance to help users capture clear photos for the authentication.
- Individuals utilising the eFiling website or SARS MobiApp to register will require a device with a camera e.g. a Desktop with a webcam or a laptop with a camera feature or a smartphone with a camera.
- Individuals who do not have access to a device with a camera must book an appointment for a SARS official to assist with the eFiling registration.
- The existing eFiling registration, authentication and manual verification process will still apply to non-South African citizens.
For more information, see the updated Guides:
