Last Updated: 16 September 2026
Durban has fewer visa centres than Gauteng or Cape Town. A Durban visa agency is useful for working out which steps can be done locally and which need travel.
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Get Visa AssistanceWhere Durban Applicants Usually Attend
| Destination | In-person step |
|---|---|
| USA | Interview at the US Consulate General in Durban |
| UK | Biometrics at the UK visa application centre in Durban, where available |
| China | Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Umhlanga |
| Canada | No Durban centre at the time of writing - biometrics in Pretoria or Cape Town |
| Schengen | Varies by country - some have Durban centres, many require Gauteng |
| Saudi Arabia, India, Turkey, Vietnam | eVisas applied online |
Centre locations, providers and opening arrangements change. Confirm the current details on the official embassy or application centre website before booking.
Durban-Specific Issues
- Travel for biometrics. Build flight or drive time and costs into your plan for Canada and some Schengen countries.
- Umrah and India travel. Saudi Arabia and India eVisas are common requests. Use official portals only.
- Documents to Pretoria. DIRCO legalisation and SAPS processing are in Pretoria, so allow courier time.
Visa Agency Fees in Durban
| Item | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| UK Standard Visitor visa | £135 (approx. R2,940) | Official government fee |
| US B1/B2 visa | US$185 (approx. R3,000) | Official government fee |
| Schengen short-stay visa (adult) | €90 (approx. R1,700) | Official government fee |
| Full application handling | R1,500 - R4,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| eVisa submission | R400 - R1,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| Courier to Pretoria and back | R400 - R1,200 | Optional |
| Return flight to Johannesburg for biometrics | R1,800 - R4,000 | Only if no local centre |
Fees may change and should be confirmed with the relevant government, embassy, consulate or authorised visa application provider before applying. Rand amounts are approximate conversions and assistance fees are indicative market ranges, not quotations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a US visa interview in Durban?
Yes. The US Consulate General in Durban conducts visa interviews, subject to appointment availability.
Do Durban applicants have to fly for a Canada visa?
At the time of writing there is no Canada visa centre in Durban, so biometrics are given in Pretoria or Cape Town unless an exemption applies.
Where is the China visa centre in KZN?
The Chinese Visa Application Service Center is in Umhlanga.
Can a Durban agency do a Saudi eVisa?
Yes, many submit eVisas online. The official fee is the same whether you apply yourself or use an agency.
Requests sent through Visa Application go to independent providers who handle Durban visa applications regularly.
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