Last Updated: 16 September 2026
Johannesburg has the widest choice of visa application centres in the country. A visa agency here mostly saves time: getting the file right first time and booking the correct centre.
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Get Visa AssistanceWhere Johannesburg Applicants Usually Attend
| Destination | In-person step |
|---|---|
| USA | Interview at the US Consulate General in Johannesburg (Sandton) |
| UK | Biometrics at the UK visa application centre in Johannesburg |
| Schengen | Most country providers have a Johannesburg or Pretoria centre |
| China | Chinese Visa Application Service Center, Sandton City |
| Canada | VFS Global Canada centre in Pretoria - no Johannesburg centre at the time of writing |
| Nigeria, Angola | Consulates in Johannesburg for non-eVisa cases |
| Document legalisation | DIRCO in Pretoria |
Centre locations, providers and opening arrangements change. Confirm the current details on the official embassy or application centre website before booking.
Johannesburg-Specific Issues
- Pretoria trips. Canada biometrics and DIRCO legalisation mean a drive to Pretoria. Some agencies include this.
- Business travel volume. Trade fair seasons fill Schengen appointments quickly. Book as soon as dates are fixed.
- Sandton vs Pretoria centres. For some Schengen countries you may choose between centres. Pick the one with the earlier slot.
Visa Agency Fees in Johannesburg
| 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 |
| Canada visa + biometrics | CAD 100 (approx. R1,180) + CAD 85 (approx. R1,000) | Official government fees |
| Same-day courier within Gauteng | R300 - R900 | Optional |
| DIRCO runner service | R500 - R1,500 per batch | Optional assistance fee |
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
Where are US visa interviews held in Johannesburg?
At the US Consulate General in Sandton, booked through the official US visa appointment service.
Is there a Canada visa centre in Johannesburg?
Not at the time of writing. Johannesburg applicants usually give biometrics at the VFS Global Canada centre in Pretoria.
Can a Johannesburg agency handle DIRCO legalisation?
Many do, using runners or couriers to DIRCO in Pretoria. Official requirements still apply.
How quickly can an agency book a Schengen appointment?
That depends on availability at the provider. Nobody can guarantee a date.
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