Last Updated: 16 September 2026
Visa Application Durban - compare quotes for UK, USA, Schengen, India, Saudi and other visa applications, plus police clearances and apostilles.
US interviews and China visas can be done in Durban. Canada biometrics and some Schengen appointments usually mean travel to Gauteng or Cape Town. For requirements by destination, start at VISA Services South Africa.
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| 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 |
| Canada visitor visa + biometrics | CAD 100 (approx. R1,180) + CAD 85 (approx. R1,000) | Official government fees |
| SAPS police clearance certificate | R190 | Official government fee |
| UK, USA or Canada application help | R1,500 - R4,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| Schengen application help | R1,200 - R3,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| eVisa submission | R400 - R1,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| Courier to Pretoria and back | R450 - R900 | Optional |
| Apostille handling via DIRCO | R1,250 - R1,850 per document | Optional assistance fee |
| Return flight Durban - Johannesburg | R1,800 - R4,000 | Only if no Durban 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.
Where Durban Applicants Attend
| Step | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US visa interview | US Consulate General, Durban | Subject to appointment availability |
| China visa | Visa Application Service Center, Umhlanga | |
| UK biometrics | UK visa application centre, Durban, where available | Check the booking site |
| Canada biometrics | Pretoria or Cape Town | No Durban centre at the time of writing |
| Schengen biometrics | Durban or Gauteng | Depends on the provider for your country |
| Saudi, India, Turkey, Vietnam | Online eVisas | Use official portals |
| Apostille | KwaZulu-Natal High Court or DIRCO | Court for some notarised documents, DIRCO for national documents |
| Police clearance fingerprints | Any SAPS station | Processed centrally by the SAPS Criminal Record Centre, Pretoria |
Centre locations, providers and office procedures change. Confirm current details on the official embassy, application centre, SAPS or DIRCO website before booking. Requirements vary according to visa type and applicant circumstances.
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- Check Canada and Schengen travel first before booking flights or leave.
- Use official eVisa portals - look-alike sites charge extra.
- Allow courier time for Pretoria document steps.
For hands-on handling, compare a Durban visa agency. For family, religious and crew travel advice, see visa consultants in Durban.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a US visa interview in Durban?
Yes, at the US Consulate General, subject to appointment availability.
Where is the China visa centre in KZN?
In Umhlanga, at the time of writing.
Do Durban applicants fly for a Canada visa?
Usually yes. Biometrics are given in Pretoria or Cape Town unless exempt.
How much does visa help cost in Durban?
Roughly R1,500 to R4,500 for UK, USA or Canada applications and R400 to R1,500 for eVisas, plus official fees.
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