Last Updated: 16 September 2026
Visa Application Johannesburg - compare quotes for UK, USA, Schengen, Canada and other visa applications, plus police clearances, apostilles and translations.
Johannesburg has the widest choice of visa centres in South Africa. Canada biometrics and DIRCO legalisation are the main steps that still mean a trip to Pretoria. Destination guides and official fees for every country are on VISA Services South Africa.
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Get Johannesburg QuotesVisa Application Johannesburg Prices
| 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 |
| DIRCO runner service | R500 - R1,500 per batch | Optional assistance fee |
| Same-day courier within Gauteng | R300 - R900 | Optional |
| Sworn translation | R450 - R1,200 per page | Third-party |
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 Johannesburg Applicants Attend
| Step | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US visa interview | US Consulate General, Johannesburg | Any US consulate in South Africa can be booked |
| UK biometrics | UK visa application centre, Johannesburg | Book on the official UK booking site |
| Schengen biometrics | Provider centre for your destination country | Most providers have a Johannesburg or Pretoria centre |
| China visa | Visa Application Service Center, Sandton City | Submission and collection in person or by an agent |
| Canada biometrics | VFS Global Canada centre, Pretoria | No Johannesburg centre at the time of writing |
| Australia, New Zealand, eVisas | Online | Biometrics only if requested |
| Police clearance fingerprints | Any SAPS station | Processed centrally by the SAPS Criminal Record Centre, Pretoria |
| Apostille or legalisation | DIRCO Legalisation Section, Pretoria | For national documents such as SAPS clearances and Home Affairs certificates |
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.
Get quotes that include the Pretoria steps, not just the visa form.
Compare Johannesburg QuotesBefore You Book
- Check Johannesburg vs Pretoria slots. Some Schengen providers run both centres - take the earlier appointment.
- Plan the Pretoria run. Canada biometrics and DIRCO can often be done on the same day.
- Trade fair season fills fast. Book Schengen business appointments as soon as dates are fixed.
For paperwork handled end to end, compare a Johannesburg visa agency. For refusals and complex cases, see visa consultants in Johannesburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Johannesburg applicants go for a Canada visa?
At the time of writing, to the VFS Global Canada centre in Pretoria for biometrics.
Can I get a US visa interview in Johannesburg?
Yes, at the US Consulate General, subject to appointment availability.
Is there a China visa centre in Johannesburg?
Yes, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center is in Sandton City.
How much does visa help cost in Johannesburg?
Roughly R1,500 to R4,500 for UK, USA or Canada applications plus official fees. These are indicative ranges.
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