Last Updated: 16 September 2026
Visa Application Midrand - compare quotes for visa applications, police clearances and apostilles from providers who assist Midrand applicants.
Midrand sits between both sets of centres, so you can book whichever of Johannesburg or Pretoria has the earlier appointment. Destination guides and official fees for every country are on 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 |
| DIRCO runner service | R500 - R1,500 per batch | Optional assistance fee |
| Same-day courier within Gauteng | R300 - R900 | Optional |
| Gautrain return, Midrand - Pretoria or Sandton | R120 - R250 | Travel estimate |
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.
Johannesburg or Pretoria from Midrand
| Step | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US visa interview | US Consulate General, Johannesburg | Any US consulate in South Africa can be booked |
| 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 |
| Apostille or legalisation | DIRCO Legalisation Section, Pretoria | For national documents such as SAPS clearances and Home Affairs certificates |
| UK and Schengen biometrics | Johannesburg or Pretoria | Book whichever centre has availability |
| Police clearance fingerprints | Any SAPS station | Processed centrally by the SAPS Criminal Record Centre, Pretoria |
| Australia, New Zealand, eVisas | Online | Biometrics only if requested |
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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Compare Midrand QuotesBefore You Book
- Check both cities for appointments. Midrand applicants can realistically use either.
- Midrand Gautrain station links to both Sandton and Pretoria.
- Start police clearances early if a visa needs one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should Midrand applicants book in Johannesburg or Pretoria?
Whichever has the earlier slot for your destination, where both options exist.
Where is the nearest Canada visa centre?
Pretoria, at the time of writing.
Where do I get fingerprints for a police clearance?
At a SAPS station. Processing is done in Pretoria.
What does visa help cost?
Roughly R1,500 to R4,500 for UK, USA or Canada applications plus official fees.
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