Last Updated: 16 September 2026
Visa Application Sandton - compare quotes for business, tourist and corporate visa applications from providers who assist Sandton applicants.
The US consulate and the China visa centre are in Sandton, and most Johannesburg centres are a short trip. Canada and DIRCO steps are a Gautrain ride to Pretoria. Visa rules by country are covered 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 |
| Corporate traveller file (per person) | R1,500 - R4,000 | Optional assistance fee |
| Gautrain return, Sandton - Pretoria | R200 - R350 | 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.
Sandton Applicants: Local and Pretoria Steps
| Step | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US visa interview | US Consulate General, Sandton | Book through the official US appointment service |
| China visa | Sandton City centre | In-person submission or via an agent |
| UK and Schengen biometrics | Johannesburg centres | Short trip from Sandton |
| 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 |
| 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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- Company letters matter. Business visas need a letter from your employer and usually an invitation.
- Multi-entry visas save repeat applications where the destination offers them.
- Keep a travel file per employee so repeat applications reuse checked documents.
Companies with regular travel should compare corporate visa services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the US consulate in Sandton?
The US Consulate General Johannesburg is in the Sandton area. Confirm the address on your appointment letter.
Where is the China visa centre?
In Sandton City, at the time of writing.
Can one provider handle visas for our whole team?
Yes. Each traveller still applies and attends biometrics individually.
How do I get to Canada biometrics from Sandton?
The Gautrain to Pretoria is the usual route to the VFS Global Canada centre.
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