Visa services are paid help with international visa applications: choosing the right visa, completing forms, building the document file, booking appointments and tracking the outcome. Government visa fees are separate.
Visa services do not change the rules. Visa approval is solely at the discretion of the relevant immigration authority.
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Get Visa AssistanceWhat Visa Services Include
| Service | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Visa selection | Matching your trip to the correct visa or eVisa |
| Form completion | Online forms such as DS-160, GOV.UK, IRCC and ImmiAccount |
| Document checklist and review | Checking evidence against the consulate list |
| Appointment booking | Biometrics or interview slots, subject to availability |
| Cover letters and itineraries | Structuring your explanation of the trip |
| Courier and tracking | Passport return and status updates |
| Supporting documents | Translations, apostilles, police clearances |
What Visa Services Cannot Do
- Guarantee approval or a processing time.
- Guarantee an appointment date.
- Replace official fees with a "package" that hides them.
- Submit false or misleading documents.
Visa Service Fees in South Africa
| Service | Indicative assistance fee | Type |
|---|---|---|
| UK, USA or Canada application | R1,500 - R4,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| Schengen application | R1,200 - R3,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| Australia or New Zealand application | R1,500 - R4,000 | Optional assistance fee |
| eVisa submission (e.g. India, Vietnam, Saudi) | R400 - R1,500 | Optional assistance fee |
| Document review only | R800 - R2,000 | Optional assistance fee |
| Urgent handling | R2,000 - R6,000 | 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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Compare Visa Assistance QuotesChoosing a Visa Service
- Official fees shown separately. Ask for government fees and service fees as separate lines.
- Written scope. What is included, what is not, and who books appointments.
- No guarantees. Be cautious of anyone promising approval.
- Data handling. Ask how your passport copies and bank statements are stored.
- Registered business details. A company name and contact details you can verify.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do visa services cost in South Africa?
Assistance fees commonly range from about R400 for simple eVisas to R4,500 or more for UK, USA and Canada applications, plus official fees.
Are visa services the same as VFS Global?
No. VFS Global and similar providers run application centres for governments. Visa assistance providers are independent businesses.
Can a visa service guarantee my visa?
No. Decisions are made only by the relevant government authority.
Do I need a visa service?
Not always. Many travellers apply themselves. Assistance helps when time is short, the application is complex or you want your file checked.
Visa Application connects South African travellers with independent providers who prepare visa applications.
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Visa approval is solely at the discretion of the relevant immigration authority. Visa Application is not a government department, embassy, consulate or visa application centre, and no provider can guarantee approval, appointment availability or processing time.
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