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Plan Ahead! 2025 Business Summits & Peak Travel Visa Updates
Stay updated on Schengen visa alerts, 2025 events, and travel trends for business and holiday season planning.
Adapting to a Changing Visa Landscape – Fee Adjustment from 1 March 2025
Visas Zone announces a 10% service fee adjustment effective 1 March 2025 to maintain quality and expertise amid rising operational costs.
UK ETA Visas are here!
UK now requires an ETA for non-European nationals starting Jan 8, 2025. Start your online application today at Visas Zone!
Festive Greetings 2024
Visas Zone will be closed for the Festive Season from Friday, 20th December 2024, to Tuesday, 7th January 2025. We will reopen on Wednesday, 8th January 2025.
Important Update for Travellers Heading to New Zealand!
Are you planning a trip to New Zealand before Christmas? Submit your visa application by 20 October 2024 to ensure your travel plans are completed on time.
UK Visa Processing Changes
Starting November 19th, 2024, all UK visa applications in Johannesburg will be processed through a new Lodgement Centre.
Ireland Visa Update: New Requirements & Changes
Ireland Visa Entry Regulation Update for South Africans and Other Passport Holders. The Requirements and E-Visa Form are now active.
Peak Season Warning
🌍✈️Ready to Embark on Your Next Adventure? Here’s What You Need to Know! 🌞
Why Travel Insurance is important
Travel insurance is a vital aspect of trip planning that helps protect you against unexpected events and expenses while travelling.
Visa Application Frustration
Concerns are rising among individuals in the Travel Industry regarding heightened website instability during the loading of visa applications and appointment scheduling.
Understanding Visa Validity Post-Covid
Understanding Visa Validity Post-COVID-19 Pandemic visa policies, and how motivational request letters may no longer have the impact they once did.
Why more Visa Rejections?
It’s important to note that the specific reasons can vary from country to country and from one type of visa to another. Here are some possible factors that may contribute to higher rejection rates.
Urgent Chinese Notice
The Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg will temporally suspend its consular services.
Impact of Taxi Strikes
The ongoing taxi strikes have caused significant disruptions to our daily business operations and the transportation services relied upon by our employees.
Visa Supply Chain Process
The supply chain process for visa applications involves various steps and multiple parties, including the applicant, visa service providers, and the relevant consular or immigration authorities.
Increased Rejections
There may be several reasons why more South African passport holders are experiencing difficulties obtaining visas for first-world countries.
Appointment Constraints Guideline
Visa Notifications & Travel News
USA No Vax | CANADA Visa Delays
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Happy Easter!
PLEASE NOTE: Visa delays are imminent during the month of April and May due to all the public holidays.
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Travel News 2023 – Welcome Back
Visas Zone offices have opened for the New Year and administering travel requests.
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Our offices will be closed from 19 December until 9 January 2023. Wishing all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Festive Season 2022 Consulate Closures
We have included the Festive Season closures for 2022/23 of those countries our clients travel to regularly. However, please keep in mind that changes may occur without prior warning.
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
Turkey – Get your visa at 20% less
Get your visa at 20% less, and we’ll handle all the paperwork! Complete your quick E-visa form, and we’ll do the rest!
UK Priority and Super Priority once again suspended
Priority Visa and Super Priority Visa appointments are now only available for new student and work visas.
Visa Processing Guidelines: What you should know
Just as the world has changed since the outbreak of a pandemic, so too has the business landscape. Our clients have experienced changes in our service module and will continue to do so in the future. We must adapt to these changes in order to provide them with the best possible service.
South African Consulates Issuing Visas
Countries and territories with no self-isolation required when entering
(Subject to change without prior notice)
Schengen Visa Changes bring benefits
All Schengen Visa applicants applying from February 2020 and on, will be subject to the new Schengen Visa Code, which among others foresees an increase in visa fees by 33.3%.
Travelling this December Holiday? – Delayed Visa Processing Times
Please note that peak season’s approaching quickly for various holiday destinations and the following Consulates/ Embassies create the most delays when applying for visas: (Based on South African passports, all foreign passport please enquire within)
e-Visa Application Forms
We are pleased to announce the introduction of our “e-Visa Application Form” concept.
Important Notice – Eid
Please note that most Islamic Consulates may be closed Wednesday, the 5th of June and Thursday the 6th.
Consulates Closures – April
Please note that most weeks during April are short due to various Consulate/ Embassy and South African public Holidays, and influences processing times at most Consulates.
Canadian Meet & Greet services available through our Cape Town branch
The Department of Home Affairs recently relaxed some international travel requirements for children going through South African ports of entry.
Pay Zone: Secure, Quick & Easy Payments
Visas Zone has introduced quick, easy and safe payment options through our secure Pay Zone platform, making payments more convenient.
Cancellation of E-VISA kiosks at Turkish Airports
Visas Zone has held back on sending any form of notice regarding the “No E-Visa’s available at the self-service Turkish airport kiosks.”
Australia Transit Visas Online
Transit Visa applications must be lodged online through Visas Zone. Paper application will no longer be accepted at any Australian Immigration Office.
Canada – Applications
As from 31 July 2018, all applicants for Canadian Visas will be required to submit fingerprints at the Lodgement Centre when applying for visas.