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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.
Travel Budgeting Tips
Welcome to your ultimate travel guide for Global Travel! Here are some budgeting tips to help you make the most of your trip.
Travel Guide Schengen Territories
Here’s a travel guide for Schengen territories with the best time to visit each country.
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.
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Visa Notifications & Travel News
Visa Notifications & Travel News
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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!
FAQ & Visa Tips
Follow these helpful Visa tips to enjoy a hassle-free business trip or well-deserved holiday.
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
South African Consulates Issuing Visas
Countries and territories with no self-isolation required when entering
(Subject to change without prior notice)
Visas Zone’s Promise to You
The world is changing; this is clear. Everything related to “travel” will change indefinitely. On the one hand, this makes us nervous; however, at the same time, there’s excitement circulating amongst our peers and fellow travel industry partners.
Coronavirus Outbreak Update -25.03.2020
The Coronavirus outbreak in China has been all over the news, worldwide. We will be keeping a close eye on the outbreak and relevant information will be distributed when necessary.
Business as usual
In light of the pandemic, Visas Zone is operating at full capacity and still servicing its valued clients. Now, more than ever before is the time to stand together.
Home Affairs Minister changes policy regarding foreign children entering SA
Aaron Motsoaledi has signed a waiver which allows foreign children to enter the country without carrying additional supporting documents such as birth certificates and consent letters
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.
Business Travel Showcase – 10 September 2019
Come and attend the Travel Showcase of the year to see how you can fastrack your travel programme to the next level.
7 New countries can now visit South Africa visa-free
Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, announced that seven 7 new nations will be added to the list of countries that can enter South Africa visa-free.
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.
Home Affairs Relaxes Document Requirements For Minor Travellers
The Department of Home Affairs recently relaxed some international travel requirements for children going through South African ports of entry.
Estimated Closures – Embassies, Consulates & Lodgement Centres
Estimated Closures this Festive Season for Embassies, Consulates and Lodgement Centres that Visas Zone submit to on a regular basis.
Travelling this December Holiday? – Delayed Visa Processing Times
NOTICE UPDATE: 22 November 2018 – Please note that peak season’s approaching quickly for various holiday destinations and the following Consulates/ Embassies create the most delays.
Reminder: Romanian Consulate Cape Town Closed until 4 September 2018
Please note that the Romanian Consulate in Cape Town will be closed until the 4th of September 2018.
Schengen Visa – What happens if I overstay?
What are the consequences of overstaying in Schengen Area? If you are tempted to overstay, you should be aware of the following:
Important Notice – Dubai
Please note that Dubai immigrations will be closed from, Thursday the 14 June 2018 & will re-open on Monday 18 June 2018 Due to Eid.
RUSSIA – FIFA World Cup 2018 – FAN ID and VISA FREE TRAVEL
The “FAN ID’s” everyone’s talking about and how to make use of the “Visa Free” travel to Russia during this period.