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Important Notice
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.
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.
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
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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!
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
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Visa Notifications & Travel News
Thailand entry as from 1 July 2022
Thailand Pass registration and the US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors will be lifted from 1 July 2022.
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.
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)
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.
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.”
Notice: UK Website Payment Delays
The past few weeks we’ve experienced major delays with most online United Kingdom payments due to technical problems on their website.
Angola – No VCD (Short Stay) Visas
The Johannesburg Angolan consulate DO NOT issue VCD (short stay) visas, until further notice. We’re aware this may aggravate the logistical arrangements for many of our clients, but this is unfortunately out of our control.
Immigration Suspends $90 Visa-On-Arrival Charge in Lagos Airport
News from Nigeria this morning that they suspended the $90 charge. Please encourage your travelers to obtain their visas prior to arrival. We have spoken to the Visa head and OIS management confirming the suspension.
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.