Visas International

13/08/2025

*The Department of State is temporarily delaying the implementation of the new guidance to consular officers on waiving the in-person interview requirement for nonimmigrant visa applicants, as operational details are finalized.*

Important Visa Update

Beginning September 2, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants — including those applying for renewals — will need to attend an in-person interview with a U.S. consular officer.

07/03/2025

Did you know? If you are registered for the GITEX Africa event taking place in Morocco, you can do the E-visa as long as you have a valid Registration ID!

27/02/2025

We are looking for a Visa Consultant in Johannesburg. See below!

27/09/2024

The Chinese Visa Application Centre in Johannesburg and the two visa offices in Durban and Cape Town will be closed from 1 October (Tuesday) to 4 October (Friday) for Chinese National Day.

Please be kindly reminded that your collection date will be postponed.

Please note that usually the peak days will start right after the holiday and last for a few days.

25/09/2024

Transit Schengen Visas: A Guide for Travellers to the US, Canada, and the UK

Planning a trip to the US or Canada? Learn why a transit Schengen visa might be required for your layovers in Europe.

11/09/2024

Thailand to Launch Mandatory ETA for 93 Visa-Exempt Countries including South Africa.

https://travelobiz.com/thailand-to-launch-mandatory-eta-for-93-visa-exempt-countries/ #

Thailand will soon require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visa-exempt foreigners entering by air, land, or sea.

07/08/2024

Temporary suspension of consular activity - Embassy of Romania!

Only request for emergency travel documents for Romanian citizens intending to travel to Romania, who are no longer in possession of a valid travel document, will be accepted.

01/08/2024

Dubai immigration have implemented a strict zero-overstay policy!

Travel News: Dubai!

31/07/2024

Fortunately this does not apply to South African passport holders, however, Kenyan Immigration issues so called ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) to South African passport holders. The processing time is approximately 3 working days.

South Africa’s neighbour, Namibia says it will charge a R1600 visa entry fee to visitors from a handful of countries.

24/07/2024

Our Cape Town office has moved to
2 Long Street, 8th Floor, Cape Town City Centre