UK visa services now available through VFS Global in SA
VFS Global have announced that South Africans travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Gqeberha and Pretoria.
In a media release, VFS said that as of 22 October, customers applying for a UK visa will be directed to VFS Global to book an appointment to complete their visa application.
This comes after the visa outsourcing and tech services company revealed that it had been granted the exclusive global contract for all UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (VCAS) centres worldwide, including in Africa, Australasia, Asia, Asia Pacific, the Americas, China, Europe, the Middle East, and Taiwan.
Customers will also have the option to choose additional services designed to make the application process easier, including document upload assistance, Prime Time for application submission outside of business hours, SMS notifications, document checking service, as well as courier return of the passport once a decision has been made.
Mr. Alok Singhal, Head- Sub-Saharan Africa, VFS Global, commented on the launch, saying that they were excited to embark on this new journey with UK Visas and Immigration in South Africa.
“We have enjoyed a long-standing partnership with UK Visas and Immigration since 2003 and look forward to now bringing travellers from South Africa our best-in-class services.” Singhal also added.
VFS Centres
South African Visa Application Centres can be found below:
| City | Address |
| Cape Town | 2 Long Street, 9th floor, nr 2 on Long Street |
| Gqeberha | Greyville House, 3rd Floor, Greyville House Building, Corner of Ring Road, Caper Road & Greyville Road, Greenacres |
| Durban | Glass House, 309 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga |
| Johannesburg | Rivonia Village, 3rd, Cnr Rivonia Boulevard and Mutual Road, Sandton |
| Pretoria | The Podium at Menlyn – 4th Floor, 43 Ingersol Rd, Lynnwood Glen |
Apart from visiting the centres, South Africans can also submit their UK visa applications from the comfort and safety of their home, office or any other preferred location with VFS Global’s On Demand Mobile Visa service.
The service can also be booked in advance on the website.
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