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Contact Details 

Physical address:

15 Whitehall, London,SW1A 2DD.
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Postal address:

South African High Commission,
Home Affairs, Consular Section,
15 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DD.

Telephone No:
0207 925 8900

Fax No:
020 7839 5198

 TRANSIT VISAS

From 1 September 2009 South Africans will no longer need an appointment to apply for passport and related services rendered by the Consular Section. The Consular Section dealing with South African passport holders have relocated to 15 Whitehall.

APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

The Visa Section is now located at 15 Whitehall and not anymore at South Africa House. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 08h30 - 10h30. Visitation is by appointment only. Appointment line number is 09065540798.

OPENING & CLOSING OF OFFICE

The office dealing with South African passport holders will be opened from 08:45 AM to 12:45 PM Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

COLLECTION OF ISSUED DOCUMENTS

Collection of issued documents for South African passport holders will be from 08:45 - 12:45 Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

TELEPHONIC ENQUIRIES ON SERVICES RENDERED BY THE OFFICE

Due to refurbishing there is only one telephone line available, the number is 0207 925 8900. We apologize for the inconvenience

Passport & ID Photo Standards Poster

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REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSIT VISAS

  • Passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit

  • Payment of the prescribed fee, if applicable

  • A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act

  • Where applicable onward air or sea transport ticket

  • Proof of admissibility in the foreign country of onward ticket

  • Request Form 11. Forms can either be collected in person at the Consular Section (see opening hours) or send an A4 size self-addressed stamped envelope or download form 11.

PROCESSING PERIOD

The processing period for visas and transit visas is 10 Calendar days

PROCESSING FEE

  • Visa fees are subject to change annually in April.

  • A visa application fee of £35.00 will be requested.

  • Only cash, postal orders or bank drafts will be accepted. Postal orders and bank drafts should be made payable to the 'South African High Commission'.

  • No personal cheques or company cheques will be accepted.

  • The countries whose passport holders are subject to visa fees are listed below under the link: visa fee countries

  • Prepaid Self Addressed Special Delivery Envelope.
Forms to be downloaded:

Form 11
 

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Updated 26/02/10