New applications, renewals & changes · Gauteng
Visa & Permit Applications – Prepared Right the First Time
Home Affairs decides on the papers in front of it. We make sure those papers are complete, current and convincing: the right category, every supporting document, a clear motivation letter and a booked VFS appointment – then we track the application until you have your outcome.
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- Expert consultationhonest, in-depth assessment
- Open 7 days08:00 – 18:00, incl. weekends
- Since 200420+ years of casework
- Glen Marais basedKempton Park, near OR Tambo
Quick answer
How do you apply for a South African visa or permit?
Inside South Africa, visa and permit applications are made online and then submitted in person with biometrics at a VFS Global centre, which forwards them to the Department of Home Affairs for a decision. Outside South Africa, you usually apply at a South African mission or its VFS centre. Every category has a prescribed document list, and incomplete applications are a leading cause of refusals – which is the gap we close.
Call 073 283 7916, WhatsApp 072 561 3097, or email [email protected].
- Service
- End-to-end application preparation
- Includes
- Checklist, forms, motivation, booking
- Submitted via
- VFS Global → Home Affairs
- Tracking
- Until the outcome letter
- Our fee
- Quoted per case after your consultation
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00
01What we do
Everything an application needs, handled in one place
You keep control of your case – we take care of the detail that causes delays and refusals.
01
Category assessment
We confirm which visa or permit you qualify for, and whether there is a better or faster route.
02
Document checklist
A personalised list for your category, family and country, with validity dates noted.
03
Motivation letters
Clear, structured letters that link each document to the legal requirement it proves.
04
Forms & VFS booking
Online forms completed accurately and your biometric appointment booked.
05
Quality check
Every page checked against the current Immigration Regulations before submission.
06
Tracking & follow-up
We monitor the application and respond to any request for further documents.
02Requirements
What to have ready for your consultation
Do not worry if you do not have everything yet – part of our job is telling you what is missing.
Bring or WhatsApp these
Copies are fine- Passport bio-data pageRequiredAnd any current or previous South African visa labels
- Current visa or permitIf applicableWith the expiry date clearly visible
- Any refusal lettersIf applicablePrevious outcomes change the strategy
- Marriage, birth or relationship documentsIf applicableFor spousal, relative's and family applications
- Job offer, contract or acceptance letterIf applicableFor work and study visas
- Proof of fundsRequiredRecent bank statements or sponsor documents
Requirements are set by the Immigration Regulations and Home Affairs and can change. We confirm the current list for your exact category at your consultation.
03Avoid refusals
The mistakes we fix most often
Wrong category
Applying for a visa you do not qualify for – or one that does not allow what you plan to do – leads straight to refusal.
Incomplete packs
A single missing certificate or unsigned form can mean a rejection and starting again.
Expired clearances
Police and medical reports must be within their validity period on the day you submit.
No explanation for gaps
Overstays, gaps in employment or previous refusals need to be addressed openly in the motivation.
04Fees
What does a visa or permit application cost?
No fixed packages – fees reflect the real complexity of your matter, and you always know the cost before you commit.
There is no fixed price list on this site on purpose. The work behind a visa or permit application depends on your category, your family, your paperwork and your history in South Africa, so a one-size price would either overcharge simple cases or under-prepare complex ones.
Your consultation is a paid, in-depth session with an experienced consultant – not a sales call. The consultation fee is confirmed when you book, before anything is charged, and you leave with real answers whether or not you go ahead with us. If you want us to handle the application, that work is quoted in writing before it starts. Government (Department of Home Affairs) and VFS Global fees are separate, set by them and paid directly.
Not sure you need a consultation? WhatsApp a short question to 072 561 3097 and we will tell you honestly whether you do. If a simple renewal is all you need, we will say so.
What your consultation gives you
- A full review of your documents and immigration history
- The exact visa or permit route we recommend, and why
- A personalised document checklist you keep
- Honest risks and realistic timelines – stated up front
- A written quote for any application work, with no obligation
What shapes the fee for your case?
Visa category
A visitor's visa extension is far simpler than a business visa or permanent residence.
Number of applicants
Spouses, children and dependants each need their own documents and forms.
Document readiness
Whether certificates, clearances, translations and apostilles are already in hand.
Case history
Previous refusals, overstays, undesirable status or a change of status add work.
Urgency
Tight deadlines – such as a 10-working-day appeal window – need priority handling.
Independent consultancy. Immigration Galore SA CC is a private immigration consultancy. We are not the Department of Home Affairs or VFS Global. Decisions are made by Home Affairs, and no consultant can lawfully guarantee an outcome – what we guarantee is a complete, correct and well-motivated application.
05How it works
From first question to final outcome in 5 steps
One consultant guides your case from the first conversation to the decision letter.
Book your consultation
Call, WhatsApp or send the form to book. In your consultation we review your full situation and documents, and tell you honestly which visa or permit route fits – and whether you qualify.
Written route & document list
You get a personalised checklist for your exact category, with notes on certificates, translations, clearances and the order to collect them in.
Fee agreed before work starts
Because no two cases are the same, we quote your professional fee in writing once we understand the complexity. Government and VFS fees are shown separately.
Pack prepared & checked
We draft motivation letters and forms, check every page against the Immigration Regulations and book your VFS Global appointment.
Submit, track & follow up
We track the application with VFS and Home Affairs, answer requests for more information and explain the outcome – including next steps if you need to appeal.
06Why Immigration Galore
Why families and employers choose Immigration Galore
Immigration is too important for guesswork. This is what working with us looks like.
Since 2004
More than 20 years of South African immigration casework – through every major change to the Immigration Act and Regulations.
An honest assessment first
If you do not qualify yet, we tell you plainly – before you spend money on an application – and show you what would change the answer.
Checked before it reaches VFS
Most refusals come from missing, expired or wrong documents. Every page is checked against the current requirements before submission.
Open 7 days a week
We are available Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00, including weekends, so you can consult without taking leave from work.
One consultant, start to finish
The person who assesses your case is the person who prepares it and follows it up. You never have to repeat your story.
Local in Glen Marais
Based in Kempton Park, minutes from the R21 and OR Tambo, with clients across Gauteng and the rest of South Africa.
07Related services
Clients who ask about this often need these too
Immigration routes connect. These are the services most often combined with this one.
Temporary residenceTemporary Residence Visas
Every Section 11–22 temporary visa: visitor, spousal, study, work, business, medical, retired and more.
- New applications & renewals
- Change of status inside SA
- VFS submission support
PermanentPermanent Residence
Section 26 and 27 permanent residence: work, spouse, child, critical skills, business, retired and financially independent.
- Route & eligibility assessment
- Police & medical clearances
- Long-wait follow-ups
AppealsAppeals & Reviews
Visa or permit refused? Section 8 appeals to the Director-General and the Minister, drafted against the exact refusal reasons.
- Refusal letter analysed
- 10-working-day deadline managed
- Undesirable status upliftment
WaiversWaivers & Exemptions
Section 31(2)(c) waivers and exceptional-circumstance applications when a standard requirement cannot be met.
- Good-cause motivation letters
- Change of status from inside SA
- Missing-document waivers
08Service area
Immigration help across Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg and South Africa
Immigration Galore works from Glen Marais in Kempton Park, a few minutes from the R21 and R25 and about 15 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport. Clients meet us in person by appointment, or handle the whole process by phone, WhatsApp and email – which is how we assist people in Cape Town, Durban and abroad.
Getting to us
- R21 and R25 – a few minutes from our office
- OR Tambo International Airport – about 15 minutes
- Kempton Park CBD and Kempton Park Home Affairs – about 10 minutes
- Benoni, Boksburg, Germiston and Midrand – 20 to 30 minutes
Areas we serve
- Glen Marais
- Birchleigh
- Norkem Park
- Edleen
- Bonaero Park
- Aston Manor
- Rhodesfield
- Van Riebeeck Park
- Kempton Park CBD
- Isando
- Tembisa
- Midrand
- Edenvale
- Bedfordview
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Brakpan
- Springs
- Alberton
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Fourways
- Rosebank
- Johannesburg CBD
- Centurion
- Pretoria
Outside Gauteng? Most of our work can be done by phone, WhatsApp and email – call 073 283 7916 to confirm.
09FAQs
Visa & Permit Application FAQs
Straight answers to the questions our clients ask most.
Do I need an immigration consultant to apply for a visa?
No – anyone may apply directly. Clients use us because the requirements are detailed, refusals cost time and money, and an overstay while waiting can have serious consequences. We make sure the application is right before it is submitted.
Where are South African visa applications submitted?
Inside South Africa, applications are submitted with biometrics at a VFS Global visa centre, which sends them to the Department of Home Affairs for adjudication. Outside South Africa, you apply through the South African mission or its VFS centre.
Can you submit my application for me?
You must attend your VFS appointment in person for biometrics. We prepare and check the complete pack, book the appointment, tell you exactly what to bring and track the application afterwards.
How long does a visa or permit take?
It depends on the category and Home Affairs workload – from a few weeks for some temporary visas to many months for permanent residence. We give you a realistic estimate at the start.
What happens if Home Affairs asks for more documents?
We help you gather the requested documents and respond within the deadline given, so the application is not refused for non-response.
What if my application is refused?
You may appeal under Section 8 of the Immigration Act, usually within 10 working days of receiving the refusal. We analyse the refusal reasons and prepare the appeal – see our appeals service.
Do you help clients outside Gauteng or abroad?
Yes. Most of the work is done by phone, WhatsApp and email, so we assist clients across South Africa and those applying from abroad.
What does it cost?
Every case is different, so our professional fee is quoted in writing after your consultation. Government and VFS fees are separate.
10Consultation
Book your immigration consultation
Tell us where you stand and what you need. A consultant replies within one business day – usually the same day – with the recommended next step and the consultation fee for your matter. No obligation to book. Prefer to talk? Call 073 283 7916.
Consulting hours
- Monday08:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday08:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday08:00 – 18:00
- Thursday08:00 – 18:00
- Friday08:00 – 18:00
- Saturday08:00 – 18:00
- Sunday08:00 – 18:00
South African time (SAST). Office visits by appointment.
Find Immigration Galore in Glen Marais, Kempton Park
Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 1619 – in north Kempton Park, close to the R21 and R25 and about 15 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport. Office consultations are by appointment.
Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00 · 7 days a week