Consulate General of India Johannesburg

Guidelines for Regular VISA

Visa Applicants who resides in Gauteng, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces have to apply at VFS Global Johannesburg. Residents of Northern Cape and Western Cape should apply at VFS Centre in Cape Town. Visa applicants residing in KwaZulu Natal, Free State and Eastern Cape should apply at the VFS Centre in Durban.
How to apply online for Regular VISA.

2.  The applicant should visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html to apply for Regular VISA.

3.  The Applicants residing in Gauteng, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces would have to select CGI, Johannesburg and submit their application at VFS Global in Johannesburg (address given below). For details, please visit: https://services.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/ind/. On completion of application online, you will receive a Web Reference Confirmation Number. The completed Indian Visa Application form will open up in PDF format at this stage. Save the form and print out the same for submission. The duly filled in application along with necessary supporting documentation may be submitted by applicants at VFS Global, in person only. Please note, No Visa applications would be accepted directly by the Consulates General of India in South Africa. All visa applicants falling under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India, Johannesburg must submit their applications at the following address:

Address of VFS Office in Johannesburg:
1st floor Rivonia Village Office Block, cnr Rivonia
Boulevard and Mutual Road, Rivonia, Johannesburg, South Africa, Johannesburg.
Tel: 012 4253007/ 0114840327
Email: Info[dot]inza[at]vfshelpline[dot]com

4.  It may be noted that unsigned applications would not be processed and be treated as incomplete. It is also clarified that the applications have to be submitted in person at VFS. Applicants may be called for an interview if required by the Consulate.

5. Applicants must make sure that they have given their correct contact details and completed their applications themselves and not by the travel agents. Mission/CGI would not be responsible for any mistake or typo-graphical error that might have been arisen simply because it was filled in by a travel agent on behalf of the applicant. Any such errors may lead to rejection of the application denial of entry by immigration. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the applicant has verified the visa application including photograph pasted on it before its submission. Applicant is advised to remain in close contact with M/s VFS either by phone or e-mail in this regard. Mission/Consulate would not respond to any queries addressed directly. Visa issuance is not a right. Mission/Consulate reserves the right to reject/withhold/retain the application without assigning any reason whatsoever. In no case would any visa fee/application processing fee be refunded to the applicant.