Temporary entry visa applications (visitor, work, and student) from Pretoria

We process most temporary entry visa applications within two to three weeks. Please note that these times are subject to change depending on the type of application and our current workload.

Applications may take longer to process if:

• we require further information
• documents require verification
• there are any issues noted on your Medical or Chest X-ray Certificate that need to be followed up, or
• we need to refer your application to a branch in New Zealand for processing.

Note: This list is not an exhaustive list of reasons why your application may not be processed within any stipulated time.

You should be advised of a more accurate processing time when we receive your application.

It remains important that you provide us with as much time to process your application as possible and we stress that you should not make irreversible travel plans before having your visa issued.  Any bookings made are made at the risk of the applicant.

We aim to process applications within the timeliness standards noted below if all requirements are met.

Work

• Work to residence (Talent) processed within five working days
• Work to residence visa (LTSSL) processed in around 15 working days
• Work visa (Essential Skills) processed in around 30 working days
• Work visa (Family) processed in around 25 working days

Visitor

• Visitor visa (General) processed in around 30 working days
• Visitor visa (Conference and business visitors) processed in around 15 working days

Student

• Student visa (full fee) processed in around 30 working days
• Student visa (dependent) processed in around 15 working days

Transit visa

Processed in around 15 working days.