Dear Valued Clients,

Greetings from VWI!!!

Please note the holiday schedule for the South African Consulate General and South Africa Application Centres in West & South India:

Closure Dates:

All centres will remain closed from 25th December 2025 to 4th January 2026 for the festive season.

Visa Submission Deadlines:

• Short-term visa applications will be accepted until 19th December 2025.


• Long-term visa applications will be accepted until 24th December 2025.


• Applications submitted on 24th December will be forwarded to the Consulate on 5th January 2026.

Affected centres include: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai, and Pune.

We recommend submitting your applications well in advance to avoid delays.

Best Regards,

Team VWI.