💨 Abstract

A new South African consular service has opened in Auckland, New Zealand, easing the burden on South African expats who previously had to travel to Wellington for services like passport renewals. This facility, launched through a partnership with VFS Global, aims to reduce wait times from 12 months to just 3-4 weeks. The Auckland center offers extended hours and online bookings, though first-time passport and ID applications still need to be done in Wellington.

Courtesy: Nick Pawson