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South African passport holders need a visa to travel to the United States.<\/a> The first step in the process is to complete an online application on the government website<\/a> and then attend an interview at the U.S. Consulate General. Processing times typically take up to 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Embassy advises all South African residents to apply for nonimmigrant visas at least three months<\/strong> before their planned travel date due to high demand. You can monitor the current interview wait time on the U.S. Department of State website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IMPORTANT NOTE<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From 1 August 2026, routine U.S. visa appointments for South Africans will be handled through Johannesburg or Cape Town, as Durban will no longer accept new visa appointment bookings. If you have a pending application or an existing appointment, monitor your email for instructions from the U.S. Consulate.
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Types of Visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Standard Visitor Visa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Standard Visitor Visa (B-2) <\/strong>\u2013 for tourism purposes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Apply For a US Visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow these basic steps to apply for a US visa. For detailed information about the application process, payment methods, interview requirements and passport delivery, select the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Complete the online visa application. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Pay the non-refundable<\/strong> visa processing fee using an approved payment method. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Print the barcoded DS-160 confirmation page. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Schedule your visa interview at the nearest US Consulate General. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Gather your required and supporting documents. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Attend your visa interview. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Collect or receive your passport once you have been notified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\r\n
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    How to Apply for a US Visa<\/h2>\n\n

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    Step 1: Complete the visa application form<\/h3>\n\n

    Each applicant must complete the DS-160 visa application form<\/a>. After completing the form, print and keep the barcode confirmation page. You will need the barcode number to schedule your appointment and must take the confirmation page to your interview.<\/p>\n\n

    Step 2: Pay the application fee<\/h3>\n\n

    Choose whether to pay the non-refundable MRV application fee by credit card or cash. Follow only one payment method.<\/p>\n\n

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    Use the official visa appointment service to make payment and schedule your appointment. During the process, you may be asked to select a delivery or collection location for your passport.<\/p>\n\n

    Cash<\/h4>\n\n

    Create an account on the official appointment website, enter the applicant\u2019s details and continue to the payment page. Select \u201cPay by Cash\u201d, then download, print and follow the payment instructions.<\/p>\n\n

    A cash payment may take up to two business days to reflect before you can schedule an appointment. Each cash payment slip may be used for only one transaction.<\/p>\n\n

    Step 3: Schedule your appointment<\/h3>\n\n

    Once your appointment has been scheduled successfully, you will receive a confirmation letter by email. Print it and take it with you to the appointment.<\/p>\n\n

    Step 4: Attend your interview<\/h3>\n\n

    Bring the following documents:<\/p>\n\n