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Non-Immigrant Visas
General Information
Quick Links "How to ..."
- Read how to apply for a non-immigrant visa
- View a video of how to apply for a non-immigrant visa
- Instructions for Visa Placement Agents (Johannesburg)
Costs for 2009
Visa Information Service (to schedule your interview)
$10 for Visa Information Internet Service to schedule your appointment on line, (using a credit card through http://www.usvisa-southafrica.com/ ) OR R86 Visa Information Telephone Service to schedule your appointment via the telephone call center. The call center can be reached toll-free in South Africa (0-800-980-444), toll-free in the U.S. (1-888-859-4680) or via local call in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban (087-940-7597).
Visa application fees
November '09: $131.00 = R1048.00
Payable in cash at any branch of First National Bank (FNB, no account number is required.
THE RECEIPT FROM FNB MUST SAY “CUSTOMER COPY” IN THE BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER. Applicants should verify that they have the correct receipt before leaving the bank. The consulates will only be able to accept receipts that say “CUSTOMER COPY.”
Courier fee
R66.00 — for delivering your passport & visa; payable at the time of the interview. This service is mandatory at Johannesburg and Cape Town Consulates only.
Waiting time
This varies for both time until appointment and processing time from Consulate to Consulate. See Visa Wait Times for current times.
Application forms
The use of downloaded and printed electronic forms is mandatory.
Contact Information
Cape Town Consulate
PostNet Suite 50
Private Bag x26
Tokai 7966
2 Reddam Ave
Westlake 7945
Call Center: (011) 275-6300
Telephone: (021) 702-7300
Fax: (021) 702-7493
consularcapetown@state.gov
Durban Consulate
Old Mutual Centre, 31st Floor
303 Pixley KaSeme Street
Durban 4001
Call Center: (011) 275-6300
Telephone: (031) 305-7600
Fax: (031) 305-7691
consulardurban@state.gov
Johannesburg Consulate
P.O. Box 787197
Sandton
2146
1 Sandton Drive
Sandhurst (opp Sandton City Mall)
Telephone: (011) 290-3000
Fax: (011) 884-0396
Visa Call Center:
0-800-980-444 (toll free within South Africa)
087-940-7597 (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban)
1-888-859-4680 (toll free within the U.S.)
consularjohannesburg@state.gov
Please note: There is no public parking available for consular clients at the Consulate General Johannesburg; vehicle standing/stopping and passenger drop-off in the Consulate General driveways are not permitted. Please be advised that vehicles may not stop/stand on Sandton Drive in front of the Consulate General to drop off or pick up passengers or for any other reason. Secure parking (for a fee) is available within a 10-minute walk of the building.
Diversity Visa
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Video 'How to Apply'
Applying for a non-immigrant visa
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Announcements
Visa Information Service telephone numbers
As of May 25th our Visa Information Service will introduce a new telephone number, in addition to the toll-free options currently provided. The new number is:(087) 940-7597
Applicants electing to use the telephone service may access the service using one of the following telephone numbers:
Local in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban: (087) 940-7597
Toll-free within the Republic of South Africa: 0-800-980-444
Toll-free within the United States: 1-888-859-4680
The call centre hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (except South African holidays)
Internet-based Self-Service Visa Appointment and Information System commences August 14, 2008.
View press release