Press Releases
The U.S. Mission in South Africa Initiates Internet-based Self-Service Visa Appointment and Information System
August 14, 2008
Pretoria -- Beginning August 14, members of the public planning to travel to the United States may access http://www.usvisa-southafrica.com to schedule appointments for nonimmigrant visa interviews at the U.S. Consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. South Africans can also obtain visa-related information 24 hours per day on the website. To use this internet service, applicants purchase a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for U.S. $10 using a Visa or Mastercard through the website.
Those without internet access may call our telephone service at 011-275-6300 (within South Africa) or 27-11-275-6300 (outside South Africa), Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (except South African holidays). Applicants can purchase a telephone service PIN for 86.00 South African Rand (ZAR) from:
1. Any Pick ‘n Pay branch in cash, or
2. By calling the Live Visa Information Service and paying with a Visa or MasterCard.
Please note that the internet and telephone service PINs are not interchangeable. Applicants may elect to use either one service or the other.
Further details on U.S. visa application requirements for residents of South Africa may be found at http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/visas.html.
For further information, please contact Embassy Press Officer:
David Grier at 012-431-4217 or 079-111-8280