Please select the country and city of the consulate or embassy where you wish to schedule an appointment from the lists below. Application for a consular report of birth abroad crba and first u. Even if someone else helped you complete the application, you the applicant must click the sign application button, or your application may. Eastern, western cape and all coastal regions durban, kwazulunatal, east london, port elizabeth, madagascar, mauritius and comoros are under the competence of the consulate of spain in cape town. When you manage to schedule an appointment fruitfully, you will be able to receive a letter confirming your appointment details such as the date.
Part 1 walks you through the procedure to schedule us visa appointment in asia and part 2 in the rest of the world. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under u. Covid19 visa services and restrictions in response to significant worldwide challenges related to the covid19 pandemic, the department of state has temporarily suspended routine visa services at all u. Entry of foreign nationals who were physically present within the following list of countries within 14 days prior preceding their entry or attempted entry into the united states is suspended, per presidential proclamations 9984, 9992, 9993, 9996 and the subsequent proclamation issued may 24, 2020. Dear visa applicants, due to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, sovereign governments are imposing travel bans and national lockdowns. We offer you our team of experienced professionals who believe in personalized service to understand your needs and requirements better, and work on your behalf to secure the online appointments for you in the us visa appointment booking system, based on your requirements. The website to create a user profile, pay visa fees, and schedule your appointment for a u.
A visa does not guarantee entry into the united states but allows a foreign citizen to travel to a u. Inquiries concerning visa questions or assistance in confirming, canceling, or rescheduling your visa appointment will not be answered through this service. Payment of your mrv fee to the embassy, fully refundable if you can not attend your appointment. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. These applications will be assessed by department of home affairs in pretoria. For a list of consulates or embassies, please refer to the embassy. You are at the official nonimmigrant temporary visa information and appointment website for the u. To use skype to speak to a customer service representative during regular hours of operation, add a new contact to your skype account with the skype name usvisasouthafrica.
Second, make sure your passport has blank visa pages. Carrie schneider, the acting spokesperson for the u. Once you submit your application through us, your mrv is directly paid to the government. Embassy to pay the fee, and you are traveling in the same visa category, you may apply to renew your visa in minsk if you do not fall into one of the categories below. Basic tips for south africans travelling to the usa and needing a usa tourist. If required, you will schedule an appointment for the interview with a consular officer. Intergate, in conjunction with our travel visa partner, offers a bespoke united states us visa service that provides advice, compilation of the application, submission and return.
Embassy in accra is closed to the public for a minimum of two weeks, effective march 25 at 5. We understand that applying for your temporary residence visa is a daunting and complex process which ultimately leads to frustration and delays in submitting your application. Individuals requiring general information about the visa process, or those who need to schedule a visa interview at one of the united states consulates across south africa should access the visa information service center visc website. As of march 18, 2020, the united states embassy in khartoum has suspended routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Pixley kaseme street 31st floor delta towers durban 4001 phone. How to schedule us visa appointment a stepbystep guide. You first schedule a fingerprint appointment and then the consular appointment. Us visa appointment uva premium service to apply for us visa. Visa welcome to the german missions in south africa. Let travelstart guide you with your us visa application process and get your documents, fees. May 21, 2020 establishing appointment date and time for us visa. Registering your appointment provides us with the information we need to return your passport to you after your interview.
Visa and permit applications will be accepted across these 12 centres in south africa. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview. Original south african passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of return. Us visa requirements for a south african citizen allianz travel. Consulates general in johannesburg, durban and cape town are responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary period. Us embassy sees heavy visa demand, warns sa travellers to apply.
African visa requirements visa advice for african safaris. United states ustourist visa class b2this type of visa is commonly known as visitor for pleasure visas even though they also cover people entering the country for health reasons, visiting relatives, and to participate in short study courses as well as those entering as tourists. Schengen visa requirements for south africans eu visa in. South africa uscis johannesburg field office alert. Visa appointment wait times advance travel planning and early visa application are important.
Applicants who are granted an expedited appointment but subsequently refused a visa or who or missed their interview at the u. Unfortunately south africa is not a treaty country, it does not have a treaty of friendship and navigtion with the us, south africans cannot apply for this visa. Visas for south africans travelling to the united states. As a result, if your us visa appointment date has passed, no service fees, embassy fees, courier fees, shipping charges or any portion thereof will be refunded and your appointment with the embassy. Expert in south africa visa services since 2003, visahq is a private visa agency, not affiliated with the government of south africa. The consulates general in cape town and durban are closed to the public every friday. Us consulate processing times are unusual, appointment access. Since 16th january 2017 all new zealand passport holders have been required to obtain a visa prior to travelling to south africa. Visa appointment wait times united states department of state. South africa visa application, requirements residents of.
Mission to south africa, said there were three main steps to apply for a tourist visa. Embassy consulate will not be allowed to utilize this option to obtain another expedited appointment. Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the u. I have listed out all sections and questions in this guide. The us has two main streams of visas to apply for immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visa appointments including emergency appointments are only available monday thursday in the morning only. Those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the united states will be processed at the u. Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center. The south african ministry of health confirmed 11,350 cases of covid19 within its borders. Embassy staff will continue to work remotely and will do their utmost to assist u. The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for. Us visas can be obtained through traditional government channels without our assistance and without paying our service fees by visiting the state department website. South africa visa application, requirements visahq.
The austrian embassy in south africa has outsourced visa submission to vfs global. Edt on april 23 and expires in 60 days, unless continued by the president. Visa appointment wait times united states department of. Both appointments cannot be scheduled for the same day. Embassyconsulate will not be allowed to utilize this option to obtain another expedited appointment. Information for nonimmigrant visa applicants visa interviews are by appointment only. Urgent information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus. Most nationalities, including uk, usa, canadian and australian passport holders, do not require a visa to visit south africa for up to 90 days. Contact us helpline service hours monday to friday 08. Visit the embassy of south africa for the most current visa information. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. If you are a citizen or resident of belarus with a valid us visa or whose visa expired fewer than 12 months ago on the day you come to the u.
Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus. Embassy advises all south african residents to apply for nonimmigrant visas at least three months before the planned date of travel, due to high demand and a longer than usual wait time to secure a visa interview appointment. To schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available. Customs and border protection cbp immigration officers have the authority to permit or deny entry to the united states. Known as the \rainbow nation\ for its multiethnic society and multicultural diversity, south africa is the second richest country in the continent of africa. South africa uscis johannesburg field office uscis. The visa information service center visc is open monday to friday, 8. Other people can assist you with your visa application. Visa appointment service, schedule your us visa appointment with the us embassy after you have completed ds160. Are you struggling to schedule your online appointment with vfs. You can find uptodate information about the working schedule of the visa application centre during public holidays in the news and notices section. It will also need at least 2 empty pages for the visa and entry stamps. All applicants requesting an expedited appointment are required to first pay visa fees for a regular visa appointment.
Citizens from the following countries dont need to apply for a visa to visit south africa and will be issued with a visa for the maximum period of 30 days upon arrival. We do not process immigrant visas, which are handled by u. Department of state visa appointment and information system. Enjoy a faster, more convenient and more luxurious application. The number of times you may seek entry into the united states with that visa. Passports for minors and adults renewal, loststolen, first issuance. Consulates general in johannesburg, durban and cape town are responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to. Government forms and filing requirements can be a confusing, stressful and time consuming experience. Tourist class visas are issued for a duration of between. Schedule and attend a consular section appointment. Embassy pretoria, south africa may 12, 2020 location. Filling out the application on our site is the first step in the process. The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay.
Submission of additional documents for a pending crba application. We are the official partner of the south african high commission south african embassy. The home of vfs global, partnering the south african government to provide visa and immigration services. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps, such as signing up for an interview. Rapidvisa is the countrys premier family visa and adjustment of status processor and can help get your proper visa from south africa to the usa. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee mrv fee. This site is not affiliated with the united states government in any way, we are not a law firm, and are not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying. There is no fee for south african passport holders applying for a tourist, business or transit visa except for the longterm visa.
It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa interview appointment at the u. The vwp allows travelers, with a valid electronic passport, to enter the united states without a visa for up to 90 days for business or pleasure. Uscis issued guidance pdf, 316 kb, effective feb 1, 2020, delegating authority to the department of state dos to accept and adjudicate a form i filed by a u. For the consular and visa services residents in the provinces northern.
The european capitals remain amongst the main travel destinations for the. In principle, all applications for schengen visas must be handed in at one of the visa application centres of tlscontact bloemfontain, centurion, cape town, port elizabeth who will guide you through the. The german missions in south africa have outsourced the application process for schengen visas to the external service provider tlscontact. Aug 01, 2019 therefore, this guide is divided into 2 parts. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately. To add to the confusion, home affairs has contracted vfs to manage south african visa applications. For south africans undeterred by the onerous process of applying for visas. Choose between immigrant visa iv or nonimmigrant visa niv pages switch to iv iv switch to niv niv powered by yatri the official visa information and appointment system for the embassy of the united states in south africa. Us embassy warns that south africans will have to wait. Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to south africa. The embassy of the republic of south africa is located at 3051 massachusetts avenue, nw, washington, dc 20008, telephone 202 2324400. As of march 16, 2020, the united states embassy in bujumbura, burundi is cancelling routine nonimmigrant visa appointments.
To better serve customers and reduce waiting times, all routine services in acs are provided by appointment only. If you are approved for a visitors visa to the united states, often called a b1b2, the visa will be valid for a single entry within three months of. As you can imagine, the immigrant visas are aimed at those people looking to take up permanent residence in the big us of a, while the nonimmigrant visas are aimed at those who are only planning on visiting the country for a relatively short period of time. The visa unit processes all categories of nonimmigrant visas for foreign nationals wishing to travel to the united states. Which means south african citizens will have to submit their austrian visa applications at one of the visa application centers located in johannesburg, cape town and durban. If you are looking to visit the usa as a south african citizen, then all the visa related. As of march 17, 2020, the united states embassy in lesotho is cancelling routine nonimmigrant visa appointments. To create your profile and pay visa fees, please visit the appropriate website below. Consulates in south africa are closed on south african and us holidays. Visahq provides expediting services for visa to south africa and charges a service fee. For other nationalities angola, botswana, lesotho, madagascar, malawi, mauritius, mozambique, namibia, swaziland, zambia, zimbabwe there is an applicable fee payable in south african rands. Citizens services united states department of state. Certain international travelers may be eligible to enter the united states without a visa if they meet the requirements for the u. So, in response, the united states embassy had no choice but to match the same validity and fees charged by the malawian government to u.