USA Visa Application Information
Information for Visa Applications from South Africa
(087 550 5282 / 082 733 5236)
If travelling on a South African passport you will need to apply for a B1/B2 Visa to the United States of America.
Application forUSA visa is completed online via the US Immigration portal and then applicants attend interview appointment at their selected US consulate
DS-160 form is lodged online and the appointment is done at the nearest consulate.
Waiting period for an appointment can take up to 3 month depending on the pick season.
R2600.00 per applicant
B1 Visa is issued to consult with business associates Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference Settle an estate Negotiate a contract
Application Process: The appointment waiting period can take up to 3 months.
Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/default.aspx to complete the form, print and sign.
Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).
Provide a certified colour copy of the inviter's identity document or passport information page (if not a citizen of the country of application).
Colour copy of the data/information page of your passport-this is where your information and photo is.
Flight reservation or intended itinerary. DO NOT pay for flights until visa has been granted.
Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.
Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.
Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.
Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.
Provide documents attesting to the income status of the applicant and inviting person: such as Payslips for 3 months
Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.
Provide a signed professional letter from the inviting company or host on a company letterhead showing that the applicant is being invited to business meetings. Dates and locations of meetings must be stated along with complete details of the applicant (full names and passport number), and available contact details of the host/inviter (full names, contact number, email address and full physical address) + the host's ID or passport. The inviter should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.
Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.
Provide travel medical insurance clearly stating that it covers the destination country. Details should include the duration of the intended visit, the policy number, insured persons (applicant's name and surname, passport number), dates covered (dates should start from the date you leave South Africa until the date you land back in South Africa) and scheduled benefits.
Mulitiple Visa Requirement: Any other documents that will motivate your application
How to apply: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview
A tourist visa is issued to applicants Tourism Vacation (holiday) Visit with friends or relatives Medical treatment Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation)
Application Process: An appointment waiting period can take up to 3 months.
Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.
Provide an invitation letter declaring proof of accommodation with a private host. The following are required with an invitation letter: A signed host declaration form (if applicable), a copy of the host's identity card or passport (copy of the information page), and the inviter's proof of residence.
Provide confirmed cruise booking. Cruise itinerary should reflect the traveller's details and the entire cruise route and destinations.
Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/default.aspx to complete the form, print and sign.
Provide a colour copy of national identity card.
Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).
If applicable: Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate of the applicant and certified copy of the ID of the spouse.
Provide a certified colour copy of the inviter's identity document or passport information page (if not a citizen of the country of application).
Colour copy of the data/information page of your passport-this is where your information and photo is.
Flight reservation or intended itinerary. DO NOT pay for flights until visa has been granted.
Provide a copy of the inviting party passport information page or ID
Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.
Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.
Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.
Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.
Provide documents attesting to the income status of the applicant and inviting person: such as Payslips for 3 months
Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.
Provide employment letter highlighting the applicant's passport details, indicating leave dates, stating applicant's designation in company, date of employment, salary, period and purpose of trip.
Provide a letter from the person inviting the applicant to come and visit with their full name and address reflecting. The letter should also reflect details of an applicant that is invited full name and passport number. Invitee should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.
Provide travel medical insurance clearly stating that it covers the destination country. Details should include the duration of the intended visit, the policy number, insured persons (applicant's name and surname, passport number), dates covered (dates should start from the date you leave South Africa until the date you land back in South Africa) and scheduled benefits.
How to apply: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
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