PO Box 1762
HOUGHTON, 2041
Johannesburg
South Africa
Working Hours:
Immigrant visas: Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 12:30; 14:00 - 15:30
Closed American and South African holidays as well as the last Friday of each month. Immigration office is open every Wednesay for walk-in hours, no appointment needed (i.e. lodging applications).
Best Contact Method:
Phone
Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
1-3 weeks
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
Depends on what type of visa you are applying for, but generally:
IR-1/CR-1 Direct Consular filing:
DS 230 part 1
Checklist (police reports, birth cert. etc.)
Others:
DS 230 part 1
Checklist (police reports, birth cert. etc.)
information for obtaining medical
DS156 and 156 K in duplicate
Their own supplement to DS156
At least 3 people from VJ successfully faxed these documents to obtain interview date.
Issues Packet 4?
Yes
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
IR-1/CR-1 Direct Consular filing:
Medical instructions
Interview date
Others:
unknown
Forms to Consulate?
none
Other Forms (if any)?
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
Yes
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Residents_Only
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
Yes
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Same_Day
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Embassy Scheduled
Visa issued same day?
Yes
If not what's the waiting period?
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
Prior to Interview
Cost of Medical Exam?
R750 + any needed vaccinations
List of doctors?
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
3
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
2
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?
3 hours
Vaccination requirements?
Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?
Additional Info?
Good embassy to go through as long as you have all the right documents, very helpful and willing to answer intelligent questions. Very efficient and prompt with correspondence (packet 3 & 4).
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