Obtaining Tourist Visa

[saj102965 1]

Can anyone tell me about how long it takes to obtain a tourist visa through the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa? Thank you.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Johannesburg

Typical Wait Time (Calendar Days*) for a Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Appointment

Visitors Visas: 3 Days

Student/Exchange Visitors Visas: 2 Days

All Other Nonimmigrant Visas*** (Excludes: A, G, K, and V): 2 Days

Typical Wait Time (Workdays**) for a Nonimmigrant Visa To Be Processed****: 2 Days

[saj102965 1]

Thank you for the information. My sister who is 13 years old wants to come visit me in US, by herself, in january so I believe my mother would have to apply for a tourist visa for my sister -correct? Do you know the cost of a Tourist visa or can I go check on the state department website? Also, do you know of any age restrictions for minors flying unaccompanied on an international flight?

[KirstyDustin 1]

Thank you for the information. My sister who is 13 years old wants to come visit me in US, by herself, in january so I believe my mother would have to apply for a tourist visa for my sister -correct? Do you know the cost of a Tourist visa or can I go check on the state department website? Also, do you know of any age restrictions for minors flying unaccompanied on an international flight?

Not sure if you have already found this info out but here is the info i found Hope it helps?

Non-Immigrant Visas

General Information

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Read how to apply for a non-immigrant visa

Video on how to apply for a non-immigrant visa

Costs for Visa Applications

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

October, 2010: $140= R980.00 (ROE $1= R7.00)

Novermber, 2010: $140= R1008.00 (ROE $1= R7.20)

The application fee is payable in cash at any branch of First National Bank (FNB, no account number is required. THE RECEIPT FROM FNB MUST SAY “CUSTOMER RECEIPT” 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 RECEIPT”.

There is an additional $10.00 fee for visa types, H, L, O, P, Q and R, that will be paid to our consular cashiers before your interview (As of June 4, 2010).

Courier fee

R70.00 — 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: 087-940-7597

Fax: (021) 702-7493

consularcapetown@state.gov

Durban Consulate

Old Mutual Centre, 31st Floor

303 Pixley KaSeme Street

Durban 4001

Call Center: 087-940-7597

Fax: (031) 305-7691

consulardurban@state.gov

Johannesburg Consulate

P.O. Box 787197

Sandton

2146

1 Sandton Drive

Sandhurst (opp Sandton City Mall)

Telephone: 087-940-7597

Fax: (011) 884-0396

Visa Call Center:

087-940-7597

0-800-980-444 (toll free within South Africa)

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.