Travel from South Africa to USA

USA visa requirement for South African

Destination : USA

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Origin : South Africa

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Visa Requirement

  • Required

    Visa Required to travel to USA for nationals of South Africa

Entry Recommendations (With visa)

  • Visa Application Form : Fill in the application form for USA
  • Passport Photo : Recent Photo no older than 6 months
  • Appointment Booking : Appointment booking confirmation with the consulate of USA. Also need Visa Fee reciept along with DS-160 confirmation page
  • Passport : The original Passport (or Travel document) of applicant. Passport must have 6 months of remaining validity on the date of travel. Passport must have 2 visa pages clear of any markings.
  • Previous Visa : Previous visas if available. If you were previously in the United States, any documents attesting to your immigration or visa status.
  • Current Details : If you are Employed: β€’ An employer letter on company letterhead containing contact details, contract type, purpose and duration of the trip. Letter must state that a leave of absence has been granted and that you will be returning to your current job. β€’ The current bank statement of the latest 6 months β€’ Income Tax Return (ITR) β€’ The original pay slips If Self Employed: β€’ Include a copy of your business license β€’ Company bank statement of the latest 6 months β€’ Income Tax Return (ITR) If Student: β€’ Letter from your school stating that you are registered for the upcoming semester and that you are in good standing. β€’ No Object certificate from School or University. If Retired: β€’ Proof of your retirement fund.
  • Travel itinerary : Reservations for the itinerary of your travel (not a ticket)
  • Proof of Funds : Proof of enough money for your stay and to leave USA, such as β€’ Personal bank statements β€’ Pay slips if employed β€’ Income Tax Return (ITR) / Tax records
  • Proof of Return : Proof that you have reasons to return to applicant's country such as: β€’ A letter from your employer stating you plan to return to your job β€’ Proof that you study at a school, college or university in your home country β€’ Proof that you have immediate family members in your home country(photos, marriage certificates etc) β€’ Proof that you can return home β€’ Proof that you own a house or other major assets in your home country
  • Cover Letter : A cover letter with all needed details of the applicant, destinations and travel details. Same details should be provided for other members travelling with you.
  • Financial documents : Any financial documents like FD, Shares, Mutual Funds, NSC, PPF, Property papers or any other financial documents in applicant's country.

Additional informations

Description

Holders of a B1/ B2 (B) Visa, Permanent Resident Card, D Visa who have entered the United States at least once since 2008 may use the Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosk for faster processing at selected airports, before proceeding to a US Customs and Border Protection officer for finalization of entry into the United States.:Available locations include some United States border preclearance facilities as well.:

Exchange Rate

1 ZAR = 0.06 USD

Currency used in South Africa is Rand ( 1 ZAR = 0.06 USD )

Currency used in USA is US Dollar ( 1 USD = 1 USD )

Weather similarity

Weather in South Africa is moderately different from USA.

See also !

πŸ›οΈ Embassies of USA
πŸ”™ Visa requirement to South Africa