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🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States
B-1/B-2 Visitor · F-1 / M-1 Student · H/L/O/P/Q/R Work
Yes, you need a visa before you travel
No visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
B-1/B-2 Visitor
No visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
$185
≈ R3,026
Processing
30 to 400 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
180 days
In any 3650-day period
DS-160 required. Visa validity up to 10 years; stay set by CBP at entry.
F-1 / M-1 Student
No visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
$185
≈ R3,026
Processing
30 to 120 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
Up to 2 years
In any 730-day period
Requires I-20 and SEVIS I-901 fee (paid separately).
H/L/O/P/Q/R Work
No visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
$205
≈ R3,353
Processing
60 to 400 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
Up to 3 years
In any 1095-day period
Petition-based; employer files first.
Fees are the official application fees in USD. ≈ amounts are a live conversion to ZAR and are indicative only.
Worth knowing
Official sourcetravel.state.gov
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Valid Passport
Bank Statements 3-6 Months
Proof Of Funds
Travel Itinerary
Accommodation Proof
Return Ticket
Admission Letter
Tuition And Living Funds Proof
Bank Statements
Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency If Required
Job Offer Or Sponsorship
Sponsorship Or Permit Approval
Qualifications Proof
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