U.S. visa for South African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for South African passport holders visiting United States for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United States e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United States visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
United States tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.
If you are looking for United States visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United States nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of United States in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 7 minutes)
- Durban: The Consulate General of United States in Durban, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 7 minutes)
- Johannesburg: The Consulate General of United States in Johannesburg, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 7 minutes)
- Cape Town: The Consulate General of United States in Cape Town, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 7 minutes)
United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 481,458 | N/A |
| 2009 | 457,355 | -5.01% |
| 2010 | 498,083 | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 526,863 | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 555,825 | 5.50% |
| 2013 | 594,636 | 6.98% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.00% |
| 2015 | 0 | % |
| 2016 | 48,432 | % |
| 2017 | 45,240 | -6.59% |
| 2018 | 46,427 | 2.62% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United States & South Africa comparison
United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 7.54 times smaller than United States.
As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 276,469,019 more people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted United States & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United States | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 338,814,313 | 62,345,294 | 276.5 million more people live in United States than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 273 | 124 | United States has 149 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 134 | 67 | United States passport holders can visit 67 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 1147 | 197 | U.S. hosts 950 more foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to United States in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 46,427.
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