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Verified official data: Oct 23, 2026

South Africa

Visitor (B1/B2), student, and employment appointment wait time averages by consulate.

Important Booking Note: These wait times are informational post averages published weekly by the U.S. Department of State. For confirmed appointment booking, log into the official consular appointment scheduling portal for South Africa.

Johannesburg

60–180 days

Visitor (B1/B2)

84 days

Student (F/M/J)

1 days

Work (H/L/O/P)

1 days

Crew / Transit

1 days

Johannesburg — Appointment Wait Trend

Cape Town

60–180 days

Visitor (B1/B2)

70 days

Student (F/M/J)

3 days

Work (H/L/O/P)

4 days

Crew / Transit

0 days

Cape Town — Appointment Wait Trend

Data Guarantee: Sourced from the U.S. Department of State Global Visa Wait Times feed. Read our verification standards.

South Africa Visa Appointment FAQs

How should consular wait times for South Africa be interpreted?

Published wait times reflect weekly rolling averages reported by the State Department for standard nonimmigrant appointment slots. Because appointments are released in tranches and cancellation openings occur dynamically, real-time availability on the official booking portal can vary.

How do emergency or expedited appointment requests work?

Each U.S. embassy and consulate maintains an emergency appointment procedure for urgent, unforeseen travel (such as urgent medical treatment, unexpected death of an immediate family member, or urgent business travel). Expedite requests are evaluated individually by consular officers.

Does appointment wait time affect the likelihood of visa issuance?

No. Appointment wait times reflect post operational capacity and scheduling demand only. Consular officers adjudicate applications strictly based on eligibility under U.S. immigration law.