United States Embassy in South Africa

With an ever-increasing number of American Tourists visiting South African shores – and with a large number of South African’s choosing to spend time in the United States, the US Embassy has a lot of work to do. The U.S. Embassy is housed in a large rectangular building covering an entire city block. While all those inside this massive construction work for the same purpose, you will find that a number of them are American, while others are South African. Thus you will always find someone that you feel you can talk to – someone who understands your individual needs.

The US Embassy in South Africa is located in 877 Pretorius Street, Arcadia in Pretoria. This stunning city is the setting for many different embassies and consulates and the United States is no exception. With one of the largest embassy buildings in the country, it is difficult to miss and tourists from out of the country need not feel too lost when searching for help to replace lost or stolen visas and other important documents. The US Embassy in South Africa provides a number of special services for citizens of the United States, including the provision of replacement passports, birth reports and notarials. They are also the best place to contact if you have an emergency whilst on holiday such as a death in the family or an arrest.

Of course, the US Embassy is no stranger to South African citizens either and hundreds visit the embassy to apply for American Visas each year. A number of work-and-tour programs are offered to students graduating from high school and this has lead to an increase of South African visitors on American soil. Whether you’re looking for a Non-immigrant Visa or an Immigrant Visa, you can be sure that the US Embassy in Pretoria is the place to contact. Alternatively, you can contact one of the US Consulates in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Whatever you choose, you can be sure that you will be provided with all the information necessary to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip so contact the US Embassy today.

User Comments & Reviews

SouthAfrica.com Team
2010-06-02 10:01:13

Hi I have an appointment or interview with the US embassy this coming friday 4th June and havent received the confirmation email. There seems to be no contact where one can actually speak to a person instead of a robut voice and i dont want to pay another fee for interview just to ask them to sent it to me. I guess my name is unusual for the Americans to pronounce right so it might be that they took my details incorrect. Well here goes nothing and i hope there is someone who can help me quickly.
Hi Gert, while we understand your frustration, unfortunately we do not represent the US Embassy. Have you tried emailing them at the adress on their website? http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/contact-us.html Sorry we could not be of more assistance.

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Gert Diedericks
2010-06-02 07:36:25

Hi I have an appointment or interview with the US embassy this coming friday 4th June and havent received the confirmation email. There seems to be no contact where one can actually speak to a person instead of a robut voice and i dont want to pay another fee for interview just to ask them to sent it to me. I guess my name is unusual for the Americans to pronounce right so it might be that they took my details incorrect. Well here goes nothing and i hope there is someone who can help me quickly Kind Regards Gert

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zimasa
2010-04-13 09:41:35

My manager will be attending the UNCSD in New York in May for 2 weeks, she has a US visa (valid until 15 April 2011)along with a South African Official passport, we want to cofirm its validity as the passport that its on has expired and she now has a new passport with out a US visa.

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Anuoluwapo
2010-04-10 18:18:59

Please what are the requirement for a visiting in USA, my girl friend want to invite me, please get back to me quick Anuoluwapo

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malitha barnabas
2010-02-22 09:18:52

I have a valid USA Visa. Please tell me how long can I stay for in the USA with this visa - 12 months or 6 months. I will not work during my stay as I have retired.

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Mel
2010-01-12 07:37:41

I have been trying to get a greencard for years now, but with no luck, do you think the programmes they offer are a scam as this is now from 2002 that I've applied.

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Megan Billman
2010-01-10 14:42:38

My mom and I were arguing about how long a Working VISA is valid for I say its 12 months(1 year) my mom thinks 6 months. Which one is it?

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Ala
2010-01-06 02:02:16

Hello I am American, Is is possible to obtain a work visa for South Africa if I have no Bachelor or master degree but I have some education? Where do I start this process?

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SouthAfrica.com Team
2009-12-22 10:49:06

To Susan Farrington, Please note that SouthAfrica.com does not represent any government authorities. You can fin the information you are looking for on the following website - http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/visas.html

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Susan Farrington
2009-12-21 06:52:01

My family and I are travelling to USA in March 2010 for 2 weeks holiday and would like to know how to go about getting visa's.

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