How long can South African passport holders stay in United States?

The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.

How much does the United States entry cost for South African citizens?

The official fee is 435 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

United States visa for South African citizens

South African citizens need a visa to enter United States.

Visa required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: 18 Jun 2026 (3 days ago)

Status: Visa required
Max stay: Set by visa
Official cost: 435 USD
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel

Cost note

Includes the standard B-1/B-2 MRV fee plus the Visa Integrity Fee treatment used elsewhere in this dataset; confirm live fees before applying.

What you need

valid passport
B-1/B-2 visitor visa before travel
DS-160 confirmation
visa appointment confirmation and supporting evidence

Official source

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.

Why this verdict

South Africa is not a U.S. Visa Waiver Program country. South African citizens normally need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa before travelling to the United States for tourism or short business visits.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for United States?: South African citizens need a visa to enter United States. (Visa required.)
How long can South African passport holders stay in United States?: The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.
How much does the United States entry cost for South African citizens?: The official fee is 435 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Related countries

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