Official Visa from South Africa to United States of America
- Applicants of this visa type diplomats and other South African government officials traveling to the United States for official duties on behalf of South Africa.
- The category of diplomatic visa that will be issued to you depends on your rank within the government.
- The A-1 visa is for diplomats and other government officials while the A-2 visa is for the immediate family members of the A-1 visa holder.
- Local government officials representing their states cannot apply for the diplomatic visa.
- As a diplomat, if the purpose of your visit to the country is non-official, you may not apply for this visa type.
- A letter confirming your status in the government and the purpose of your visit.
- The official’s name, position and title, place of visit, purpose of travel and duration of stay should be included in the letter.
- If you are traveling with someone less than 18 years of age, a separate visa should be gotten for such person.
- Diplomats are not charged a fee for their visa.