The tourist visa is for South Africans who want to visit United States for tourism purposes. For tourism purposes, you need to obtain a B-2 visa. For business purposes, you need to obtain the B-1 visa. Foreigners can also use B-2 tourist visa for business purposes. This practically means
that, if you have an old B-1/B-2 visa originally issued for a tourist trip, it
may be valid for a planned business trip. People who seek medical attention in the United States can also obtain the B-2 visa. Other documents that must be provided includes: Proof that shows you are a legitimate citizen of
South Africa. For example; birth certificate, marriage certificate, driver’s
license etc. Proof of criminal history. This will be in form of police records. Financial affordability must be provided. This is in form of your bank statements from the last three months. Evidence of employment and family ties which shows you have the intention of returning to South Africa after the duration of your trip. Applicants who are less than 18 should make sure they have the original copy of their birth certificate. If you intend to extend your stay, you must file a request with the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Here are some rules guiding your trip to the US: Smoking cigarette is greatly
frowned on in the US. Although, people don't mind marijuana. You are not allowed to buy alcohol unless you're 21 years old and above. Credit cards and bank cards are usually the preferred mode of payment. 911 is the emergency number in the US.