Visas

Even if you are not staying in the US, but are in transit in a US airport on the way to the Windies, it appears as though you will need a US visa.
In SA, you need to make an appointment to apply for your visa (call the Visa information Centre on (011) 275 6300). To make this appointment you need:

• a PIN number which you an either buy from any Pick 'n Pay Supermarket or by credit card over the phone (R86)
• your passport number

You need to take the following to your appointment:

• passport
• 1 colour photo (5cm x 5cm)
• deposit slip for R740 which you have deposited in cash at any FNB branch
• application form DS156 (to be filled out online at http://evisaforms.state.gov/ and printed out)
• guys only - application form DS157 (to be filled out online at http://travel.state.gov and printed out)
• letter from your employer stating how long you have been employed and how long you will be away for
• 3 months bank statements AND 3 months payslips
• if you own a house, title deeds or bond statements
• details of hotel where you are staying (if staying in US)/itinerary
• R60 cash for DHL to deliver your visa

I have a detailed document setting out all of this info, which I will email to everyone, and they also tell you what you need when you phone the Visa Information Centre.