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F-1 Visa Approvals at Cape-town Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Cape-town Consulate in South africa issued, by fiscal year and month. The State Department does not publish refusals by post, so no approval rate exists for this consulate and none is shown.

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Visas approved per year: Cape-town, South africa

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

0173346519692Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 240 approved240FY17FY2018: 346 approved346FY18FY2019: 325 approved325FY19FY2020: 181 approved181FY20FY2021: 297 approved297FY21FY2022: 506 approved506FY22FY2023: 407 approved407FY23FY2024: 550 approved550FY24FY2025: 692 approved692FY25

692

FY2025

692

Peak (FY2025)

+25.8%

vs FY2024

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How each South africa consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

JohannesburgCape TownDurban
03056109141KVisas approvedFiscal yearJohannesburg, FY2017: 519 approvedJohannesburg, FY2018: 743 approvedJohannesburg, FY2019: 813 approvedJohannesburg, FY2020: 233 approvedJohannesburg, FY2021: 1,029 approvedJohannesburg, FY2022: 1,066 approvedJohannesburg, FY2023: 955 approvedJohannesburg, FY2024: 1,219 approvedJohannesburg, FY2025: 890 approvedCape Town, FY2017: 240 approvedCape Town, FY2018: 346 approvedCape Town, FY2019: 325 approvedCape Town, FY2020: 181 approvedCape Town, FY2021: 297 approvedCape Town, FY2022: 506 approvedCape Town, FY2023: 407 approvedCape Town, FY2024: 550 approvedCape Town, FY2025: 692 approvedDurban, FY2017: 94 approvedDurban, FY2018: 92 approvedDurban, FY2019: 125 approvedDurban, FY2020: 73 approvedDurban, FY2021: 193 approvedDurban, FY2022: 161 approvedDurban, FY2023: 220 approvedDurban, FY2024: 238 approvedDurban, FY2025: 195 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When F-1 visas are approved in Cape-town, South africa

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

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7
10
21
52
70
101
58
17
18
25
49
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-2529231251151784
Feb-467-97838
Mar65121-1651146
Apr9106--23145139
May2334323-48727492
Jun44586028192766476
Jul807674-641368313887
Aug584950712384476257
Sep201213-111812282
Oct155154312102041-
Nov2011183017172457-
Dec38274133-495373-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at Cape-town Consulate in South africa?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at Cape-town, or at any individual consulate. The State Department reports issuances by post but not refusals, so the percentages on this page are the worldwide rate for the visa class in each fiscal year. The issuance counts are specific to Cape-town.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at Cape-town Consulate?
Factors include the completeness of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the consulate's workload. Common refusal reasons include missing documents, insufficient ties to your home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a F-1 visa at Cape-town Consulate?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips above, and consider professional guidance for complex cases.
Where does this consulate's visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. Statistics are updated regularly to reflect the latest available information.
Do Cape-town Consulate issuance numbers change over time?
Yes. Issuance volume moves with policy changes, global events, staffing at the post and application demand. The tables above show every fiscal year published so far, so the direction of travel is visible.
Can I attend my F-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your F-1 visa interview at a U.S. consulate in a different country (known as third-country processing). However, approval rates, wait times, and requirements may differ. Always check the specific consulate's policies and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying in a different country.
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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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