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H2A Visa Approvals at Cape-town Consulate

How many H2A 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.

02K3K5K7KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 688 approved688FY17FY2018: 1,166 approved1KFY18FY2019: 1,527 approved2KFY19FY2020: 2,176 approved2KFY20FY2021: 3,069 approved3KFY21FY2022: 5,887 approved6KFY22FY2023: 6,830 approved7KFY23FY2024: 6,435 approved6KFY24FY2025: 6,003 approved6KFY25

6,003

FY2025

6,830

Peak (FY2023)

-6.7%

vs FY2024

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How each South africa consulate has changed

H2A visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

JohannesburgCape TownDurban
02K4K6K8KVisas approvedFiscal yearJohannesburg, FY2017: 1,276 approvedJohannesburg, FY2018: 2,217 approvedJohannesburg, FY2019: 2,982 approvedJohannesburg, FY2020: 2,945 approvedJohannesburg, FY2021: 3,328 approvedJohannesburg, FY2022: 3,375 approvedJohannesburg, FY2023: 4,646 approvedJohannesburg, FY2024: 5,921 approvedJohannesburg, FY2025: 7,614 approvedCape Town, FY2017: 688 approvedCape Town, FY2018: 1,166 approvedCape Town, FY2019: 1,527 approvedCape Town, FY2020: 2,176 approvedCape Town, FY2021: 3,069 approvedCape Town, FY2022: 5,887 approvedCape Town, FY2023: 6,830 approvedCape Town, FY2024: 6,435 approvedCape Town, FY2025: 6,003 approvedDurban, FY2017: 195 approvedDurban, FY2018: 133 approvedDurban, FY2019: 197 approvedDurban, FY2020: 240 approvedDurban, FY2021: 85 approvedDurban, FY2022: 261 approvedDurban, FY2023: 1,150 approvedDurban, FY2024: 2,281 approvedDurban, FY2025: 1,814 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When H2A visas are approved in Cape-town, South africa

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Nov.

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965
1k
681
246
145
174
224
119
36
22
59
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Mar
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May
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Jul
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Oct
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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-566512918357656699649
Feb-1912735598719191,4242,0201,582
Mar3333873566078731,4112,6591,9611,943
Apr152247449-7691,483630598684
May7370105234-466394195181
Jun30505029687316147161154
Jul335067194132285222246328
Aug497078135165385330256229
Sep183971-11521013614096
Oct2691035745138-
Nov144120422932-
Dec33928-1167987-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H2A visas at Cape-town Consulate in South africa?
No approval rate is published for H2A 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 H2A 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 H2A 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 H2A visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your H2A 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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