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Last checked: 21 Oct 2026

VFS Global centres for South African passports in the USA

All 7 centres listed by DHA on 21 Oct 2026 [source]. Hours are for both submission and collection.

Appointments only at VFS. No walk-ins. The SA Chamber USA summary of the official DHA/DIRCO webinar says there are no walk-in appointments at VFS centres and that all appointments must be made online on the VFS website [source]. Any VFS centre can be used regardless of the state you live in [source, source]. Book only through services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/zap.
CentreAddressDaysHoursBooking and sources
Atlanta100 Peachtree Street, Suite 225, 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303Saturday only9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection)Book on VFS [source, source]
Chicago142 E Ontario Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611Monday to Friday (except public holidays)9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection)Book on VFS [source, source]
Houston1001 Texas Ave, Floor 10, Suite 1020, Houston, TX 77002Monday to Friday (except public holidays)9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection)Book on VFS [source, source]
Los Angeles5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 504, Los Angeles, CA 90036Monday to Friday (except public holidays)9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection)Book on VFS [source, source]
Miami (Coral Gables)2655 S Le Jeune Road, PH-1A, Coral Gables, FL 33134Saturday only9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection)Book on VFS [source, source]
New York128 E 32nd Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 10016Monday to Friday (except public holidays)9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection)Book on VFS [source, source]
Washington, DC1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005Monday to Friday (except public holidays)9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection)

Note Listed by DHA and SA Chamber. The SA Embassy SA Citizens Services page lists VFS centres in Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York and does not mention Washington DC.

Book on VFS [source, source]

VFS helpline as published in the VFS presentation hosted by SA Chamber USA: +1 313 462 0561, info.sappidusa@vfshelpline.com, business hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [source]. The VFS site itself could not be read by our checker on 21 Oct 2026 (it blocks automated access), so confirm details there.