Hello house, I have a piece of advice for you, your family or any of you friends that is coming to South Africa. What happened to my family friend that is coming to visit me in Durban today from Nigeria. The hotel was booked through booking.com and he used his debit card. I called the hotel since Wednesday to confirm the booking and they confirmed it but d money was not deducted from his account. Even yesterday I called the hotel to remind them about their booking On getting to the O. R. Tambo International Airport the immigration officer called the hotel and the manager confirmed the booking but the money was not deducted. He was held for 3hours. I thank God for his favour upon their life. The immigration officer now called me and said I need to pay the money in order for him and his wife to be stamped in. I quickly rushed to the hotel and made the payment. The point there was if not God that used the immigration officer to be patient with them they would have send back to Nigeria. Please make sure that you pay for your hotel reservation. He said many Nigerian were sent back because of hotel reservation and yellow card. It's so painful to get to O. R. Tambo International Airport and send back to Nigeria because of hotel reservation and yellow card. I know many God fearing people on this section of Nairaland that can help to do the reservation and proof of residence for people that are coming to study in South Africa. Noting for mahala. (meaning its not free of charge) kosofe.com . Thanks.

Hey bros, trust u are doing good & thanks for the advice. That's why i advise my peeps to use Agoda.com because the deduction is made same day without any delay. Hope to see you when i visit Durban soon. Rgds

femiaction:
Hello house, I have a piece of advice for you, your family or any of you friends that is coming to South Africa. What happened to my family friend that is coming to visit me in Durban today from Nigeria. The hotel was booked through booking.com and he used his debit card. I called the hotel since Wednesday to confirm the booking and they confirmed it but d money was not deducted from his account. Even yesterday I called the hotel to remind them about their booking On getting to the O. R. Tambo International Airport the immigration officer called the hotel and the manager confirmed the booking but the money was not deducted. He was held for 3hours. I thank God for his favour upon their life. The immigration officer now called me and said I need to pay the money in order for him and his wife to be stamped in. I quickly rushed to the hotel and made the payment. The point there was if not God that used the immigration officer to be patient with them they would have send back to Nigeria. Please make sure that you pay for your hotel reservation. He said many Nigerian were sent back because of hotel reservation and yellow card. It's so painful to get to O. R. Tambo International Airport and send back to Nigeria because of hotel reservation and yellow card. I know many God fearing people on this section of Nairaland that can help to do the reservation and proof of residence for people that are coming to study in South Africa. Noting for mahala. (meaning its not free of charge) kosofe.com . Thanks.

femiaction:
Hello house, I have a piece of advice for you, your family or any of you friends that is coming to South Africa. What happened to my family friend that is coming to visit me in Durban today from Nigeria. The hotel was booked through booking.com and he used his debit card. I called the hotel since Wednesday to confirm the booking and they confirmed it but d money was not deducted from his account. Even yesterday I called the hotel to remind them about their booking On getting to the O. R. Tambo International Airport the immigration officer called the hotel and the manager confirmed the booking but the money was not deducted. He was held for 3hours. I thank God for his favour upon their life. The immigration officer now called me and said I need to pay the money in order for him and his wife to be stamped in. I quickly rushed to the hotel and made the payment. The point there was if not God that used the immigration officer to be patient with them they would have send back to Nigeria. Please make sure that you pay for your hotel reservation. He said many Nigerian were sent back because of hotel reservation and yellow card. It's so painful to get to O. R. Tambo International Airport and send back to Nigeria because of hotel reservation and yellow card. I know many God fearing people on this section of Nairaland that can help to do the reservation and proof of residence for people that are coming to study in South Africa. Noting for mahala. (meaning its not free of charge) kosofe.com . Thanks.

I hope we understand the issue here is not that they did not pay for their hotel prior to arrival at O. R. Tambo. I have travelled from Lagos to Johannesburg five times this year and never paid for my hotel prior to arrival at the hotel. The issue is that they used a THIRD PARTY to make the hotel reservation. Hotel reservations are allowed and you do not have to pay for it upfront. However, it must be done DIRECTLY with the hotel.

I have scanned and attached the official South African Visa Requirement for all to read and keep. This should answer all questions around the requirements. Look at No. 7 for hotel reservation.

.

lalabu:

Please what of Abuja VFS and if it is through agent is there any need of that 35k again before the visa comes out in the next 3 days?because my agent wants to collect 160k and he's not promising 3 days sef and I need the visa urgently like second week in dec

Report that agent to EFCC with alacrity!

.

lalabu:

Lol,I will asap

na joke I dey abeg o

ip za agent can deliber balue for money, who za hell am I to fut sand sand por him garri??

state your specific demands for speed and let him name his price. if you fit pay, all na part of the hustle!

yua hear me ko??

lalabu:

Please what of Abuja VFS and if it is through agent is there any need of that 35k again before the visa comes out in the next 3 days?because my agent wants to collect 160k and he's not promising 3 days sef and I need the visa urgently like second week in dec

There's no reason to pay 160K to agents. Apply normally and request for express service if you need the visa urgently. You do not need any agents to process visas. The requirements are there and you can arrange your documents yourself.

TokyoBulls:

There are several stylists in SA, but I do not think it should be hard to find a job in a salon with good experience. However, you must ensure you stay in a big city with opportunities and your papers are right. Do not go on a tourist visa of 3 months and stay put. You need work permit and residence permit.

how much will that cost me pls any idea

omidoyinjoshua:
Hello house

I was the one who notified the room of my admission to UKZN for LLM degree in Law, I have gotten all the necessary requirements for visa application EXCEPT for the proof of residence. Please I need an urgent help from anyone who stays in Durban to assist me with the letter of accommodation.... I don't have the plan of staying with the person AT ALL, I've been trying to make some private arrangements on where I'll stay, but for the purpose of visa application, kindly help with a Letter of Accommodation.

Most grateful for the assistance.

when I processed mine years ago, stellenbosch sent me a letter of accommodation that I used for visa processing. maybe ukzn can help? otherwise make private arrangements

princebaby:
As a hair babar hw hard is it to find job in sa? Pls any idea?

Guy, listen to me: NO TRY AM!.
That money you'd spend on traveling should be used to invest in your hair saloon business.
Lots of nigerians are here, living from hand to mouth because they never planned or listened.
If you don't have a good science degree, hot-in-demand skill or capital for business (at least 800k), don't think about coming to SA. If you do then be ready to live on peanuts or sell drugs (under a boss and earn b/w 3-5k rand) while you risk your life and/or going to prison.
Take it from a guy who knows the legal and street side of surviving in SA.
A word is enough for the wise.

TokyoBulls:

I hope we understand the issue here is not that they did not pay for their hotel prior to arrival at O. R. Tambo. I have travelled from Lagos to Johannesburg five times this year and never paid for my hotel prior to arrival at the hotel. The issue is that they used a THIRD PARTY to make the hotel reservation. Hotel reservations are allowed and you do not have to pay for it upfront. However, it must be done DIRECTLY with the hotel.

I have scanned and attached the official South African Visa Requirement for all to read and keep. This should answer all questions around the requirements. Look at No. 7 for hotel reservation.

Bro don't confuse things.
If you got in 5 times without paying any deposit, I'd say you're lucky.
House, I'd advise you book directly with the hotel and pay at least 2/3 days fee upfront as deposit.
If the hotel management is called and it is discovered that you didn't pay any deposit, you're very likely to be deported (90% chance). I've seen lots peeps deported because of this.
A word is enough for the wise.

in hausa they would say, moneyhungry ka chi gaba ka geya ma su!

in ibo they would say, moneyhungry gwa kwa ha ka ha nu!

in yoruba they would say, ehmmm...well, I no sabi yoruba.

moneyhungry, tell dem oooo! I like it when we're not mincing words. cos sometimes some assume it to be hostility.

just imagine, person wan go SA go turn barber. wat an ignoramus!!

brainbucks:
in hausa they would say, moneyhungry ka chi gaba!

in ibo they would say, moneyhungry gwa kwa ha ka ha nu!

in yoruba they would say, ehmmm...well, I no sabi yoruba.

moneyhungry, tell dem oooo! I like it when we're not mincing words. cos sometimes some assume it to be hostility.

just imagine, person wan go SA go turn barber. wat an ignoramus!!

Hahaha! Brother the thing tire me o. People would never listen.
The other day I dey inside resturant dey eat, one naija guy beg me to please remain food for him say him never eat since morning. I just had pity and bought him a plate.
Some of them I see them and wonder how they could afford a flight ticket to SA.
There are lots of rich nigerians in SA but they didn't just pick money on d streets, they had to plan, work hard and/or take huge risk.

Hello house, please I need advice, I applied for South Africa visa and passport is now ready for collection,been there since last week Friday, the problem now is that I have lost the slip am suppose to get the passport with, it was in my wallet that got snatched 2 weeks ago.. How do I get the passport back? Thanks

Lucky4real28:
Hello house, please I need advice, I applied for South Africa visa and passport is now ready for collection,been there since last week Friday, the problem now is that I have lost the slip am suppose to get the passport with, it was in my wallet that got snatched 2 weeks ago.. How do I get the passport back? Thanks

Just go to VFS and explain to them. I'm sure you're not the first person to have found yourself in this predicament. I imagine that since it's your passport and you won't be wearing a mask, they'll verify and set you on your way.

But, if it comes to it, you could always cut out and mortgage just a quarter of your left ball to convince them you're forreal lol

brainbucks:


Just go to VFS and explain to them. I'm sure you're not the first person to have found yourself in this predicament. I imagine that since it's your passport and you won't be wearing a mask, they'll verify and set you on your way.

But, if it comes to it, you could always cut out and mortgage just a quarter of your left ball to convince them you're forreal lol

lol, well thanks I will just go there tomorrow to get it

Good day house,

Please I would like to know what it will take an engineering graduate to obtain Critical Skills work permit in SA.I was hinted by a few friends in SA that engineers are highly sought for in SA, don't know how true.

My Bachelors degree is in Electrical Engineering and I have about 2 years work experience.

Thanks.

Emasel:
Good day house,

Please I would like to know what it will take an engineering graduate to obtain Critical Skills work permit in SA.I was hinted by a few friends in SA that engineers are highly sought for in SA, don't know how true.

My Bachelors degree is in Electrical Engineering and I have about 2 years work experience.

Thanks.

Study to PhD level, preferably in SA, and it's GUARANTEED.

Otherwise, get an employer to get you. Almost hopeless, as any employer would have to prove that there's absolutely no South African alive who can take the place you're attempting to occupy.

Again, almost hopeless. Almost. But determination can push you to try and exploit that very tiny iota of hope that's left.

brainbucks:


Just go to VFS and explain to them. I'm sure you're not the first person to have found yourself in this predicament. I imagine that since it's your passport and you won't be wearing a mask, they'll verify and set you on your way.

But, if it comes to it, you could always cut out and mortgage just a quarter of your left ball to convince them you're forreal lol

just for those with same issue or might have same issue,i was asked to go swear an affidavit and then a police report which I did and that was all, got back my passport with the visa on it.

Lucky4real28:
just for those with same issue or might have same issue,i was asked to go swear an affidavit and then a police report which I did and that was all, got back my passport with the visa on it.

congrat bro how many month and please where did u book your hotel reservation and also please list the document u submitted

aspenjnr:
congrat bro how many month and please where did u book your hotel reservation and also please list the document u submitted

documents I submitted are statement of account, letter of introduction from my company, letter of leave approve from my company, personal letter of introduction..salary pay slip, hotel booking and flight booking from wakanow unpaid, I booked directly from hotel, but it was book on hold, can't remember name of hotel now.. I got 3 months single entry.. Took 10 working days for processing till collection stage. Good luck

Hello houe. Pls I need advice on one issue. I hold a passport that is due to expire in 2018 while I'm going for a study that will last for 3 years, commencing in january 2016. I read an instruction that an applicant must have a passport having 30 days validity after one's stay. How do I do this? Because immigration told me they don't renew passport until it expires. Thanks the experienced fellows.

It's no big deal. Just go ahead and apply for your study permit. It doesn't affect you in anyway even if your permit is issued for 3 years. All you need do is renew your passport upon expiry in 2018 and attach the one with the permit to it. All the best

meagainstdem:
Hello houe. Pls I need advice on one issue. I hold a passport that is due to expire in 2018 while I'm going for a study that will last for 3 years, commencing in january 2016. I read an instruction that an applicant must have a passport having 30 days validity after one's stay. How do I do this? Because immigration told me they don't renew passport until it expires. Thanks the experienced fellows.

meagainstdem:
Hello houe. Pls I need advice on one issue. I hold a passport that is due to expire in 2018 while I'm going for a study that will last for 3 years, commencing in january 2016. I read an instruction that an applicant must have a passport having 30 days validity after one's stay. How do I do this? Because immigration told me they don't renew passport until it expires. Thanks the experienced fellows.

you are likely to be given 2years just like my case. My study permit expires 31st of December, 2015 while my passport will expire by March 2016. I just renewed my passport now and will be going to Abuja on Monday to extend my visa to cover for next year, and my graduation in 2017.

Hello house, I need information on which day of the week I can apply for refund of my repatriation fee at Abuja Embassy. 110k is too much to forget. Thanks.

@ yinksob002 and chemashie. Thanks. Noted

Bro what is the chance of one who studied a science oriented course in the uni but came out with 3rd ,what is the chance of such one getting a teaching job in SA.Mind u,the can teach too,thanks@moneyhungry

Lucky4real28:
just for those with same issue or might have same issue,i was asked to go swear an affidavit and then a police report which I did and that was all, got back my passport with the visa on it.

that would make perfect sense. I concur.

House please, where can one obtain yellow fever card and police report fast? Also, I learnt there is timetable for visa application in Lagos and how much in total does the visa processing cost? Thanks a lot.