yansky:

no i dont. can i get a refund cz i still have all my receipts with me and a coresponding alert for it?

send email tto your bank and let your contact person in Nigeria go their office with receipts of alert.

Hello bro it wasn't my pali dat was stamped den. Some1 complained same to me. But as far as i knw is dat d red stamp means ban, the duratiom of d ban is wat i can't ascertain. But i will suggest u apply again afta a peruod of 6 months or 1 yr frm d date of ban.

All the best.

bblesn:
@TOLMA28. you posted a complain in 2013 abt a red stamp On ur passport. It happened to me 2days ago. Pls I need help with the agent u used. A quick response will be appreciated.

samtol4:
send email tto your bank and let your contact person in Nigeria go their office with receipts of alert.

Alright thanks a lot

bro its real, no fear. naija is just a better place to enrich the oyibos. enjoy your stay in sa.

fischer77:
Hello Nairalanders,

I recently got a visitors visa to south Africa after being rejected once. This time it was 'non appearance'. My question is how real are these non appearance visa since I didn't submit the application myself, the agent claimed he knows an insider in vfs. Application was submitted on Friday and visa came out on Tuesday. Pls could this be real? And how do I go about confirming it cos I'm a little skeptical

yansky:



PLEASE HELP. THERE IS DS WEIRD THING HAPPENING TO ME. IM ALWAYS OVER CHARGER WHEN I USE MY FIDELITY MASTER CARD HERE. THE EXCHANGE RATE GOES FROM 18 TO AS FAR AS 33NAIRA. IVE LOST ABOUT 2000RANDS ALONE DS WEEK. PLEASE DOES ANY1 KNOW WHATS WRONG. PLEASE HELP

I had this same problem too. The thing is, when you withdraw with a nigerian debit card, south africa takes like 15percent for tax and your bank also charges between 300 and 500 naira.

I don't know if there is a way around it. Internet transfers don't recognise local banks

Hello people,me and my baby visas was denied ,I just got to knw dat frm d agent I'm using,could it be d overstaying money dat they said I must pay dat cause dis or what,I use another new passport for d application of my visa,though d passport number is different from d one on d old one,I'm just so worried here,I dnt knw what to do,my baby is a citizen there already bt never ve a south african passport to travel,he ve a south african id number already ,which I suppose to collect d south african passport while coming home bt I can't,due to emergency,is it possible for me to call someone in Sa to help me get my babys SA passport and stamp it out of SA,or its nt possible. cc TYPOP. Collinsfbi

Hello people,is it possible for me to send someone in SA to help me get my baby SA passport,his SA id number is already with me in his birth certificate,I'm presently in nigeria here,and if its allowed,how is my baby going to snap a pix on his SA passport while nt in south africa,or I can send send a photo passport also,and moreover ,if it can be done,can they help me to stamp d SA passport out of south africa,and if its done like dat,can he only use d SA passport to travel out of nija to SA.pls urgent advice needed pls. CC. Samtol4 and others,pls help out,God bless

pyr8te:
@ elume2020. Did u apply in RSA or here in nigeria?

Applied here in the Republic.

MojAyo:
Hello people,me and my baby visas was denied ,I just got to knw dat frm d agent I'm using,could it be d overstaying money dat they said I must pay dat cause dis or what,I use another new passport for d application of my visa,though d passport number is different from d one on d old one,I'm just so worried here,I dnt knw what to do,my baby is a citizen there already bt never ve a south african passport to travel,he ve a south african id number already ,which I suppose to collect d south african passport while coming home bt I can't,due to emergency,is it possible for me to call someone in Sa to help me get my babys SA passport and stamp it out of SA,or its nt possible. cc TYPOP. Collinsfbi

Since you used an agent, he should be able to inform you as to why you were denied. It could be the reason you alluded to and could be a result of fraudulent documentation used by an agent.

As to your second question, let's think about it. Wouldn't it be necessary to take your baby's picture for the passport? Secondly, even if they succeed in getting the passport without your baby being present, stamping out of SA means immigration says they see your baby leaving SA. Unless you use illegal channels, it's impossible.

My advice, go to the embassy there in naija on the days for SA citizens, explaining that your daughter is a citizen. Then speak with the staff on ways of getting your daughter's passport. There may be a way out of this since she has her ID book. Don't let security prevent you as this embassy belongs to your daughter. At that level, your daughter has a right to enter without being stopped while you don't have such right cos you're Nigerian. However, your baby needs guidance, hence you must go in as well.

Cheers.

MojAyo:
Hello people,me and my baby visas was denied ,I just got to knw dat frm d agent I'm using,could it be d overstaying money dat they said I must pay dat cause dis or what,I use another new passport for d application of my visa,though d passport number is different from d one on d old one,I'm just so worried here,I dnt knw what to do,my baby is a citizen there already bt never ve a south african passport to travel,he ve a south african id number already ,which I suppose to collect d south african passport while coming home bt I can't,due to emergency,is it possible for me to call someone in Sa to help me get my babys SA passport and stamp it out of SA,or its nt possible. cc TYPOP. Collinsfbi

Also, you don't need to stamp out of SA before you stamp in. People stamp out of SA with SA passport and stamp into naija with Naija passport and vice versa.

And BTW, while you're there in naija, get naija passport for your baby now before you reach SA.

Cheers.

TYPOP:


Since you used an agent, he should be able to inform you as to why you were denied. It could be the reason you alluded to and could be a result of fraudulent documentation used by an agent.

As to your second question, let's think about it. Wouldn't it be necessary to take your baby's picture for the passport? Secondly, even if they succeed in getting the passport without your baby being present, stamping out of SA means immigration says they see your baby leaving SA. Unless you use illegal channels, it's impossible.

My advice, go to the embassy there in naija on the days for SA citizens, explaining that your daughter is a citizen. Then speak with the staff on ways of getting your daughter's passport. There may be a way out of this since she has her ID book. Don't let security prevent you as this embassy belongs to your daughter. At that level, your daughter has a right to enter without being stopped while you don't have such right cos you're Nigerian. However, your baby needs guidance, hence you must go in as well.

Cheers.

tanx dear,I later saw why they denied me,its as a result of invitation letter nt signed,the thing is when my agent gave me my application to submit,the invitation letter was nt signed,after my submission of visiting visa with my babys document,I had a call frm the embassy dat they need me to bring an inv itation letter dats signed,they called me on the 24th,and they said I must bring it before on the 28th of dat month,which was last month,I called my agent and told him,he said he will call the organisers to send him another invitation letter with a signature,which those people didn't reply him,and time was running fast,so he told me he will sign it himself dat I shouldn't worry,dat it won't be a problem as long as they see the signed invitation letter,I went in with dat,so in a weeks time ,me and my babys passport came out,the reason for the refusal was based on invitation letter nt signed,lemme explain myself more better to u,I once overstayed in southy like 3years overstay,with me using an assylum then,when I was about to come home with my baby,the immigration charged me for overstay in their country 3000rands,when I want to apply dis visiting visa of recent with my baby,I use a new nigerian passport and my baby also has a nigerian passport,my agent told me with me using a new passport,dat my overstayed issue won't show,its only at 0R Tambo it may show,and I will give them their 3000rands,did the consular found out dat I overstayed in their country and never want to put it in the reason for visa refusal or its just only the invitation letter signature problem,pls I want to ask u,after visiting visa refusal,can I reapply immediately,before I'm thinking if I can come to SA with my baby with d visiting visa,dat I use my baby valid visiting visa with his south african birth certificate dat ve his south african id number on there to apply for his south african passport there,and also if I can use my valid visiting visa(before it expires)to apply for a permanent residence through my babys south african id,can it still works like dat or the rules ve change in south africa for me to use visiting visa to apply for my permanent residence,should I come with visiting visa or I should apply for study permits for myself and do visiting visa for myself,pls I need ur vry best advice on dis,tanx.

MojAyo:
tanx dear,I later saw why they denied me,its as a result of invitation letter nt signed,the thing is when my agent gave me my application to submit,the invitation letter was nt signed,after my submission of visiting visa with my babys document,I had a call frm the embassy dat they need me to bring an inv itation letter dats signed,they called me on the 24th,and they said I must bring it before on the 28th of dat month,which was last month,I called my agent and told him,he said he will call the organisers to send him another invitation letter with a signature,which those people didn't reply him,and time was running fast,so he told me he will sign it himself dat I shouldn't worry,dat it won't be a problem as long as they see the signed invitation letter,I went in with dat,so in a weeks time ,me and my babys passport came out,the reason for the refusal was based on invitation letter nt signed,lemme explain myself more better to u,I once overstayed in southy like 3years overstay,with me using an assylum then,when I was about to come home with my baby,the immigration charged me for overstay in their country 3000rands,when I want to apply dis visiting visa of recent with my baby,I use a new nigerian passport and my baby also has a nigerian passport,my agent told me with me using a new passport,dat my overstayed issue won't show,its only at 0R Tambo it may show,and I will give them their 3000rands,did the consular found out dat I overstayed in their country and never want to put it in the reason for visa refusal or its just only the invitation letter signature problem,pls I want to ask u,after visiting visa refusal,can I reapply immediately,before I'm thinking if I can come to SA with my baby with d visiting visa,dat I use my baby valid visiting visa with his south african birth certificate dat ve his south african id number on there to apply for his south african passport there,and also if I can use my valid visiting visa(before it expires)to apply for a permanent residence through my babys south african id,can it still works like dat or the rules ve change in south africa for me to use visiting visa to apply for my permanent residence,should I come with visiting visa or I should apply for study permits for myself and do visiting visa for myself,pls I need ur vry best advice on dis,tanx.

pls any other person can also advice me on dis,tanx

samtol4:
My little knowledge a RED STAMP means a ban for certain years mayb 1year or less .Did you submit fake bank statement?SA govt has joined other countries using RED STAMP as punishment for fake documents or Suspicious documents .If you submitted genuine documents I MAY BE of help but if the documents are Fake am sorry I can't help .

hello,me and my baby visiting visa is being refused based on an invitation letter not signed,there is no red stamp on the two passports or any stamp,can I reapply back immediately,my agent signed the invitation letter himself why is why I believe they refuse me based on the invitation nt signed,pls help me out,tanx

tweb1:
Guys, I got my study visa on the 6th of march to study at wits but I was already 3weeks behind lecture. The course administrator had alredy adviced me to reapply for 2016. Now I am looking at how I can get momentum health insurance to refund my money since I will not be going for this year. I have written a mail to them twice but no respond. Please can I possibly get a refund from momentum?

hello,pls,what re all the requirements u submitted for u to get a study permit,pls can I pm u

tolma28:
Hello bro it wasn't my pali dat was stamped den. Some1 complained same to me. But as far as i knw is dat d red stamp means ban, the duratiom of d ban is wat i can't ascertain. But i will suggest u apply again afta a peruod of 6 months or 1 yr frm d date of ban.

All the best.

pls,what about in a case dat d red stamp wasn't stamped in the pali after visiting visa refused,can I reapply back immediately,tanx

Hello gurus in the house, @samtol, @tyop etc please is it possible to get a study permit with a admission from a business school fr MBA course which runs for 2years and six months. The mode of the program is that all assignment is to be submitted through email but workshop (once a month) and exam (twice a year) to be taken in person at the school campus. Will the embassy in Nigeria grant a study visa?

Yes you can reapply immediately.

MojAyo:
pls,what about in a case dat d red stamp wasn't stamped in the pali after visiting visa refused,can I reapply back immediately,tanx

tolma28:
Yes you can reapply immediately.

okay tanx,re u in nija or SA,I want to ask of the possibilities of me using my visiting visa to apply for permanent residence through my baby south african id no,and can I also use my babys visiting visa to apply for his south african passport when I get to SA,cos he ve a south african id no in his birth certificate,his father is a holder of permanent residence in Sa(nt his father really,just use him to act like his father cos of his citizenship in d country)tanx

With the new immigration law it is not possible to convert a visitors visa to other types of permit (although I will neva underestimate d power of money exchanging hands). But above all I strongly advice legit ways of getting visas. Shalom

MojAyo:
okay tanx,re u in nija or SA,I want to ask of the possibilities of me using my visiting visa to apply for permanent residence through my baby south african id no,and can I also use my babys visiting visa to apply for his south african passport when I get to SA,cos he ve a south african id no in his birth certificate,his father is a holder of permanent residence in Sa(nt his father really,just use him to act like his father cos of his citizenship in d country)tanx

MojAyo:
tanx dear,I later saw why they denied me,its as a result of invitation letter nt signed,the thing is when my agent gave me my application to submit,the invitation letter was nt signed,after my submission of visiting visa with my babys document,I had a call frm the embassy dat they need me to bring an inv itation letter dats signed,they called me on the 24th,and they said I must bring it before on the 28th of dat month,which was last month,I called my agent and told him,he said he will call the organisers to send him another invitation letter with a signature,which those people didn't reply him,and time was running fast,so he told me he will sign it himself dat I shouldn't worry,dat it won't be a problem as long as they see the signed invitation letter,I went in with dat,so in a weeks time ,me and my babys passport came out,the reason for the refusal was based on invitation letter nt signed,lemme explain myself more better to u,I once overstayed in southy like 3years overstay,with me using an assylum then,when I was about to come home with my baby,the immigration charged me for overstay in their country 3000rands,when I want to apply dis visiting visa of recent with my baby,I use a new nigerian passport and my baby also has a nigerian passport,my agent told me with me using a new passport,dat my overstayed issue won't show,its only at 0R Tambo it may show,and I will give them their 3000rands,did the consular found out dat I overstayed in their country and never want to put it in the reason for visa refusal or its just only the invitation letter signature problem,pls I want to ask u,after visiting visa refusal,can I reapply immediately,before I'm thinking if I can come to SA with my baby with d visiting visa,dat I use my baby valid visiting visa with his south african birth certificate dat ve his south african id number on there to apply for his south african passport there,and also if I can use my valid visiting visa(before it expires)to apply for a permanent residence through my babys south african id,can it still works like dat or the rules ve change in south africa for me to use visiting visa to apply for my permanent residence,should I come with visiting visa or I should apply for study permits for myself and do visiting visa for myself,pls I need ur vry best advice on dis,tanx.

I remember your story.

It MAY be possible to get the PR with your baby's ID. I can't say it's not. However, I am also not sure if it is possible or not. Unfortunately, I am not at liberty (time) to go through all the letters of the new law. Do yourself favour and read the relevant sections yourself. Also, let an agent in SA advise you.

Cheers.

TYPOP:


I remember your story.

It MAY be possible to get the PR with your baby's ID. I can't say it's not. However, I am also not sure if it is possible or not. Unfortunately, I am not at liberty (time) to go through all the letters of the new law. Do yourself favour and read the relevant sections yourself. Also, let an agent in SA advise you.

Cheers.

okay,tanx so so much,pls can u get me in contact with one SA agent dat can advise me better on dis,and pls can u send me d link of d new law,tanx

tolma28:
With the new immigration law it is not possible to convert a visitors visa to other types of permit (although I will neva underestimate d power of money exchanging hands). But above all I strongly advice legit ways of getting visas. Shalom

okay,tanx for the info,will knw what to do

Hello!pls I applied for s a tourist visa and its getting to a month now without seeing any message or call pls house what do I do?is it that they have not yet finished processing mz visa or what?thanks

Kentrasso:


I had this same problem too. The thing is, when you withdraw with a nigerian debit card, south africa takes like 15percent for tax and your bank also charges between 300 and 500 naira.

I don't know if there is a way around it. Internet transfers don't recognise local banks

What bank do u use? Did they just start it cz it wasn't like ds b4?

MojAyo:
okay,tanx so so much,pls can u get me in contact with one SA agent dat can advise me better on dis,and pls can u send me d link of d new law,tanx

Unfortunately, I don't know any agent. So far, I have solved all my matters in SA myself.

As to the link, here it is: http://www.dha.gov.za/images/final_Immigration_Regulations_2014_1.pdf

Cheers.