my appreciation goes to the house for useful contibutions. i overstayed for 9days in September 2015, because of extension in my training program.the immigration gave me a form asking me to appel if i want to come back to South Africa before a year. I will like to visit again by May this year.How do i go about it.

segzy201:
pls where can i get d yellow card. i mean part of d medical report needed

At Port Health, by the toll gate of Muritala International Airport Lagos. It's 1K. Go with your int. Passport

farolee:
my appreciation goes to the house for useful contibutions. i overstayed for 9days in September 2015, because of extension in my training program.the immigration gave me a form asking me to appel if i want to come back to South Africa before a year. I will like to visit again by May this year.How do i go about it.

I think the law is to appeal within 10 days or so, am not sure the law does not affect me cos am a permanent resident. But check the fact

Hello, please I have loads questions to ask.I want to get all my documents ready on Monday so that Tuesday I can go to the embassy for my study visa.
1. I want to make a flight itinerary/reservation with southafrican airways but I don't really understand the thing. There's an option that says you pay before the next 72hrs, no way I'm going to pay for flight before my visa is approved. If I don't pay the reservation will be cancelled and submitting a cancelled reservation in d embassy will be a problem any way out?
2.how many months of transaction is to shown on my sponsors bank statement? Also do I need to get my own bank statement too
3. When I made the 1st payment I had to give the money (naira) to someone to change to dollar and send to someone in South Africa to Change into rands and pay for me. Please is there a simple way I can get rands with my naira?
4.Does proof of residence mean the proof of where you'll be staying in South Africa or where you're staying here in Nigeria.
5. The school stated that the lesson is schedule to start on 10th February and there is a space in the form that said "any additional information you wish to bring to the departments attention"
Can I plead for fast approval because the starting date is so near?

NB: I have my yellow card, med and radiological report, acceptance letter from the institution(stating the total duration of program and also the address of where I'll be residing) I'm expecting the medical cover tomorrow(Monday) and also the police character report.

staggerlee:

I think the law is to appeal within 10 days or so, am not sure the law does not affect me cos am a permanent resident. But check the fact

i will like an advice from someone who has similar experince and how to go about it here in Nigeria.

Hello Housemates, I love u all..the collective information from this group helped me in obtaining SA VISA without any stress or use of any agent..Huge thanks most especially to Staggerlee and keneking...Keneking came to my rescue even wen I was confused Wat to fill infront of the vfs officer...I had just relocated to a new apartment 1 week before I submitted and was confused if 2 weeks is enuf to suffix a permanent address convincingly...I filled in the 2 weeks and submitted alongside everything requested on the check list...It wasn't stressful....just explain any unclear information on your letter of introduction and you will be good...I submitted 2 weeks old flight reservation from SAA...I requested for 5days single entrance but was given 3 months Visa + multiple entrance...I believe this is enuf to encourage people that want to do it alone without using any agent...Good luck

xtonuns:
Hello Housemates, I love u all..the collective information from this group helped me in obtaining SA VISA without any stress or use of any agent..Huge thanks most especially to Staggerlee and keneking...Keneking came to my rescue even wen I was confused Wat to fill infront of the vfs officer...I had just relocated to a new apartment 1 week before I submitted and was confused if 2 weeks is enuf to suffix a permanent address convincingly...I filled in the 2 weeks and submitted alongside everything requested on the check list...It wasn't stressful....just explain any unclear information on your letter of introduction and you will be good...I submitted 2 weeks old flight reservation from SAA...I requested for 5days single entrance but was given 3 months Visa + multiple entrance...I believe this is enuf to encourage people that want to do it alone without using any agent...Good luck

Thanks for the compliments
lalasticlala

naruto02:
Hello, please I have loads questions to ask.I want to get all my documents ready on Monday so that Tuesday I can go to the embassy for my study visa.
1. I want to make a flight itinerary/reservation with southafrican airways but I don't really understand the thing. There's an option that says you pay before the next 72hrs, no way I'm going to pay for flight before my visa is approved. If I don't pay the reservation will be cancelled and submitting a cancelled reservation in d embassy will be a problem any way out?
2.how many months of transaction is to shown on my sponsors bank statement? Also do I need to get my own bank statement too
3. When I made the 1st payment I had to give the money (naira) to someone to change to dollar and send to someone in South Africa to Change into rands and pay for me. Please is there a simple way I can get rands with my naira?
4.Does proof of residence mean the proof of where you'll be staying in South Africa or where you're staying here in Nigeria.
5. The school stated that the lesson is schedule to start on 10th February and there is a space in the form that said "any additional information you wish to bring to the departments attention"
Can I plead for fast approval because the starting date is so near?

NB: I have my yellow card, med and radiological report, acceptance letter from the institution(stating the total duration of program and also the address of where I'll be residing) I'm expecting the medical cover tomorrow(Monday) and also the police character report.

Please anyone there with answers?

xtonuns:
Hello Housemates, I love u all..the collective information from this group helped me in obtaining SA VISA without any stress or use of any agent..Huge thanks most especially to Staggerlee and keneking...Keneking came to my rescue even wen I was confused Wat to fill infront of the vfs officer...I had just relocated to a new apartment 1 week before I submitted and was confused if 2 weeks is enuf to suffix a permanent address convincingly...I filled in the 2 weeks and submitted alongside everything requested on the check list...It wasn't stressful....just explain any unclear information on your letter of introduction and you will be good...I submitted 2 weeks old flight reservation from SAA...I requested for 5days single entrance but was given 3 months Visa + multiple entrance...I believe this is enuf to encourage people that want to do it alone without using any agent...Good luck

Thanks, but am not sure I did anything extraodinary, Glad u can visit SA and have fun

1. You dont have to pay for the flight. It doesnt matter if it expires. You just need to make a reservation with intended travel date..print it and add it to the documents you are required to submit.

2. You need 3 months bank statements. You are to submit the statement for one person. If ur submiting ur sponsors bank statement make sure he/she writes you a letter of sponsorship.

3. With the current forex policy in the country... its cheaper for you to pay ur fees thru ur bank with a Form A request or you can use bureau de change for a higher rate. Also u can get Rand at MMIA but take note of the limit you can travel with physically.

4. Proof of residence in South Africa.

5. My brother you can include that but sincerely prayers what you need most here so they process ur visa in time to meet up with school.

naruto02:
Hello, please I have loads questions to ask.I want to get all my documents ready on Monday so that Tuesday I can go to the embassy for my study visa.
1. I want to make a flight itinerary/reservation with southafrican airways but I don't really understand the thing. There's an option that says you pay before the next 72hrs, no way I'm going to pay for flight before my visa is approved. If I don't pay the reservation will be cancelled and submitting a cancelled reservation in d embassy will be a problem any way out?
2.how many months of transaction is to shown on my sponsors bank statement? Also do I need to get my own bank statement too
3. When I made the 1st payment I had to give the money (naira) to someone to change to dollar and send to someone in South Africa to Change into rands and pay for me. Please is there a simple way I can get rands with my naira?
4.Does proof of residence mean the proof of where you'll be staying in South Africa or where you're staying here in Nigeria.
5. The school stated that the lesson is schedule to start on 10th February and there is a space in the form that said "any additional information you wish to bring to the departments attention"
Can I plead for fast approval because the starting date is so near?

NB: I have my yellow card, med and radiological report, acceptance letter from the institution(stating the total duration of program and also the address of where I'll be residing) I'm expecting the medical cover tomorrow(Monday) and also the police character report.

@hankvoight thanks. I appreciate. But where's this MMIA? I called a number on the vsf website (I don't know where to get contact of those in the embassy)the man told me that study visa takes up to 3months and there are applications that's been submitted since November and hasn't been returned. I was scared upon hearing that because my training starts 10th February and I'm submitting the application next week Tuesday(could've been tomorrow but the police clearance delayed the stuff) I want to tell the school if there's any way they'll plead to the department of home affairs on my behalf to fast track my application.

pls can someone explain this fight reservation issue? am i suppose to attach the fight reservation and other documents in the checklist during visa application process? and how its done

segzy201:
pls can someone explain this fight reservation issue? am i suppose to attach the fight reservation and other documents in the checklist during visa application process? and how its done

yes u need to attach flight reservation and other documents mentioned on the vfs website and u can do the reservation a day before submission

MMIA means Murtala mohd International airport in Lagos. Well that is if you intend leaving for SA thru Lagos. Its true. They are experiencing major backlogs at the embassies. If your school can get in contact with home affairs directly that wud be good.
But like I said you need to pray after submitting ur application.

naruto02:
@hankvoight thanks. I appreciate. But where's this MMIA? I called a number on the vsf website (I don't know where to get contact of those in the embassy)the man told me that study visa takes up to 3months and there are applications that's been submitted since November and hasn't been returned. I was scared upon hearing that because my training starts 10th February and I'm submitting the application next week Tuesday(could've been tomorrow but the police clearance delayed the stuff) I want to tell the school if there's any way they'll plead to the department of home affairs on my behalf to fast track my application.

pls any idea in d house some part of dis BI-1738 visa application form is not relevant from 12.4 to the end. pls should i leave it blank or write n/a for all

There are SAA flight that go from ABUJA-LAGOS with a layover of about an hour then LAGOS-JO'BURG then to PORT ELIZABETH.
So I think during the layover at MMIA I'll do the exchange

saqa has completed my application since 22/1/2016 but am yet to receive mail for collection of my certificate aby deal pls?

segzy201:
saqa has completed my application since 22/1/2016 but am yet to receive mail for collection of my certificate aby deal pls?

Call Saqa don't send email

segzy201:
pls any idea in d house some part of dis BI-1738 visa application form is not relevant from 12.4 to the end. pls should i leave it blank or write n/a for all

LEAVE IT JUST TICK WHAT IS APPLICABLE TO STUDY VISA.. GOODLUCK...

HankVoight:
MMIA means Murtala mohd International airport in Lagos. Well that is if you intend leaving for SA thru Lagos. Its true. They are experiencing major backlogs at the embassies. If your school can get in contact with home affairs directly that wud be good.
But like I said you need to pray after submitting ur application.

STUDY VISA TAKE JUST 10 WORKING DAYS THAT IS TWO WEEKS FROM YOUR DATE OF SUBMISSION.. THE ONLY THING THAT MAY CAUSE DELAY IS WHEN THEY CALL YOU FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT. IT IS ONLY SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY THAT ATTENDS TO STUDY PERMIT AND NOT VSF...

naruto02:

Please anyone there with answers?

STUDY VISA TAKE JUST 10 WORKING DAYS THAT IS TWO WEEKS FROM YOUR DATE OF SUBMISSION.. THE ONLY THING THAT MAY CAUSE DELAY IS WHEN THEY CALL YOU FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT. IT IS ONLY SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY THAT ATTENDS TO STUDY PERMIT AND NOT VSF... IF YOU SUBMIT ON THURS 28TH JAN YOU WILL BE TOLD TO COME AND PICK YOUR INTL PASSPORT ON 12TH OF FEB...

GOODLUCK


THE EMBASSY IS AT OKOYA THOMAS V.I YOU CAN GET A TRICYCLE FROM OBALENDE GOING TOWARD EKO HOTEL ROUND ABOUT V.I

Good day to good people of Naira land. Please I need your advise on how to do hotel and flight booking without going through any agent.

Diamond1960:


STUDY VISA TAKE JUST 10 WORKING DAYS THAT IS TWO WEEKS FROM YOUR DATE OF SUBMISSION.. THE ONLY THING THAT MAY CAUSE DELAY IS WHEN THEY CALL YOU FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT. IT IS ONLY SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY THAT ATTENDS TO STUDY PERMIT AND NOT VSF... IF YOU SUBMIT ON THURS 28TH JAN YOU WILL BE TOLD TO COME AND PICK YOUR INTL PASSPORT ON 12TH OF FEB...

GOODLUCK


THE EMBASSY IS AT OKOYA THOMAS V.I YOU CAN GET A TRICYCLE FROM OBALENDE GOING TOWARD EKO HOTEL ROUND ABOUT V.I

Is it possible for someone living in Abuja to obtain d application form for SA student visa in Abuja, complete and still submit it in Abuja or I'll have to travel to Lagos to do it?

pls house the visa application document request for proof of qualification and i have my first degree certificate but i only have statement of results for my master degree because my certificate is not yet ready and i want to apply for visa application can i put the statement of result their?

midep:
Good day to good people of Naira land. Please I need your advise on how to do hotel and flight booking without going through any agent.

Use Google and check hotels around the city u r going to, u will see alot of hotel adverts from mainly the agents like bookings.com, hrs.com etc....u can check out the beautiful hotels and rooms on their website but wen u select a hotel of ur choice...Restrict ur search to the hotel using same Google, visit d hotel's website,make ur reservation online,get the hotel's phone numbers from the contact section to confirm ur reservation , give them a call from Nigeria...with this u can confirm the price u saw online, they will send u a Performa invoice with the hotel's account number by email...well for safety, I had to get a friend in SA to help me make the payment and I transferred back to a Nigerian account which is cheaper or you can wire straight to the account... But try and get someone over there to help you confirm the details over there to avoid Internet fraud...pay by urself and don't send any money to any individual's account..u can insist to speak with the manager all d time if possible...I hope this will help

Flight reservation is not stressful, Google the airline of ur choice, follow the prompts, fill in ur biodata, departure date, returning date, but select to pay later...u will receive an email confirming your booking reservation...Remember to restrict ur search to the main airline companies and not Agents for example wakanow.com

Pls house the visa application document request for proof of qualification and i have my first degree certificate but i only have statement of results for my master degree because my certificate is not yet ready and i want to apply for visa application can i put the statement of result their?

xtonuns:


Use Google and check hotels around the city u r going to, u will see alot of hotel adverts from mainly the agents like bookings.com, hrs.com etc....u can check out the beautiful hotels and rooms on their website but wen u select a hotel of ur choice...Restrict ur search to the hotel using same Google, visit d hotel's website,make ur reservation online,get the hotel's phone numbers from the contact section to confirm ur reservation , give them a call from Nigeria...with this u can confirm the price u saw online, they will send u a Performa invoice with the hotel's account number by email...well for safety, I had to get a friend in SA to help me make the payment and I transferred back to a Nigerian account which is cheaper or you can wire straight to the account... But try and get someone over there to help you confirm the details over there to avoid Internet fraud...pay by urself and don't send any money to any individual's account..u can insist to speak with the manager all d time if possible...I hope this will help

Flight reservation is not stressful, Google the airline of ur choice, follow the prompts, fill in ur biodata, departure date, returning date, but select to pay later...u will receive an email confirming your booking reservation...Remember to restrict ur search to the main airline companies and not Agents for example wakanow.com

Thank u for the information, I appreciate.. But my concern here is what if I pay for the hotel and visa is deny ?

Also can I make a lump sum of like 400k into my salary account and use the statement at the embassy ? and for how long does the money stays in the account before my application.

Hi guys. Happy new year.

I went home for the break and while home, I did a gold debit MasterCard. Today, at Pick n Pay, CPT I tried to use it to pay at POS but couldn't use it. We tried again and again but the system did not recognize it. Has anyone experienced that?

segzy201:
Pls house the visa application document request for proof of qualification and i have my first degree certificate but i only have statement of results for my master degree because my certificate is not yet ready and i want to apply for visa application can i put the statement of result their?

Well their is no need if you have not gotten your certificate.. statement of result is allowed... you can put your statement of result there...

femiaction:
How many days you got from immigration at airport? Because your visa will expire on 26th January. If you stay beyond your valid visa you will pay for overstasy. Thanks

I got 10 days as expected. Valid till 3rd February, 2016.

Good day house. Kudos to everyone that has contributed so far to the success of this wonderful thread.
I am planning to start my PhD studies in SA this year but I have tried to get a supervisto no avail.
I need your kind help in this regards. I studied biochemistry for both my first and second degree. I am very open minded about area of research and school.
Looking forward to your help, suggestions and tips. Thanks.

midep:


Thank u for the information, I appreciate.. But my concern here is what if I pay for the hotel and visa is deny ?

Also can I make a lump sum of like 400k into my salary account and use the statement at the embassy ? and for how long does the money stays in the account before my application.

As far as money comes in and out of ur account, I don't think there will b an issue with lump sum...besides I paid in a lump sum of 600k and spent about 50k from it on 1st of January and submitted my application on the 11th...
For the paid hotel reservation fee, I think u shd discuss with the hotel manager and see if they hv a refund policy incase u don't get a VISA...I think a good hotel should refund with at least 2 weeks notice from u about contract termination....try n discuss with the hotel manager...