Good day everyone,
I'm really glad to be a member of this forum. I have been following this particular thread for sometime now. In fact, the information I gathered from here enabled me to apply for my visa and it was out within 6 days in Lagos and I will be travelling by December.

However, I will like gurus in the house to clarify me on the following cuz this will be my first time of travelling out.

In my visa application I stated I will be attending a conference between 19th November to 30th December and i believe my visa was granted on that basis cuz it came out quick but for some reasons I will no longer attend the conference but would want to utilize the visa by second week of December.

Now my questions are: hope the purpose of my visit will not affect me at the port of entry since I will be travelling on a different date? I mean is there a way the immigration officers at the port of entry detect this and refuse one entry?

Again, hope I can use the visa any time for visiting aside the time and reason stated on my application.

Answers needed asap

Cc: justwise, ucheokpara, et al.

nakosaberks:
Good day everyone,
I'm really glad to be a member of this forum. I have been following this particular thread for sometime now. In fact, the information I gathered from here enabled me to apply for my visa and it was out within 6 days in Lagos and I will be travelling by December.

However, I will like gurus in the house to clarify me on the following cuz this will be my first time of travelling out.

In my visa application I stated I will be attending a conference between 19th November to 30th December and i believe my visa was granted on that basis cuz it came out quick but for some reasons I will no longer attend the conference but would want to utilize the visa by second week of December.

Now my questions are: hope the purpose of my visit will not affect me at the port of entry since I will be travelling on a different date? I mean is there a way the immigration officers at the port of entry detect this and refuse one entry?

Again, hope I can use the visa any time for visiting aside the time and reason stated on my application.

Answers needed asap

Cc: justwise, ucheokpara, et al.

if the visa is multiple entry then you can use it again, if it's single entry you cant use it again after the programme, also make sure you enter south African within 13th december to 20th because they have your informations on their system that the visa was granted so that you can attend the programme, else if you try to enter after that date you may be refused entry.

ucheokpara100:
if the visa is multiple entry then you can use it again, if it's single entry you cant use it again after the programme, also make sure you enter south African within 13th december to 20th because they have your informations on their system that the visa was granted so that you can attend the programme, else if you try to enter after that date you may be refused entry.

Thanks for the prompt reply.
The visa is for conference which starts 19th November which is tomorrow to 30th November. Are you saying 20th of December is OK or will it be useless after 30th November?

I will check if it is single or multiple when I get home.

nakosaberks:


Thanks for the prompt reply.
The visa is for conference which starts 19th November which is tomorrow to 30th November. Are you saying 20th of December is OK or will it be useless after 30th November?

I will check if it is single or multiple when I get home.

sorry i meant to say 19th november to 30th november, try to enter south africa within the period (conference is on) else after the conference you will be refused entry.

ucheokpara100:
sorry i meant to say 19th november to 30th november, try to enter south africa with the period (conference is on) else after the conference you will be refused entry.

OK.
I don't intend travelling within the period cuz of other engagements I have presently. So, how do I go about it.

Are you saying I should forget about using the visa once the period of the conference is over but my 3 months validity is still on? or can I be stamped in if I have a good explanation plus other documents including confirmation of hotel reservation?

Btw, how will they detect the reason for my visit when what is stated on the visa is "visit" not conference... I want to have adequate information that is why I dey ask all these questions.

Thanks.

nakosaberks:


OK.
I don't intend travelling within the period cuz of other engagements I have presently. So, how do I go about it.

Are you saying I should forget about using the visa once the period of the conference is over but my 3 months validity is still on? or can I be stamped in if I have a good explanation plus other documents including confirmation of hotel reservation?

Btw, how will they detect the reason for my visit when what is stated on the visa is "visit" not conference... I want to have adequate information that is why I dey ask all these questions.

Thanks.

I need a reply abeg ooooh

nakosaberks:


OK.
I don't intend travelling within the period cuz of other engagements I have presently. So, how do I go about it.

Are you saying I should forget about using the visa once the period of the conference is over but my 3 months validity is still on? or can I be stamped in if I have a good explanation plus other documents including confirmation of hotel reservation?

Btw, how will they detect the reason for my visit when what is stated on the visa is "visit" not conference... I want to have adequate information that is why I dey ask all these questions.

Thanks.

see what you will do, at the point of entry they will ask you what you are going to do in south africa if the conference is still on tell thm you are going for the conference but if the conference is over you should prepare what to tell them that you are going to do and convince them else if they discover they may turn you back but usually they turn 3 people back in every 100 people tht enters.

ucheokpara100:
see what you will do, at the point of entry they will ask you what you are going to do in south africa if the conference is still on tell thm you are going for the conference but if the conference is over you should prepare what to tell them that you are going to do and convince them else if they discover they may turn you back but usually they turn 3 people back in every 100 people tht enters.

Thank you very much Mr Uche. God bless you. Mr Eugene thanks for pushing for answers.

I won't be arriving for the conference that's why I'm asking to get a good answer ready. I intend telling them I'm there on tourist visit and dats it. The big question which is still unanswered is if they can detect that I was issued the visa to attend a conference. If yes then I will craft my answer to accommodate my reason for not attending the conference and why I chose to visit for tourism. But if they won't know, then telling them is not necessary.

So, the big question is, is there any way they will know I was issued the visa for conference Ab nitio?

nakosaberks:


Thank you very much Mr Uche. God bless you. Mr Eugene thanks for pushing for answers.

I won't be arriving for the conference that's why I'm asking to get a good answer ready. I intend telling them I'm there on tourist visit and dats it. The big question which is still unanswered is if they can detect that I was issued the visa to attend a conference. If yes then I will craft my answer to accommodate my reason for not attending the conference and why I chose to visit for tourism. But if they won't know, then telling them is not necessary.

So, the big question is, is there any way they will know I was issued the visa for conference Ab nitio?

ok, since you know the conference 'll be over before you travel just tell them that you have been hearing alot about south africa that you decided to visit the country and return back, they wont dig deep, but if they want to follow up it's their on the system that the visa was issued because of conference, hope you understand now

they usually follow up if they are not convinced with your answers, if they are convince no problem if they are not convince they 'll follow up and proove to you that you are lieing hope you are clearified.

ucheokpara100:
they usually follow up if they are not convinced with your answers, if they are convince no problem if they are not convince they 'll follow up and proove to you that you are lieing hope you are clearified.

Good day Mr Uche,please I want to apply to universities in south Africa for my Master, I need schools with no application fee,I also want to know if it is possible to work and study while in south africa.Again can 1.2m settle all my bills including school fee and accommodation

Arrihinius:
Good day Mr Uche,please I want to apply to universities in south Africa for my Master, I need schools with no application fee,I also want to know if it is possible to work and study while in south africa.Again can 1.2m settle all my bills including school fee and accommodation

all schools that i know usually charge application fees, u need additional source of income that money can help you to start but not enough to complete the programme, you can do security jobs, Restaurant, saloon jobs while you are studying.

ucheokpara100:
all schools that i know usually charge application fees, u need additional source of income that money can help you to start but not enough to complete the programme, you can do security jobs, Restaurant, saloon jobs while you are studying.

Stellenbosch doesn't charge for international students

Arrihinius:
Good day Mr Uche,please I want to apply to universities in south Africa for my Master, I need schools with no application fee,I also want to know if it is possible to work and study while in south africa.Again can 1.2m settle all my bills including school fee and accommodation

Try University of Johannesburg and University of Western Cape. And others application fee is not dat much 200,300 rands thats around 4,5,6k in naira.

Please I want to know the process of securing a permanent residence permit after studies. Do they have specific number of years one must spend before he/she can apply for permanent residence in S.A?

penitential:
Please I want to know the process of securing a permanent residence permit after studies. Do they have specific number of years one must spend before he/she can apply for permanent residence in S.A?

come with permit from Nigeria after that you will apply for merminent residence.

What sort of permit should I come with-study permit?

ucheokpara100:
come with permit from Nigeria after that you will apply for merminent residence.

penitential:
What sort of permit should I come with-study permit?

any permit apart from study permit

ucheokpara100:
any permit apart from study permit

. Hello pls what about visitor's permit/visa. Can i also use it to get resident permit.

Swith:
. Hello pls what about visitor's permit/visa. Can i also use it to get resident permit.

no visitor's visa mean you are just visiting that you are not staying

ucheokpara100:
no visitor's visa mean you are just visiting that you are not staying

Thanks for your kind response. One more thing pls. Is it possible i renew my visitor's visa or apply to change it from visitor's visa to any other permit while in S.A.

Swith:
Thanks for your kind response. One more thing pls. Is it possible i renew my visitor's visa or apply to change it from visitor's visa to any other permit while in S.A.

you can only do that within 30 days when you arrive here, after 30 days if you dont do it you wont do it again unless you go back and come again.

ucheokpara100:
you can only do that within 30 days when you arrive here, after 30 days if you dont do it you wont do it again unless you go back and come again.

Thanks a lot. I appreciate your attention. One more last question please. Right now am processing my visitor's visa so i want to know when the 3 months will start counting. Will the visa start counting as soon as i successfully get the visa here in nigeria or anytime i get there in S.A. Thanks as i awaits your kind response.

Hello all, I need to make some payments online in rand but it's pretty difficult cos of FX restrictions here.

Is there anyone willing to help in exchange for naira to be paid into their account.

I need about 6000rands.


Thanks

Swith:
Thanks a lot. I appreciate your attention. One more last question please. Right now am processing my visitor's visa so i want to know when the 3 months will start counting. Will the visa start counting as soon as i successfully get the visa here in nigeria or anytime i get there in S.A. Thanks as i awaits your kind response.

it starts counting immediately u received it their in Nigeria. that 3 months means u must use it within 3 months afta 3 months you cant use the visa again secondly evenif you have 12 months you can only stay here 30 days valid to process yours permit or go back.

ucheokpara100:
it starts counting immediately u received it their in Nigeria. that 3 months means u must use it within 3 months afta 3 months you cant use the visa again secondly evenif you have 12 months you can only stay here 30 days valid to process yours permit or go back.

.Thank you, i appreciate...

Dexcmd:


Try University of Johannesburg and University of Western Cape. And others application fee is not dat much 200,300 rands thats around 4,5,6k in naira.

please I want to know if the application of Stellenbosch university is still on.If not can I get schools that the application is still on now,so that I can apply.

Arrihinius:
please I want to know if the application of Stellenbosch university is still on.If not can I get schools that the application is still on now,so that I can apply.

For all I know most schools application has ended but I think some department application ends 30th November. Check the school website for details.

please who has paid for the momentum medical aid recently. I have been trying to pay with uba MasterCard, but I am having difficulties. Please, I need help here and it's urgent. Please, kindly help here.

Pls are there opportunities after a PhD in SA? I'm thinking of starting my PHD in SA next year but I'm unsure of opportunities after and how easy it is to get a permanent residency after. Thanks

ucheokpara100:
it starts counting immediately u received it their in Nigeria. that 3 months means u must use it within 3 months afta 3 months you cant use the visa again secondly evenif you have 12 months you can only stay here 30 days valid to process yours permit or go back.

@ucheokpara100, pls can I whatsapp u, I intends coming to SA this January. I might need ur help.... Pls Pls Pls

danshy:
please who has paid for the momentum medical aid recently. I have been trying to pay with uba MasterCard, but I am having difficulties. Please, I need help here and it's urgent. Please, kindly help here.

Naira cards don't work anymore.

Use a usd card or get someone in SA to pay for you.

PS: someone on this thread years ago once helped me pay for my daughters school runs in rands while I paid in the ngn equivalence to his account. I wasn't able to come here and say thank you properly, I have even forgotten your username.
Whoever you are, God bless you immensely!!!