justwise:


I don't know what you are on about, when did i ban you and what evidence do you have to support that claim?

sewpabee:
Hello house.

I am really scared my visa might get denied on the basis of insufficient funds.

I am a recent graduate and I was invited by Microsoft to interview in South Africa. The interview is supposed to last for 3 days. And Microsoft agreed to foot the bill for the flights and hotel reservations. They booked using their card and I submitted the the bookings as well.

The only problem is that in the Visa Support Letter Microsoft didn't explicitly state that they would buy the tickets. It only said that they would be handling my stay there.

I was asked to submit my bank statement which obviously doesn't have the amount for the ticket in it.

I'm worried that my visa might get denied because of this.

My interview is supposed to be by December 5th (flight on the 3rd) and I submitted on November 16th

Manager007:


@Johnny2015

As an applicant from Nigeria, best advise would be for you to finalize your initial PhD Study Visa application as a sole applicant. However, on the forms, you would note your wife and kids details on forms. I believe there's a section saying or asking "if they would be travelling with you" Just choose NO.

Once you have secured your Study Visa, travelled to SA and fully registered and enrolled at your educational institution, then send the following documenta to Nigeria for your wife and kids to apply:
1. Your passport and visa page(Certified copies)
2. Proof of enrolment at Educational institution
3 Your SA bank statements
4. Proof of accomodation- school residence(not the best in this case)

They will issue them a Visitor Visa most-likely for the duration of your program(But it wont exeed 3 yeara)

If you need further assistance, please ask

All the best

Manager007:


@Andfieldboss,

ECSA isnt the only Engineering Regulatory body in South Africa and seriously they delay candidates evaluation for up to 6 months. There's another one and it's also recognized for your evaluation and membership. I will ask my friend and i will let you know.

Johny2015:


Sorry to bother you @Manager007

2 questions for you.

Would this position of yours remain so, even if my PhD programme is Sponsored by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Then secondly, When applying for them later as you advised, am I to select a Visitor or relatives visa for them on the application form?

Manager007:
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Anfieldboss:


Thank you sir, I will be expecting your feedback.

Manager007:


I will get back to you today my friend.

odigiri1983:

Am currently having same issue after paying with my card yesterday,no payment confirmation either from SAQA nor my bank.

MusaIbrahim1:



please am going for a fully funded seminar in Pretoria on the 9-11, will be leaving on the 7th... I intend to apply at the Abuja visa center but from what I understand, they only accept 150 applications per week ( I do not know if am right about this).... I intended to submit my application on 22nd this month but am skeptical that I may end up not meeting up to be among the 150.... so am thinking about shifting my coming to Abuja to 26th which is a M but am still worried about the time the visa will take to come out... Note: the seminar is handled by the European Commission and Department of Sci Tech, SA... Do you think I will be able to submit if I go by the middle of the week Please advise, thank you

Manager007:


If i understand you correctly, you are planning to attend a conference 9th of 11(November) or 9-11 December? And you plan on departing naija on 7th December?

Well if so, i dont see any reason why you cant go ahead and apply. You just need a very structured motivation letter as to why your application should be processed very quickly. Just draft it in your own words.

If you need help, i can send you some sort of draft to use. Some months ago, a young man(he contacted me here on Nairaland too) was almost in your predicament here and i wrote a letter for him and his study visa was processed within days. He's now in SA studying though he stopped contacting me now that he's enjoying southy girls(ha ha). It's a free help and im not demanding anythin.

MusaIbrahim1:


Thank you for the response... yeah.. am traveling on 7th December... please send the motivation letter to me through johnnny0brooks AT gmail. com.. so I can also compare it with the one I have... Thank you, I appreciate


also, is there a possibility of me submitting on Thursday?

Manager007:




Yes sir, my advise remains the same. I have to let you know, applications made in Nigeria and by Nigerians are treated differently and not always like what VFS website states. Its almost always assumed you are running away from Naija.

Furthermore,When you are on Doctoral Studies at SA universities, it's always considered that you are in the university's employment since you will have an office, teach(possibly) receive stipends and awards etc. That puts you in a good stead for your wife and kids application.


As far as i know(but you can research or ask around further) your wife will have to apply for Accompany Spouse Dependent Visa(This is simply the same as Relatives Visa).

If your kids are of schooling age and you want them to school whilst here in SA, then get admission letter (even if its from a creche/kindergaten school) and use that to obtain Study Visa for them. But if not, you can always just include in their mom's application and you can sort out their schoolin when they arrive.

If you have further questions pls ask

babstope05:


I am also having the same issue, please how did you resolve it?
i dont mind giving you a call, kindly send a mail to me
topebabs3@gmail.com

bibike123:
Hello gurus,
My sponsor is a citizen of RSA, and have sent me statement of acct(10,000rands closing bal), salary advice/ pay slip, SA ID, letter of introduction, invitation and sponsorship.

As of me, my statement of acct is nothing to write about,
My question is
**Is his own enough SOA and other document that enough for visiting visa to be granted
**if it's not not enough,can I summit a family member statement of acct who is also a Co sponsor?.
** must I include my statement of acct, bearing in mind that it is very poor.


Pls I need an urgent answer
Thanks

innamorat:
Good day house, please my husband is looking for accommodation somewhere safe in Johannesburg. He has stayed less than six months there. Please does anyone know an affordable vacant accommodation where he can stay. Thanks. Please those who reside there should inform me on what to do.

Geenosko:


What's his budget and preferred area?

innamorat:
Gauteng Johannesburg is the preferred area and his budget is less than 90000 in Nigeria currency per month. Thanks

Geenosko:


Gauteng is a very big province, and Johannesburg is a very big city o!! . (let him be specific on the suburb)

So at that price he will have to share a two bedroom apartment with someone.

Let him check out this link, it fits within his budget range
http://www.live-easy.co.za/ferndale/index.php

SouthieGirl:
Hello everyone,

I have read back almost 100 pages (and still reading) but since I haven't seen a question like mine and time is of the essence, I would like to ask for assistance.

I have studied in the UK and spent about a year, and the information on the SA home affairs page reads, "
If you are 18 years and older, a police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years is required."

So is it right to guess I need a police clearance from the UK?

I have seen an online site to apply for one but if anyone has gotten one before or knows someone who has, kindly assist with any helpful info.

Thanks.

qalifa:

Yes you will have to get a police clearance

SouthieGirl:


Thanks.

Have you done one before? Is ACRO the certified body and how long does it take?

babstope05:


I am also having the same issue, please how did you resolve it?
i dont mind giving you a call, kindly send a mail to me
topebabs3@gmail.com

Drey143:
Please who submitted recently at the Lagos high commission.. I submitted on the 8th, today makes it 2weeks and I haven't heard nothing

Danoskhy:
I submitted same 8th in lagos.....and i've picked up today. Visa given!