yinksob002: There is no fixed time for processing d visa. It could take between two to four weeks depending on a number of factors and you may be lucky to have it processed within one week. However, I will advise you to put in your application 1st week of sept since you intend to travel before 9th october. All d best t

Dare14: Please can anyone in the house send me a link to download the South African visiting visa form

sovpounds:

I eventually applied for the visa at VFS in Lagos on Friday, September 5 and I was sent a text message yesterday (September 10) that my processed application has returned to VFS. I was surprised that it took just 3 working days and I applied in the same Lagos that many people on this thread said takes a lot of time. I picked up my visa this morning.

Thank you all for your advice.

yinksob002: Congrats. Just like i mentioned in my earlier thread that you may be lucky to have it processed within a week. My last SA visa renewal came out in two days. I wish you a safe trip to SA.

All the best

Aboderinkay: I was asked to send my original documents to SAQA before eevaluation certificate will be issued.Please advice me

yinksob002: I will advise you to send the certified hard copies to the person in question and as well include a letter to SAQA asking them to post a copy of the evaluation certificate to Wits univ. directly upon completion (Note that you will be asked to pay for d postage).

As per your second question, you will still need to send the certified hard copies of your credentials to Wits University. Upon receipt of the certified hard copies, the status on your online portal will change from 'Not certified" to ''Received". (N.B: Ensure that you use a reliable courier coy like DHL).

In terms of processing time, I will advise you to do your SAQA in SA cos it is faster going by my experience. I did mine during my vacation in SA using the 10days option (being the fastest) and it came out in two weeks.

All the best.

FeyiDOT: Hello, I really appreciate everyones contribution on this thrend. I ve some questions.
Pls I want to apply for study permit and I want to know where to apply is it vfs office or their embassy. From their requirement how do I get the medical insurance. Lastly can anyone give me the approximation of the amount for the whole process. Plss I need it urgently to start the process cos I ve to see my supervisor to finalise my phd proposal .thanks

chemashie: I need help from experienced people on this thread, I got this mail while trying to source for information on application for accompanying Visa for my family..."In theory, according to the new laws, on a Study Visa your family cannot accompany you. You may qualify for a Critical Skills Work Visa. Please see attached and tell me if you agree that you fit into at least one Critical Skills category and also which Professional Body you would register with (compulsory)."
It seems I'm having problem with comprehension or what do you all think is happening? Does that mean my family can't join me on accompanying visa as a PhD student? I need help very fast!!!!

Aboderinkay: I was asked to send my original documents to SAQA before eevaluation certificate will be issued.Please advice me

samtol4: Don't rush in sending your originals because they will still require your school to confirm through email or letter that you graduated from the school.Please compel your school to respond to Saqa's request by sending a letter or mail to confirm your results. .

chemenger:

Thanks so much, I want to know if SAQA would send evaluation certificate to me in naija and have them send a copy to wits university?

TYPOP:

It depends on what you fill on your forms. If you asked them to send to both you and Wits (and paid for that service, of course), then the certificate will be sent to both. If you didn't pay any extra cost, they will post only to you.

I also know of people who ask them to send to addresses of people in SA as it is cheaper and faster. The ones in SA then scan it to them back home.

yinksob002: I will advise you to send the certified hard copies to the person in question and as well include a letter to SAQA asking them to post a copy of the evaluation certificate to Wits univ. directly upon completion (Note that you will be asked to pay for d postage).

As per your second question, you will still need to send the certified hard copies of your credentials to Wits University. Upon receipt of the certified hard copies, the status on your online portal will change from 'Not certified" to ''Received". (N.B: Ensure that you use a reliable courier coy like DHL).

In terms of processing time, I will advise you to do your SAQA in SA cos it is faster going by my experience. I did mine during my vacation in SA u sing the 10days option (being the fastest) and it came out in two weeks.

All the best.

chemenger:
Thanks and can one use the scanned copy for visa processing in Lagos as you've earlier mentioned Lagos request for saqa?

chemenger: Can this person in SA print out the scanned copies of the certified transcript, certificate and the international passport sent to him for SAQA instead of sending hard copy to him.

Aboderinkay: My fear is abt the security of my original documents

Donxavier: hello house,

It's a family situation that has brought me here, as I am not conversant with SA immigration rules. I believe I can get the help I need here. My sister eloped with a man to SA 14 days ago. She told me a lot of things that i find hard believing,hence why am here. Please help me separate the lies from fact.

1. She said she was given a 5 year visit visa from Nigeria? Can this be true? I just find this very hard to believe especially for a first time traveler.
2. She says the man she's with will change her visiting status to either a study permit or work permit or even refugee status...all of these with supposedly thousands of rand. I know this is Africa and corruption is everywhere but is it really possible thru backdoor means to convert your visiting visa to any of the other long term residency visas inside SA.

The man she's with owns his own business in SA.


please any one with an insight into all these?

harlyon: . Not Possible. I stand to be corrected

chemenger:

Thanks so much, I want to know if SAQA would send evaluation certificate to me in naija and have them send a copy to wits university?

janet5444: 3.wana ask if I can apply for study permit from here after i get my accompanied spouse visa. .4.kindly list d requirements for d application. ..just to know if I have all.5.the process is likely to take how long? 6.is the application form going to be dat of normal B1-84 form or the temporary residence permit form.tks in anticipation

janet5444: I jst applied to the skol am looking forward to aving my bHons and d admission letter not yet out..d requirements so far includes letter of invitation from my hubby, his permit page n passport page, letter of introduction from my employer, self introduction letter, statement of account from both of us, flight booking, repatriation fees; medical n radiology result n marriage certificate

TYPOP:

Yes sir/ma, you may.



They asked for originals, not certified copies. I believe they have your certified copies already. Meanwhile, they are not asking for your international passport.

May I ask if you have applied already or you are just planning to apply? If you are just planning to apply, then certified copies will do. If they sent you a mail requesting for your originals, then you need to send those.

Cheers.