Education › Re: 2025/2026 UNILAG Msc & Postgraduate Info Thread - All You Need To Know by amaka157: 8:08am On Jan 06 |
Good morning all, @Enilord, kindly help find out about cell biology and genetics too ... Thanks 🙏 |
Sports › Re: 2026 World Cup:nigeria’s Hopes Revived By DR Congo Players’ Ineligibility Claims by amaka157: 2:23am On Dec 17, 2025 |
My husband said something about Denmark been in this kinda situation some years ago.., they didn't qualify for European league, then, the country that qualified got disqualified for something therefore qualifying Denmark from backdoor... Denmark actually WON that league surprisingly.... |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 9:04pm On Feb 16, 2025 |
Happy Sunday everyone,
I just wanna say thank you to everyone on this platform for all the info we got from here... It assisted us with putting together my niece's visit visa application to Norway and she was approved!
She submitted her application at VFS Abuja on Jan 24 and got back her passport on Feb 11 with a visa for the exact number of days she requested All glory to God! Thank you all |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 8:18pm On Apr 30, 2024 |
Zoey1: 3days tourism? First time traveller I guess? And you think the visa officer will swallow this? Make it real please. 7days is stilll okay. They will think she’s absconding. Arrive there , look around for one day and come back?? Not feasible. Hi, thanks a lot for input ... I have read someone's story on here that applied for 3 days tourist visa... I remember he was given 1week... My niece can't afford 7days and yea, it will be her first time to schengen |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 5:47pm On Apr 30, 2024 |
080bjaked: Hi, Any specific reason why this is posted on the South African forum please? I think you are likely to get more applicable advices from the France/Paris forums.  Yea you're... I posted here in error Thanks btw |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 5:38pm On Apr 30, 2024 |
Osamagioghowewi: what he told you Sorry my niece is the intendng traveller not me |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 4:10pm On Apr 30, 2024 |
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Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 12:34pm On Apr 30, 2024 |
Dentale: N3m or more is a fair amount based on the current exchange rate and number of days but a good bank balance isn’t all they are looking for. Scroll to previous posts to view what constitutes social and economic ties which the embassy will look out for before granting you a visa. All the best. Thanks a bunch for your input |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 10:25am On Apr 30, 2024 |
Good morning fam,
Please how much bank balance is enough for a 3days tourism in Paris. The intending traveller is my niece ( has a steady job, a single mom and post graduate student ) any input will be highly appreciated
Thank you |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 10:16am On Apr 30, 2024 |
Good morning fam,
Please how much bank balance is safe for a 3days tourism in Paris with a paid Airbnb. The intending traveller is my niece ( has a steady job, a single mom, also a post graduate student at a university)
Your input will be greatly appreciated
Thank you |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 3:40pm On Aug 24, 2023 |
Hi all, so my niece got back her passport a while ago and it was positive... she got one month! She applied for 7days Thank you all so much for your help... |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 10:33am On Aug 23, 2023 |
MadeMan01: Track it online on UPS website using the number on the UPS courier print out you were given We have done that and also called ups.. they said the passport is back to vfs... we await vfs call today.. thanks |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 9:56pm On Aug 22, 2023 |
puffmama: Has your niece collected her passport ? I hope she was issued the visa
quote author=amaka157 post=125200036]Hello my people that applied through vfs Abuja, is application usually processed so quickly in Abj... I ask because my niece submitted her application at vfs on Monday 14.08.2023 received a mail today that ups has picked up her processed passport....! The poor girl is scared of collecting her passport oooo... she's just telling us that she's been refused... according to her, there's no way she will get it in so short a time...
Please my people, does this few days processing happen...? she's not considered a frequent traveller... only been to Dubai... Hi mama, she has not received it yet ooo... we don't even know where her passport is now between vfs and ups... Ups told us today that it was sent to vfs ...vfs said ups picked it up... we don confuse like this.. vfs promised to call us tomorrow after they have investigated what really happened... we are keeping fingers crossed now sis... God help us.. thanks a lot for checking |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 10:42pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
puffmama: Its possible ..I submitted on the 9th and it was issued on the 11th but didn't get the ups notification mail till 14th( 12th &13th) were sat & sun
Thanks a bunch puffmama... you're the best..! it's some relief.. even if it's a refusal, she will be fine in the end this I told her...
quote author=amaka157 post=125200036]Hello my people that applied through vfs Abuja, is application usually processed so quickly in Abj... I ask because my niece submitted her application at vfs on Monday 14.08.2023 received a mail today that ups has picked up her processed passport....! The poor girl is scared of collecting her passport oooo... she's just telling us that she's been refused... according to her, there's no way she will get it in so short a time...
Please my people, does this few days processing happen...? she's not considered a frequent traveller... only been to Dubai... |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 7:58pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Hello my people that applied through vfs Abuja, is application usually processed so quickly in Abj... I ask because my niece submitted her application at vfs on Monday 14.08.2023 received a mail today that ups has picked up her processed passport....! The poor girl is scared of collecting her passport oooo... she's just telling us that she's been refused... according to her, there's no way she will get it in so short a time...
Please my people, does this few days processing happen...? she's not considered a frequent traveller... only been to Dubai... |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 7:29am On Aug 18, 2023 |
hunee: Email:
nischal.jaynaran@dha.gov.za
If you have an ongoing payment or application, it has to cancel before you can fix for another unless they cancel from their end. Betterstill, await the tenure given.
I had thought you resolved it since you didn't get back, I would have just table your issue before them on last visit.
Anyway. Wish you luck. It's all good and thanks a lot for your help... I will send an email to the address you gave |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 6:19am On Aug 18, 2023 |
hunee: I had engaged elaborately with some staff at the Department of Home Affairs. A lot of them i met were quite welcoming and i took the advantage to inquire about the workings of the unit.
The DHA applications are handled and approved by a section called Border Management Authority BMA, their services are quite fast unless there are technical and backlog issues, the system seem to be quite functional and well coordinated.
Good morning bro, update on my payment error case... I received a mail from dha yesterday giving me 14 days to pay or have my application canceled even tho I had paid.. I emailed them back that I had paid and even tried to call all the numbers on the letter I got to no response.. anyways, we decided to make another payment but I couldn't proceed as I got an error message that I had paid before and my payment with so and so reference number is been processed I am so so confused.....! Bad part is that they don't reply emails... have concluded to wait the whole situation out... I will also appreciate if you anyone's email in dha department I can talk to about my case
Thank you
Walking on the 3rd floor of the Immigration department at OR tambo Johannesburg , i discovered that the service hours were adjusted recently to properly suit and attend to applications faster.
The operatin days are Mon - Fri and closing time is Quater Past 3pm . BMA does not work on weekends.
Some key points for BMA Approvals.
1. State your point and purpose for travel. 2. Simple and straight applications. 3. Attach evidence to back bank statement (They don't trust that Nigerians come to their country with enough monies, because of the numbers outreached) 4. Don't hide informations. The BMA is quite sophisticated, they have a functional technical team . They can randomly pick anything about you in seconds. 5. Ensure that what you post to them can be proven when you face immigration.
Most Nigerians are profiled in SA and immigration have perceived interest in your applications. ( Don't be deceived) You have to prove to be different.
Lastly, i have applied 3 different times this year On The DHA and everything got approved even with less funds that can barely board a return flight 
I literally use the account the way it is, does not mean i don't have means to sustain. I just make my applications as real and genuine as possible.
No over hypes, use simple words, don't try to prove a point so they don't read meanings.
All the best! If you mailed me or requested i sent a mail or whatsapp message, i am sorry, i can reach you by telegram quicker. Just send your username, will add and chat you up asap.
Thanks and i look forward to more interactions.
Have a great day ahead. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 7:21pm On Aug 16, 2023 |
Huqo: Good evening. Please where can I get the Yellow Fever card here in Abuja? Go to ministry of health at secretariat ask of the Port health department/section... you pay #2k or 2.5k to generate remitta... shan those hustlers at the entrance.. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 5:53pm On Aug 16, 2023 |
ayantola01: nothing yet. It's strange Have been waiting since two weeks for a response... and they also do not respond to emails |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by amaka157: 4:10pm On Aug 13, 2023 |
puffmama: I was wondering how the 80k came about . I paid 34,393.14 for vfs service charges to get appointment and 68010 for visa fees . I didn't pay any for courier charges because of where I stay. They charge for courier based on location .
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Hello , good day Please this 80k was it visa fee or what was it for ? I have my own appointment next week too , Please I would like to know . And also, exactly how much you paid for visa fee . The Visa fee as @now may already be 80k considering the alternating exchange rate... visa fee is 80euros and vfs service charge is 40euros.... How much is that in naira atm....? |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 3:18pm On Aug 13, 2023 |
hunee: Are you sure that payment went through? If you dont mind, send me your email here. Let me communicate with you The payment was successful at the end and my friends account was debited... I have requested to mail you |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 9:26am On Aug 13, 2023 |
hunee: You that page on dashborad, click check status or reload it. Come back to us afterwards Happiest Sunday bros..., I did as you advised but no luck ooo... I no longer know what else to do ... my travel date still very far away tho (October) Any help will be greatly appreciated 🙏 Thanks |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 7:52am On Aug 09, 2023 |
hunee: Haha. Delighted to hear this. Enjoy and have the best fun. Let me share a contact you can eat Nigerian Dish https://www.instagram.com/bestnigerianfoodinkigali/
Enjoy and do share some pictures.  Good morning, please ooo my payment status still hang for initiated... I have emailed them but no response... it's been three days already... what else do you think I can do? |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 9:48am On Aug 06, 2023 |
hunee: Hi, initiated which change to Awaiting Adjudication. Check again. Goodmorning Noted bros... thanks a bunch |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 7:15am On Aug 06, 2023 |
[quote author=hunee post=124805982][/quote]Good morning bro, Please, my eVisa payment was made midnight today by my friend abroad but up until now, my payment status is INITIATED" should I be worried? And my friend's bank account has been debited already. I tried with my card but ut didn't go thru' Thank you |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 2:40am On Aug 06, 2023 |
abladroyalltd: Good day everyone please do anybody have an idea of how the appeal works in SA when ur evisa is rejected? I made an appeal on the 17th of July and up till now nothing yet, not even acknowledgement mail that they have gotten the appeal..... my travel date is September 15, should I be patient or make new application. That's my question ? Since no response or I should give it time.... guru in the house Hi, Think I read from a few pages back that appeal is not possible with eVisa... someone actually posted a mail he/she got from dha about that |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 2:39am On Aug 06, 2023 |
abladroyalltd: Good day everyone please do anybody have an idea of how the appeal works in SA when ur evisa is rejected? I made an appeal on the 17th of July and up till now nothing yet, not even acknowledgement mail that they have gotten the appeal..... my travel date is September 15, should I be patient or make new application. That's my question ? Since no response or I should give it time.... guru in the house Hi, Think I read from a few pages back that appeal is not possible with eVisa... someone actually posted a mail he/she got from dha.. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 2:37pm On Jul 22, 2023 |
hunee: hahaha, not at all. Not too early, Just make sure you enter your travel dates correctly, soon as your visa is granted. Make sure you book your flight immediately, because airfares are really going up. Take care  Wow.. thanks a lot... I will |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 6:19am On Jul 22, 2023 |
hunee: Yes After submitting.
No , You don't need travel insurance.
Visa fee is 425 rands ; about 18k Naira.
Any other thing? Hehe good morning bros, I will ask as I go along the application if you don't mind...you are the best 👌! Enjoy your vacation. And intend to travel around October... hope am not applying too early? Thank you so much again |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 8:35pm On Jul 21, 2023 |
hunee: You welcome, Pleasure.  Am so sorry for bothering further, please do I need to buy a travel insurance? Also, I have successfully filled the visa form on dha but I didn't see anywhere to upload documents... will i see it after I click the submit button? Thanks again |
Travel › Re: Visa Denied by amaka157: 7:07pm On Jul 21, 2023 |
motionarena: It might be God will.
You fit enter now and one deranged man go just empty bullets 4 ur body.
Don't know what does US guys feel like Wahala pro max 😆 |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by amaka157: 2:58pm On Jul 21, 2023*. Modified: 3:17pm On Jul 21, 2023 |
hunee: scan front cover with bar code, scan middle page that is stamped, and scan the one you signed.
scan front cover, page 4,5,6,7 Thanks a bunch dear brother... Funny enough, those guys at ministry of health Port health didn't even tell me to sign , they were busy husling me to collect something... I just checked the document now and saw a place where I was supposed to sign... thanks a lot |