Hi Nikky,

Why can't your hubby just come home and spend some time with you and the little baby so you can pause the SA VISA application process a little and maybe re-apply in the new year? It seems like you have put in so much effort going through this VISA process and you are not making much progress?

Just a thought from me.

Nikky1759:


I am telling you the truth. Do you know how sad this is for me? I wish i can sue the embassy! Imagine someone with pure intention. All i just wanted was to visit my husband with my son not as if i want to go and play . And the consular denied me visa 3time lying about bank statement. And now an agent is collecting 600k from me to reapply again! Wow! Thats terrible.imagine i kept on thinking perhaps i am not lucky or something is wrong somewhere.south aftrica is just corrupt like nigerian please. I will keep you guys posted once the visa is out!.

Hi Guys,

So my spousal permit renewal was delivered yesterday after a long wait.

I am rooting for everyone here still waiting for their visas.

I pray the good news will come soon.

It is evident that the consulate is still issuing VISA's but you will have to be prepared to wait. I will advise you to try to occupy yourself with something else ( Maybe a short term project or a goal) while you wait.. as the waiting could be quite frustrating.

Cheers

chrisbada:

Congratulations to you Funsho.

I also submitted an application for spousal permit renewal on MAY 6th but still haven't received the permit.

The gentleman from the embassy said they are busy finalizing the application when we followed up last week.

He said there are partners/stakeholders they work with on verification of documents and due to COVID -19 most are not at offices daily and thus delays.

But I just personally feel like 16 weeks ( and counting) is just too long to process an application. I am hoping I will receive a notification soon from VFS that the application has been finalized.

I will keep you guys posted on how it goes...Fingers Crossed

Do you all have visas to travel to SA??

if you are traveling with a child or Minor, you will surely need the child's original birth certificate or a way to prove that the child is yours and you will need to have a letter or affidavit from your partner giving his or her consent or permission to travel with the child or Minor.

It's a requirement to travel with a minor within SA ( inter-province Air Travels) so it will surely be required at any South African port of entry.I have had to provide my Daughters birth certificate before boarding flights within SA.

They have this measure in place to curb child trafficking

Yhamo:
Hello House,
Please what are the requirements to travel to SA at the moment with a child and one of the parents?
Is consent letter from the other parent still required? I read it on SA home affairs website that consent letter is not required again if such documents have been submitted during the visa application, but I don't know what's required in Lagos before they can fly out.
Is Covid test still required? If yes, will the child test for Covid as well? and what timeline must the test be done before departure?

A response by anyone that has travelled recently or with similar situation will be highly appreciated.

It all just depends on the visitor's reason for visiting SA.

If the PR holder is ready to commit to writing an invitation letter and also provide their financial status (i.e prove that they will be able to take care and be responsible for the visitor during their visit to the Republic) then this might be the preferred option. Here, the responsibility will lie on the PR holder.

if the above is not visible, the visitor will have to prove to the embassy that they are legitimately visiting the Republic. Here the visitor will have to provide some form of an itinerary, statement of account, hotel...etc. Here the responsibility lies more on the visitor.

I hope you find the above info useful

tannystacey:
Hi everyone. Please i need some advice.

Whats the best way to apply for SA visitors visa from Nigeria now? Should the person just apply as a regular tourist and book an hotel, or does the person stand a higher chance if the person gets a proper invite from someone who lives in SA (permanent residence with a job and savings)? Fyi, the visitor is just a friend and not in any way related to the PR holder. But the visitor will be staying with the PR holder in his house in SA.

The visitor has been to SA b4 for a visit and returned to Nigeria after a week.

Just want to know which is best now considering all these stories about visitors visa. Thanks

You should be able to get an appointment date to submit your application the very next day.

Lezy:
Please, how long do they give you date to come from the day you book appointment?

Nikky1759:
can you help by dropping his email?

Here you go: MorifiJ@dirco.gov.za

Nikky1759:
Did you follow it Up by going to the embassy

I have been following up with a gentleman called Mr Morifi Jonathan via email. He is the Counsellor Immigration & Civic Services, DHA at the Lagos consulate.

Congratulations to you Funsho.

I also submitted an application for spousal permit renewal on MAY 6th but still haven't received the permit.

The gentleman from the embassy said they are busy finalizing the application when we followed up last week.

He said there are partners/stakeholders they work with on verification of documents and due to COVID -19 most are not at offices daily and thus delays.

But I just personally feel like 16 weeks ( and counting) is just too long to process an application. I am hoping I will receive a notification soon from VFS that the application has been finalized.

I will keep you guys posted on how it goes...Fingers Crossed