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maximum 10 working days from the day received by Department of Home Affairs

osinawanta:
How long does student permit takes to process inside SA

GOOD NEWS HOUSE THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS SOUTH AFRICA HAS ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY THAT THEY WILL DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO PROCESS (THEIR ADJUDICATORS) VISA TO SOUTH AFRICA FROM HER NIGERIA CONSULATE THIS YEAR.

ALSO FROM NOVEMBER 2019 VISITOR AND TOURIST COMING TO SA WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY AND ISSUE VISA ONLINE(eVISA) WITHOUT USING VFS.

As long he/she is the one sponsoring you, there is no need for you to supply your bank account. The essential thing is for him/her to write a sponshorship letter for you.

Jolomik:
I'm applying for a student visa,one year diploma at university of Johannesburg

relating to the medical aid of your sister, you can send email to the insurance company once she arrives RSA with the proof of the stamp at POE, asking them to begin the period of her contribution from the time of her arrival and to forward the unused months

Mimicle101:
That is 3 months 2 weeks!

But why would they be doing these. For school for Goodness sake. And how much one has spent for insurance, school fees and other things just to study. Is really so bad.

One should be already studying by these time now.

My sis study insurance started since 1st March and this is May so what's really going to happen

Your sister should prepare for 2020 for her resumption since most undergraduate students are commencing their exams this month.

Mimicle101:
I have not mailed them yet.
Is for undergraduate study for my sister.
We are really tired of the things especially as there is no understandable explanation to the delays. Though I have been thinking if I should mail them.


By friday will make mine 12 weeks

ALL WILL BE WELL. DONT GIVE UP

andrew444:
Got my passport back and visa was not given because of CONTRADICTORY INFORMATION according to what the document said

Me I just tire sha ,but no wahala

working with a private organisation on a part-time basis. (Data capturing job if available) Also in a restaurant as a waiter/waitress

DoubleGiant:
but,, if I may ask,, part time jobs like...

I will advise you to enter SA with your visa, then once you get here you start thinking on renewing your passport here in SA that wont give you much issue at the point of entry. you can renew your passport in Johannesburg

radah3:
Someone should kindly help in this.

I applied for my study (PhD) visa in Jan. 2019 but when it came out this April, I was given only 10 months. This is because my passport will be expiring in Mar. 2020.
I called an immigration Officer and I was told I won't be able to do any passport renewal since it is not up to 6 months before the passport expiry date.

My question is:
Can I actually renew my passport before I leave for SA
Also, like how much is it to renew my passport in SA, and where in SA?
Also, like how much is it to renew my visa in SA, and where in SA?

Please, anyone that know what I can do...

I will advise you to kindly look for a business you can use the 500k for in Nigeria. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.

Savagereplaya:
Good afternon my people,i am new in the house. That amount is less than 20000 Rands.
I have made up my mind to travel,work and reside in south africa and i already have about 500,000 thousand in my account....
Please note i dont have anybody or any place to reside,but i know if i move over there i will find accomodation
please what type of visa do i need to apply for and how much will it cost me
and again what are the necessary documents that i need to have before applying for the visa!!

Thanks waiting for quotes!

I will advise you to kindly look for a business you can use the 500k for in Nigeria. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.

Savagereplaya:
Good afternon my people,i am new in the house. That amount is less than 20000 Rands. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.
I have made up my mind to travel,work and reside in south africa and i already have about 500,000 thousand in my account....
Please note i dont have anybody or any place to reside,but i know if i move over there i will find accomodation
please what type of visa do i need to apply for and how much will it cost me
and again what are the necessary documents that i need to have before applying for the visa!!

Thanks waiting for quotes!

For study visa: there is no set rule that compels you to book a return ticket. You will not be sent back at the point of entry if you booked a one way ticket. The choice is yours to decide which one to go for.

blackone1989:
Guys,
I need your advice, my sister is saying that as a first time traveller to SA that it is advisable I travel with South African airways.

She is sayings because it is direct and not layovers, reliablility

But it is expensive ooo

For study visa: One way ticket or return ticket

only MSC

obaxlove:
Hello House,

Please for PhD SAQA Evaluation do I need to evaluate from O’level - ND - Bsc - Msc or Only Msc?

GOOD TO KNOW THAT OUR COMMENTS ARE YIELDING A POSITIVE RESULTS TO PEOPLE. All the very best in your endeavour

Blessings15:
For where! my brother!

I'm Just thankful to JAH & to Bro Diamond1960 at least among all my worries i posted here that stressful day! my wife finally gave birth successfully to a baby boy!

But the separation is killing me. My 6 to 8 weeks ended December, but i decided to count it as working days wnch ended 2nd week of January.
I wouldn't advise anyone to come home and renew der permit non change any condition.

Finally, I was at the airport yesterday saw many travelers going to sa was wondering then i spoke with some of them whc embassy are they getting this visa from & was told what they did... This is not about technical issues. something is not right. People pray o0

oppression maketh a man mad!

I DONT THINK THAT IS A GOOD DECISION TO MAKE. SINCE YOUR DOCUMENT IS STILL GOING BACK TO SA CONSULATE IN ABUJA. I THOUGHT YOU ARE WITHDRAWING TO GO AND APPLY FOR A VISA TO A DIFFERENT COUNTRY.

akindele214:
That's messed up man. I'm thinking of applying for a withdrawal and going to apply in Abuja

Glory be to GOD

Blessings15:
Thank you very much for your prayers.

He has done it.

preferably 6 months bank statement is the best option. It gives you more leverage.

shex202:
I want to apply for SA short stay visa but i'm confused about the duration of the bank statement required for the Visa process. I was at vfs phc today and I was told 3months while an agent told me 6months. Pls advise me

You can not submit your visa application without YELLOW FEVER CARD IN MY PREVIOUS POST, I SAID IT IS NEEDFUL JUST THE WAY OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDFUL FOR YOUR VISA PROCESSING FACILITATION.

Viquetohr:
I don't get your point please. Did you mean I may proceed with submitting my visa application without the yellow fever card at first?

Visa processing time varies from one person to another. If you read through this thread very well you will noticed some people applied just this year and they got it while some people applied since last year and are still waiting for outcome. Luck can shine on you.

walejummy:
sir may I ask when you apply and how long it takes for your visa to come out, I like compare with this long processing days for the tourist visa

The Yellow fever card needs to be available alongside your medical report, radiology report and other documents needed for your application processes.

Viquetohr:
I don't get your point please. Did you mean I may proceed with submitting my visa application without the yellow fever card at first?

The Yellow fever card needs to be available alongside your medical report, radiology report and other documents needed for your application processes.

Viquetohr:
I don't get your point please. Did you mean I may proceed with submitting my visa application without the yellow fever card at first?

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE INSTITUTION THAT IS NOT REGISTERED. KINDLY FURNISH US WITH THE NAM.

qalifa:
Guys does the Lagos vfs require me to have police clearance from SA too ? I lived there for about two years

I DONT SEEM TO GET YOUR POINTs. God will come to your rescue.

Blessings15:
Thank God it is a PhD! studies can comerence anytime.

"A lot is going on in d home affairs and i think this might affect the embassies and the pace at which they work".

I also applied for a long term visa relative spouse and consular told us my visa will be out by December my wife can go back because of her conditions when we visited the embassy here am i still waiting. They won't allow me to visit them anymore because my grace(wife) went back with my children. Some of our brothers fought with some of their officials during that time and they close doors for any visa related issues. our people are too aggressive! for no reason abusing opportunities no matter what the case... I have called and called consular now he wont pick up, i did call last week again someone else picked and said you can't speak with consular he's busy! sir dont worry too much. we can help you once its 90 days,then you have right to complain the 6 to 8 weeks should be counted as working business days not...
some of our business are not running but yet i pay monthly rent for them.
i've someone who applied in Ghana within two weeks they gave her now she got to sa without issue.
WHEN I APPLIED FOR NIGERIA VISAS FOR MY WIFE AND CHILDREN IT TOOK ONE DAY ONLY FOR NIGERIAN EMBASSY TO PROCESSED.
I SEEM NOT TO GET YOUR STORY. I SEE YOU SOMEHOW FRUSTRATED. SHAME MAN.. GOD WILL COME TO YOUR RESCUE
My worries is my pregnant wife, work, etc we dont have any1. we both foreigners and she and i only help will have.

i am not doing anything right here, paying bills both side. with the nature of this year. my businesses are not running as usual because my staffs are doing some evil which my wife cant control them because of her condition. when i view the cctv and all that's going on i...

i miss my wife and children. shes is heavily pregnant was supposed to give birth last week, she cant drive. we have means of transport but she cant drive. should have thought her o0. i have spent a lot on this. anyway, its my Country now they have opened my eyes... i pray the good lord will make a way. if not of my family i will gladly relax. if you stop doing what makes you beautiful, sooner the beauty will fade away. this people should not deliver me into the hands of poverty.

FALSE and FAKE NEWS

Hadedee:
please is it true that one must pay fees before your study permit can granted?

GOOD NEWS. BUT NEXT TIME NEVER APPROACH THE POLICE. YOU SHOULD HAVE ASKED OTHER PEOPLE YOU FLEW IN WITH. OR BETTER STILL WAIT TILL YOU SEE ANY AIRLINE COUNTER. [b][/b]

ConnectMee:
Hello guys! I just walked through immigration in Jo'burg. Thanks to everyone who assisted with information from application to when visa was eventually granted. For the records, I flew Kenya Airways. Had no issues whatsoever because of the airline I flew with . The only scare was when the stern immigration officer asked for my accommodation reservations and i presented a screen-munched receipt of my Airbnb payment in Cape Town.

Dude wasn't satisfied. He said I should have a printout but I told him I didn't have time to print out one, next thing I heard was step aside on the red line. I told him no. Then proceeded to my mail and show him the actual receipt in my mail box. He relaxed, stamped my passport and welcomed me to SA. Unfortunately, another Nigerian guy before me was marched to another office. I don't know why but the immigration officer was saying something about his story not adding up. I hope they don't send him back home.

Another thing I experienced was with police almost immediately after immigration. I approached them to ask where I can buy a ticket to Cape Town. They requested my passport which I showed them. Next, they were asking for my hotel reservation. Again, i showed them my Airbnb receipt. Again, they said no, that I should have a printout. I asked them if they would like to call the landlord and verify. They said no, they are taking me to an office from where I'd likely be deported. We argued back and forth for almost 10 minutes. Eventually, they asked for $40 for coffee before they'd allow me go. I said all i can give is $10.

I thought I gave the corrupt cop $10 only to get to the ticket booth and discovered I actually gave him a $100 bill. Guys, I was mad. Went back to look for the officer, accompanied by a female airport staff that I narrated the incident to. Luckily, I found him, dude was like any problem, i told him i gave him $100 instead of $10. He feigned ignorance and quietly took me to a corner where he produce my money . Man, i was just glad!

Awaiting my flight to Cape Town, I hope I enjoy my stay!

Yes, it is, you should get it once you kick start your visa application processes. Otherwise, you won't be allowed to enter Sa

Viquetohr:
Please, is the yellow fever card a compulsory requirement for a study visa?

FACT BUT THE ONLY FACT. wonder why our people are so desperate.

Geenosko:
We will not stop you from going o!
The locals here are unemployed, no one will give you any decent job w/o valid permit unless of course you plan to do something illegal.
Anyway it seems that your mind is made up.

I wonder why you needed an extension. You probably should apply for your short course before entry.

Rescort:
Also, what are the possible ways of getting visa extension when one is already in the country...? Can applying for short courses help?

I don't agree with your post. There is nothing wrong with Kenyan Airways. The only things that could be wrong is if the traveller does not have a valid document at the point of entry. I have used Kenya Airways from Nigeria and there was no issue for me at the point of entry.

xoo32:
IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO BOOK KENYAN AIRWAYS COMING TO SA AS A FIRST TIME VISITOR. ALOT OF PEOPLE FACE HARD TIMES AT PEOPLE AND HAVE BEEN RETURNED BACK WITH NO VALID REASONS. USE THEIR NATIONAL CARRIER.

Yes most universities usually extend registration for international students. Some till LAST DAY IN MARCH OR FIRST WEEK IN APRIL. Also depending on available space (quota based)

babalawo:
My wife just got her Visa yesterday 01/31/2018. She applied on the 17 of January in Abuja. Going to Wits for MSc Computer Science. Yes they said registration has close but she will be leaving mid month- I think the registration can be extended for International students

Baba just chill for your transit hotel. No be by force to enter SA or better still plan another travel to SA when you get back to Nigeria.

Opeyemi007:
One last one, can i apply for the South Africa visa from Mauritius, i'm hoping it wouldn't take that long there and i can just go with all the docs from here, would that be possible? There embassy there says 5 working days.