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For a spouse and/or dependent child of a permanent resident, I will advice you to apply for a relative-permit for your wife and daughter instead of visiting visa. You are a permanent residence holder and your family are qualified for a relative permit to join you in South Africa. And these permits are valid for a minimum period of 2 years.

Olusegunz:
I am a PR holder and there is a question there that say does yor spouse hold a temporary resident visa? �
I dont know if to click on yes or no?
I am confused

Normally the processing time for a business visa it shouldn’t be more than 3 weeks, even sometime it’s usually take around 10 working days to process business visa which is 2 weeks and within this period the applicant will be knowing his/her faith whether the visa has been granted or rejected.
To my knowledge its best to apply as early as possible, as the time taken for your visa to process will vary from different embassy. Since your trip will take place from 04 March 2022, I pray they should get back to you this week otherwise the application will be deny automatically because I have heard many people outside nairaland that denied base on their purposes of travel. The South African embassy said the event was over.
This a lesson for others and whoever want to apply for a visa they should allow longer to ensure any delay does not affect their visa application or trip. The best time to apply for a business visa is at least 2 months before the business trip to any countries.

WrathJustified:
It was a premium expedited service and a short term business visa that normally take days. I didn't know those kinds still takes 1 month or more. It should normally take less than 3 weeks and that's why i'm concerned. Is there nothing I can do?

For both Visitor and study visas

You can book a conference here (10times.com)

Donbaba123:
Well i think Appeal is totally a wait of time, i will just re apply with same document business conference visa not tourist, do u have knw anywhere i can book for a conference that's verifiable by embassy

The VISA is 100% FAKE

Olayinka1230:
Abeg what is your advice because the Agent still insist nah legit parole make i contact anyone way I know way sabi original visa then we will go to Airport together to confirm it ,

The embassy requested 3 months bank Statements but why do you wanted to submit more than 3 months? Please don’t over “DO”

Gentlesoul3268:
Please is it mandatory to submit 3 month bank statements? Or someone can submit more than that like 6 months?

I’m sorry your visa application was rejected, you have the option of re-applying or appealing to the decision... but your own case was totally difference as the visa officer didn’t mention the reason for rejection and no document stating the reason for rejection.
Remember I told you that it’s 50/50 chances when its comes to Schengen tourist visa especially if you are not a frequent travelers. Please don’t rush by making another visa application at the moment, you may go ahead and appeal but there is no guarantee on the time scale of the appeal process as immigration-related matters can take longer to process.
Meanwhile you can start looking for a business conference for July and August.

Donbaba123:
How can make an appeal? Or i just re apply again with same documents I submitted, cuz I really do knw what to do right now

Good moved… Since you weren’t been given any document related to your overstay and also you have make a planned with the immigy officer then you have no issue concerning the overstay again.

Importantly, it does not matter if your ban has over and you can only return to South Africa once you have applied to the South African Department of Home Affairs for the ban to be lifted as it is not automatically removed from their system. The person must apply for the ban to be lifted. If he/she do not, he will be refused entry into South Africa at the Port of Entry.
Good luck bro.

Hiikayauto:
When I was exiting SA 2017 m. I explained to the airport lady and sorted her with $100 and she just stamp me out and told me to leave. I was not given any paper. This year will make it 5years. Even if I was ban.

Do you know the consequences of overstaying? Anyone who overstay their visa by more than 30 days will be declared ‘undesirable’ and banned for a period of 5 years. This means that the person will not be allowed to re- enter South Africa for the next five years.
The ban applies to any person who has overstayed, adults and children. Also affects people who leave South Africa while their application for a visa (or visa extension) is pending, if their current visa has expired.

By the way did you receive a document from Immigration officer, confirming to be an 'undesirable' person, when you exit South African border?

Hiikayauto:
Hello everyone.
I flew from Lagos to abuja to submitted a visitors visa application 2days ago. Thank God I came across this tread if not I would have gone to abuja without booking appointment. I paid 22,500 for vfs appointment online before traveling to abuja and about 11,600 for visa fee , sms charge and courior service, the 11,600 must be via POS, You must pay with your ATM card and you won't be allow to submit your application without an appointment letter with you. my last visit to South Africa was January 2017, when arrived I applied for visa extension but I got denied , I was told to leave the republic within 10days but I left after 2 months of denial, I hope that won't affect this application I submitted. My uncle is a South African citizen, so he sent me an invitation letter with his South Africa ID card(with police stamp), he also attached his utility bill and bank statement even doe I stated on my introduction letter that I will take full responsibility of my expenses. Im a business man so I have a good bank Acct inflow, my 6 months inflow was about 90m with a closing balance of 2.5m. I also summitted my business CAC , introduction letter from my company ( I am the CEO ) and myself introduction letter, a copy of my previous SA visa, bank reference letter, colored copy of my original yellow card from the health ministry, flight reservation, 2 copy's of passport photographs
, my international passport, I didn't need hotel reservation because my uncle stated on the invitation letter that I will be staying in his residence during my stay. I arrange all documents myself, didn't pay 1 kobo to any agent. I hope I get the visa, I will be back here to tell you guys what's up.

Don’t get me wrong. I never said he does not have travel history but most Schengen embassies and Canadian embassy doesn’t recognize people that visited African countries as part of frequent travelers. Let me bust your mind… in the past few months why is it that French embassy only accepted application from those whom have traveled to UK, US, Canada and Schengen territories??

Donbaba123:
Boss traveling history start from somewhere, most of people that have gotten Uk, usa, canada visa must have visited somewhere before or through student routes. I can as well apply with a Virgin passport and still get refused so.

It’s alright if you already applied. Let’s pray for the good luck.

Donbaba123:
Have already applied as normal tourist boss attached with my tours booking. I have travelled history to 4 african countries and UAE.

Lol… as you mentioned you have been to 4 countries within African continent and one outside the continent (UAE).
Well, that is not justified your travel experiences. I am talking with past experiences, I bet you have 50/50 chances of getting the tourist visa. It’s better you cancel your planned and make another plans by going with the business trip.
Even with your attached via tours booking that doesn’t guarantee the visa. Please don’t waste your time and money.

Donbaba123:
Have already applied as normal tourist boss attached with my tours booking. I have travelled history to 4 african countries and UAE.

As a first timer for a Schengen visa you have 50/50 chances. However, if you have obtained a Schengen, UK, Canada and the US visas once, then you are a frequent traveler, you are more likely to be granted tourist visa.
I will suggest you change your plans to the “Business trip” You can look for a conference that related to your field or business.
A tourist Schengen visa can be good for a frequent travelers. The visas are issued specifically for the purpose of travel for pleasure, while a 'business' visa generally permits a traveler to engage in normal business-related activities. So you need a supporting letter to apply for business visa, which a invitation letter from the organizer in France.

Donbaba123:
First timer for schengen, visited africa countries and Uae ", Document submitted;

I am Self employed & Employed.
Company letter
Introduction letter
Company ID card and personal ID card
Viator tour booking
Hotel reservation
Flight reservation
Travel insurance
Covid vaccinated card
Bank statement, turn over 60m in 3 months with 1.7 closing balance
Deed of assignment and land survey

Pls someone should rate my chance

No appointments or submissions at South Africa Visa Application Centers in Lagos because they were temporarily remain closed for applications submission until further notice. But The Consulate General in Lagos will continue to process all pending applications.

folalekan:
Hi,
1. Does anyone know what's going on at VFS Lagos regarding appointments/submissions?
2. Has anyone been able to make payments via the eVisa website/portal for an application?

Congratulations to you and the family

YinksXO:
PPR Alert - Visit visa, family of 3

Submission: 11th Jan
Biometrics: 17th Jan
PPR: 9th Feb
Purpose: to visit daughter who is studying in Ca.

New portal used

Congratulation �

Sonatapaddy:
France Embassy una too much after 6 tourist visa refusals you finally made me smile.