Akinfemmy:
Hello, good people of Nairaland,

I'm 27 years old and, due to the lack of jobs in the country and after sitting at home for some months, I decided to work in a Chinese factory that produces baby diapers and menstruation pads. I was employed as a machine operator. The job is a 12-hour shift and can be either day or night. We have an hour break, and they provide food during the break. However, the job is so stressful that I'm mentally and physically burnt out. I barely have time for anything else. My life right now is wake, work, sleep. I am an introvert by nature with a little bit of social anxiety, and since I started, it's even been difficult keeping up with the few friends I have. I'm so lonely and depressed, but I can't quit yet; I just started. My intention was to work for 3-6 months so I can save and get myself photography equipment because I've learned photography. But I don't think I can stay up to 3 months. I'm not happy at all. The pay is 70k, but the stress involved is worth more than that.

The reason I brought up this topic is because I want people who have had similar experiences to share how they coped; maybe I can learn a thing or two. Also, if you have any online jobs you can teach me, I'm ready to learn. I'm computer savvy.

From 2017 - 2018, aged about 27 years, I was working as a machine operator in a HDPE plant(producing bottle water caps) in the South east with similar working conditions as yours.
As an engineering graduate from a Federal University, I was grossly underpaid at a 35k monthly salary.
I wanted to quit and learn programming but my fear was how to sustain myself during my learn period.
After working about 1 year there, I was sacked after I had a run-in(funny story for another day) with my manager.
I went back to my parents house and started my programming journey, I did side and menial jobs to sustain myself for the one year I was learning(I was self-taught for many months and landed a free internship after).
I got a job after the internship, changed jobs 3 months later, changed several jobs along the line and by '21/22, I was commanding over 1million Naira in monthly salary. At some point, I had multiple gigs and did about 8million monthly. I'm still a work in progress and I'm grateful to God, nature and experiences.

If I wasn't sacked, I don't know if I'd have gotten the courage to quit and face my life. I'd possibly be there procrastinating.

The moral of my story is to take tough decisions as it'd become clearer as you proceed because when there's a will, there's a way. Selah!

7.5?

3M

Nanyavikz:


When did you apply?

19th of March

pufframmy:
please if someone is getting notice to add additional documents email from dha and no place to add it
what can someone do please

I think the application allows you to add additional documents.
Else send a mail and let's go over it

Therxymora:
Wow so sorry about that, seems you applied directly using dha, I applied through vfs and made the exact same mistake, they had to notify me to provide a clear statement that has every page stamped and signed. I had to reupload the one I got from my bank...

Thanks man.
I'm working to correct that.
Has yours been approved?

Lucreciam:
Good day
Please when did u apply and was it tourist or study u applied for ?

I applied on 19th of March.
It's a tourist visa.
My date of departure was on the 29th of April and responded on the 28th

Bammybestowed:

If you have a sticker visa and would like to change the visa to a 1- 3 years study permit in South Africa ( Capetown). Price is 2.5million naira. You can reach out to me via mail. Please you have to be physically present in capetown ooooo and it’s only sticker visa, no e visa. Thank you. Permit is guaranteed.

Nah, na vacation I wan do.

hunee:
How?
How much do you have there. send me a mail ayoj14878@gmail.com

The statement from the mobile app only has the banks letterhead but no signature nor stamp.
Though I have gotten a hardcopy from them(my bank)

hunee:



It is still DHA that handles both. So apply

Big man awfar.

I just got my decision and my Visa was rejected because my account statement was not certified(I printed it from my mobile app) and I was asked to make a representation within 10 days.

Should I go ahead and make the appeal or make a new application?

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IRuinUrDay:
Good morning, Nlder's. Pls, I need your advice. I created this account just now to hide my identity.

Hi man. If you would consider Onitsha, Anambra State, I could hook you up with a job that starts at about 50k.

Nanyavikz:


Have you gotten a feedback?

No, not yet

naruto02:


Hello please how did you get to the upload document stage. After submitting the online form I’m unable to do anything else. I sent you an email

Alright.
I'll drop my contact on the mail

hunee:


If your visa is approved. You will be notified.

Alright,
So, I'm basically done with the Visa application.

Thanks Chief

hunee:


Where are you resided.

Hi Chief.

I uploaded only the 5 required documents and have just made payment.
This is the current progress of my application?
Is it correct?
Would I see the checkmark tick on the visa outcome progress tab when the decision has been made?

Or is there something else expected of me?

hunee:


Where are you resided.

Yellow card is easy to get. Go to the Port health at Toll Gate to apply. The toll gate at the International Airport. D

For Travel beta
Not an issue. What you need is a dummy of your itinerary and you have that already.

Alright, thanks man.
I live in Lagos. I'll go there ASAP.

Thanks again Chief

hunee:

Write a personal introduction letter to the embassy detailing purpose for your trip. Is it for tourism, or conference. Draft a letter, then tell them all the places you like to visit(itinerary).

When you are done, attach and upload.

Hi Chief,
I booked the flight ticket and used the details to complete the visa application but the company(travelbeta) called me to say that they would cancel my booking if I don't payment in 24hours. Would this impact my application?

Also, please how did you go about the yellow fever card?

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hunee:

Write a personal introduction letter to the embassy detailing purpose for your trip. Is it for tourism, or conference. Draft a letter, then tell them all the places you like to visit(itinerary).

When you are done, attach and upload.

Thanks man

hunee:
Yes.
Book dont pay.
Use Travelbeta or wakanow.
Attach copy on the doc upload page afterwards

Thanks Chief. That was helpful.

Please for the Purpose and duration of visit document upload, what is required?

Hi guys

Do I have to book my return ticket before I apply for the VISA?

How do I answer the VISA application question that says: Do you have a valid return ticket?

Hi guys

Do I have to book my return ticket before I apply for the VISA?

How do I answer the VISA application question that says: ^{Do you have a valid return ticket?}

timex83:
I re-applied last week and it was approved this week.

Congratulations man.

Would you be kind to put me through on the steps you took? Can I shot you a mail?

JUCEleonu:


Sure… do send an email.

Hi man, I sent you a mail 2 days ago. Please check your mail

JUCEleonu:


I would recommend you plan your trip for June or July. I was in a very similar situation back in Jan, my girlfriend did all that was needed from her end and we applied for the e-visa on Jan 03rd with Feb 09th as the travel date. I got a denied application on Feb 23rd which happened to be the exact date I indicated as my return date. Their reason for the denial? "Travel date elapsed as at the time of adjudication."

I am looking to apply again by April end with travel date scheduled for last week of July. Hopefully, the 3 months interval will be sufficient for their very slow adjudication process.

Thanks man.
Please can I reach out to you for assistance with the e-visa process?

hunee:

https://ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/login

Create account and start. Go through the thread for requirements

Thanks Gee

hunee:


Apply na. Time dey

Please how do I apply?

Hi guys.
I have an SA girlfriend and we've agreed that I visit her in SA.
We are looking at a month-long trip/vacation in May and she's willing to support me in terms of letter of attestation and sorts for Visa processing.

I'm comfortable and have a good account statement for my proof of funds.

Considering these information, do I stand a chance to get a Visa before May if I start my application now?
Also, how can I start my application and what's the best route to take.

Gracias.

NUGAWHITE:
Hello everyone, I really need your advise on other legal alternative to go about securing the release of my immediate brother who has been detained at Ikoyi Prison since last June 2022 for a theft of electrical cable . He was detained with other accomplice who has now been released on bail after meeting all legal requirements and payment of a certain amount of money. My brother was also granted bail, but the legal process and money required by the lawyer in charge of his case was too much for me to bear. I must confess here to you that he knew nothing about it, but his poor attitude to work was what implicated him as a security in charge at the site. Please I really need your help! I don't have the kind of money they are demanding for, neither do I have anyone to run to. Our mother is terribly sick with partial stroke, myself and my younger brother are the only person taking care of her. My younger brother is not working, and I just got a job last month with small salary that cannot even sustain the family. Pls, I need help! I will appreciate anyone with useful information on other alternative to securing his release, so he can spend Xmas and new year with us. Thank you so much.

How much us involved?

After stealing from her past, present and future, he then gave her a meagre sum from it and call that transformation.
Disgraceful lots!