₦airaland Forum

ojoawo:
hello house,

can is submit airbnb booking as proof of accomodation for a business meeting visa of 6 days?

To be on the safe side if you can pay better. But some have scaled through PoE with just booking (that's an exception rather than the norm)

johnnypaul927:
Please, I wish to ask if insurance is needed for south African tourist visa of 7 days. More so, do I need to indicate in my introduction or cover letter the planned itinerary...by that I mean the places I will visit and the days I will do this. Please help as I will be going to Abuja to submit my application. Thanks

Insurance is not needed, yes you can include your itinerary.

beeesko:
Hello house!

I'm an Engineer by profession a Phone and Computer Engineer precisely, I would love to know the possibility of me setting up a shop to run my Engineering business down in South Africa because I was recently grated a six month visa, though I intend on applying for a resident permit once I got there but I would also love to know if I can still set up my shop with my current six months visa.

Your kindly response will be greatly appreciated.

If your visa is a visitor visa, you aren't allowed to work or study. In order words, you can't set up a business (legally) with this category of temporary visa.

ConnectMee:
Hello guys, I intend using Airbnb in my next visit to SA. I am about making payment for the apartment. I hope I won't be bothered at the point of entry for choosing Airbnb instead of a regular hotel?

Nope

slickruler:
Hello Folks.. Trust everyone is Good..

Can someone share me a Sample Invitation letter to give my Fiancee as she is about to apply for Visitors Visitors. She would be using my Statement of Account here in SA and i need a doc showing that i am her Host. Your urgent response is appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.
Regards..

Address it to the high commission

Include you address

Letter of sponsorship for aunty bae with passport number



I write to kindly inform the high commission that I'm inviting aunty bae to South Africa for xyz duration.

She's my bae and I would be responsible for all associated costs and accommodation. I would also ensure that she leaves the Republic at the end of her authorized stay.

Kindly find attached my bank statement, copy of my data page and permit and lease agreement to support her application.

Kindest regards

Slickruler da boss

Something along these lines should be fine

Hanty, speak for ya self.

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

1.It's possible to apply for extension on a visitor's visa

2. Your visitors visa will clearly state work or study not permitted

pappy2000:
Yeah,I am in Nigeria,[b]i am going to seek greener pasture in south africa.Please dont advice me not to go.[/b]I am determined,there is no harming in trying if things go wrong I can always come back.I want to go to south africa becos i can come back after i get the work permit or use that to travel to other places.I got a girl in BOtswana.And i also think sa is one of the few countries that allow visitor path to work permit

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.

pappy2000:
Yeah,I am in Nigeria,i am going to seek greener pasture in south africa.Please dont advice me not to go.I am determined,there is no harming in trying if things go wrong I can always come back.I want to go to south africa becos i can come back after i get the work permit or use that to travel to other places.I got a girl in BOtswana.And i also think sa is one of the few countries that allow visitor path to work permit

It's no longer possible to change status on visitor's visa in SA.

Diamond1960:
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.

Please "loud" it for those at the back.

nyce55:
Instead of arguing about which airline used at POE will be returned rather advise people to hold some few dollars for the the immigration officer Incase he wants to return you because of issues that can be overseen, because they collect bribe.

People like you the problem of Nigeria.

xoo32:
90 days stay on what Visa category? multiple or single entry? My logic does not tell you every single person flying to SA on a visit Visa will be returned if they use a different airline other than SAA. I have friends that used Rwand air for the first time and were. I also have friends that were not returned, came back again using SAA and were accepted. Don’t compare a passport with travel history to a virgin one on one month visit visa. It is only adviseable to you their national carrier as they mostly don’t bother at POE OR thambo or ask you tons of questions or verification. Also SAA is direct flight.

A British immigration officer and a South African immigration officer are not THE SAME so it cannot be saying the same thing.

It's categorically false to suggest that PoE officials at OR Thambo discriminate based on if travellers either first timer or frequent traveller don't use SAA.

It's simply not true and very misleading.

Questions that are asked at OR Thambo are usually at the discretion of the PoE official and not based on the airline the passengers use.

And if the traveler is found wanting, he/she may sent back and not because they didn't fly with SAA.

xoo32:
You still have not answered the questions about your Nigerian friend that was stamped for 3months. Which visa category please sir.

First timer
Virgin passport
Visitors visa
Multiple entry

And he didn't fly SAA

xoo32:
it has been said here earlier. They give you a harder time if you don’t fly with their national carrier.

This is not true.
Stop spreading false news

xoo32:
90 days stay on what Visa category? multiple or single entry? My logic does not tell you every single person flying to SA on a visit Visa will be returned if they use a different airline other than SAA. I have friends that used Rwand air for the first time and were. I also have friends that were not returned, came back again using SAA and were accepted. Don’t compare a passport with travel history to a virgin one on one month visit visa. It is only adviseable to you their national carrier as they mostly don’t bother at POE OR thambo or ask you tons of questions or verification. Also SAA is direct flight.

A British immigration officer and a South African immigration officer are not THE SAME so it cannot be saying the same thing.

Summary of everything I have said on this subject is that PoE who have issues at OR Thambo do so most likely because they don't have their story straight, incomplete documents or issues with accommodation but not because they didn't fly SAA.

xoo32:
Please say on fact and what you know. They do so
It is a well known fact. If you’re a frequent flyer over here or have friends flying over here

I am and have used different airlines including SAA (and as far back as Arik), the airline doesn't determine your treatment at poe. Its akin to saying that you get special treatment at Heathrow because you fly British Airways.

I stand by what I said earlier. PoE officials at OR Thambo don't discriminate based on the airline you use. If you are qualified for entry, you will be granted and not based on the airline you use.

I have two people in came into SA last week, both first timers. One Used SAA was given two weeks stay, the other used Air Namibia and was given 90 day stay. Going by your logic, the reverse should have been the case.

Any one who's coming to SA, if you can afford SAA fine (saves you time on transit) if you can't, use any airline that you can afford.

xoo32:
Found this thread and had to register on Nairaland.

I’ve lived in Southafrica for 6months now. And I just got my residential permit today. Don’t let anyone deceive you. I live in sandton and have visited Soweto, Pretoria and Capetown. The lowest you can get here on a furnished apartment in sandton is R30k. Sandton, Morningside and Rivonia are not close to any university. You must be rich to stay in these areas. Midrand is okay. Greenstone is okay. Sunnyside is okay. If you cannot afford sandton and it’s suburbs. Stay in your school dorm or housing. Unless you’re ready to be toughened. Braamfontein, Yeoville, Rosentenville, Randburg (420, Randburg square and environs) are not safe.

If you’re planning on renting a non furnished apartment not under your school, you must be willing to know your way. And ready double your first month rent to be paid as caution.

Buy foodstuffs at Jburg south. If you buy at Randburg. Your money will disappear and you won’t know what you spent it on.

Yes, when you get to hillbrow there are signs saying you’re now in a crime hotspot.

This again is not entirely correct.

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.

This is not exactly true.
The poe officials don't discriminate based on the airline you use.

xoo32:
Banks where? Malls are only rampant in sandton and suburbs. ATMS are always in every Garage. There’s an extra R50 charge for every withdrawal

The reason I was specific with the locations is because elsewhere its easier for them to fit in skimming devices that can read your card info hence the need for absolute caution.

mechango:
UJ PhD Economics
Hi all, I just started my SA student Visa processing today, with police clearance and radiological report. Please at what point do I need to do medical insurance ?

You submit alongside your application to vfs

babalawo:
I think they look at your resumption and your intended date of travel.

Please anyone knows how safe the inner CBD is in J'borg I got a student resident- Saragota Village @ 3900 per month. It is for UJ and Wits students. Already paid to fulfil visa conditions.

Any info about daily transit from the CBD to Wits in Braafontein-costs, safety and any concerns. The student residence address is 13 Saratoga Avenue Doomfortein and the faulty/school address is 1 Jan Smuts avenue Braamfontein.

General useful info for a new student will be appreciated.

If you are referring to joburg cbd, that area is rugged.
Stay safe and alert

As per daily transit unless you are very buoyant financially, u will be using taxi's (buses) else u use taxify or Uber

Since you are a babalawo u have nothing to be scared of

saintobi009:
Arrived safely in Johannesburg today, on my visa I was told to not use more than 2 weeks but at the POE I was stamped in for a month , does that mean I can use a month or follow the instruction on the visa ?

It means that each visit must not exceed two weeks so please stick to the instruction o.

djbaju:
pls i am planning to visit SA 23rd next month and stay just a week, please i just need suggestion of location i stay that is calm , also i want to ask if i make payment for guest house from bookings.com hope i wouldnt have issues with the immigration, Pls hope booking a very cheap place is not also going to be a problem, please guys can also suggest a place due to ur experience over there

Depending on your budget the following areas are relatively OK (though safety is of the Lord)

Randburg
Fourways
Sandton
North Gate


If you are using booking.com it's advisable to pay before coming to avoid stories that touch at POE.

Opeyemi007:
hi everyone, has anyone here ever talked their way through South Africa immigration without a visa? I know its unrelated to the post but i haven't been able to find anything helpful on this. Traveling to Mauritius, feb 12 with my gf, South African Airlines Business class, there's a 19 hrs stop over on the way back and it would be too long to spend in the transit hotel. Its too late to apply for a visa because it takes forever to receive a decision. Has anyone ever been lucky to talk their way into being allowed into the country for a couple hours? I have visited the country in the past 2013 and i didn't violate their visa terms. Thanks

You need a visa to enter the country else you will have to enjoy the transit area

Usually for airlines that have sense, with long layovers, they are supposed to arrange for accommodation for you.

1kingwriter:
@nijaman3, you sounded it clear that coming to Canada on visiting visa and hoping to make it is suicidal.
Can you inform us what life is like for people coming with visitors visa - availability of jobs, hourly pay, expenses and likely savings.

No one will give you any decent job as an illegal migrant, rent house to you, you can’t easily access health care. Life as an illegal immigrant in Canada is suicidal.

Again people will think it's bad Belle but anyone considering it should think again

innamorat:
Good evening group,please my husband has been in SA for seven months now and since then he has not found anything doing. He applied for permit but its not forthcoming. Please can someone help me out so that he can get something doing. He's a medical doctor but can't apply for jobs because he's yet to get his papers

What's his immigration status?

lekanlaniyan:
Good Morning House, Thanks for your advice so far......
I have a question please.......I have a friend in capetown, who is ready to accommodate me and I also have a brother going for a programme in same capetown(We are flying together), who is also ready to accommodate me in his hotel.

So please house, should I still book for my hotel cos of SA immigration questioning or I should just tag along with my brother.

Thanks for your quick response......

Both of you may most likely encounter different POE officials so let your host(which ever one you choose) put it in writing that he's accommodating you and attach relevant documents which you would present at the PoE

Deeroyalkleen00:
Yes u can explain yourself to convince them at poe.

That's not advisable o

Deeroyalkleen00:
I don't think you will be asked

Unless those uniformed rogues have repented

Omoocash:
Glory be to the name of the Lord. I landed safely this morning at O.R. TAMBO Airport. I got there in less than 6 hours via SAA. No Kenya Airline or Rwanda Airline that will take two days with 4 to 11 hours waiting in their respective country home.

Lol SAA is for big boys nau.

But kenya or Rwanda Airline doesn't always have long layover times sha.

Do have a great time in Mzanzi.

arobambam:
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Heywhizzy:
After he told Nigerians to leave him alone to focus on Chelsea, out of the blue, they sent him packing on loan.. Is God not wonderful?

Indeed he is