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Rand sellers, i do not have issues with you, but buyers dont pay to digital accounts like opay and rest. We have received complaints here in the past. Pay to a regular bank account if you must trade. Thank you

Get a lawyer to write you an appeal and send it via dhl. They wont charge much

ohlordhavemercy:
Pls sir/ma,when writing the appeal,shld we use the same docs submitted or updated and recent ones.For instance,recent Payslips,bank statement, utility bill etc.Thanks

Write an appeal and send to nantes via dhl

Marcgrace:
Hello@Everyone,

Has anyone appealed a France visa refusal? I need some advice...
Someone with experience in a Graceful Appeal, an Appeal to the Commission for Appeals Against Visa Application Refusals (CRRV), or an Appeal to the Administrative Court of Nantes ?

Visit Tls, very unusual

Fumns:
Please I am back again, my appointment was on the 27th of August and I’m yet to hear back. Is there anyone that had an application around that time and has heard back?

Somandla:
SA is safe and you have to be careful like any country in the world.

SA might have xenophobic people but it stems from Nigerians illegal activities in the country, it did not stem from nowhere, it's the ill behavior of Nigerians who are here, manly igbos who act like agberos, breaking bottles, making noise, urinating in the streets, do not adhere to traffic light, littering and turning cities into Ghettos that people have problems with, you as a tourist will probably not even encounter those Nigerians as most are in poor over crowded places like CBD's, where they exhibit their uncivilized behavior and make noise outside their mama-put alcohol joints.

If you are coming as a tourist and doing normal tourist activities, you will not have any issues and would enjoy the place a lot and meet friendly south African everywhere.

Lol, they will soon come for you. You should be mindful of mentioning tribes next time, that is a very sensitive statement.

You can say "Nigerians" it is fine like that which is obvious a fact. Nigerians erratic behavior is well reported in SA

That being said, In Pretoria, Close to Francis Baard, there is this place called "Troye", around Sunnyside, that area is where you have to highest African community of business people.

Check it out if you want to feel that vibe of being around your people.

Goodluck @Mkin

mrphysics:
Good evening bro. I hope these words are not for me?
I am doing my best and not aspiring for anything beyond me. I am not as good as you think.

Know what you carry o. You are going to Europe.
Wish you well.

mrphysics:
I don't think the emboldened is true. If you are going for a PhD, you can apply for the Talent - Research Visa. The difference with the student visa is that with this visa type, your family can join you without needing much documents and they can work if they are above 18 years.

Additionally, you'd be given an initial 3 months visa. When you arrive in France (within the 3 months), you will apply for a resident permit and you will be given a 3 years visa. This way, you won't need constant yearly visa renewal.

Most research is treated as work, and you will sign an agreement with the lab/school that would be hosting you - contract/research agreement.

Lastly, I have a scholarship, that also helped. There's nothing special about me bro.

The percentage of people who have attained your category of visa are very minimal. Check around if you hear of anyone with kind of visa. It is a special category designated for certain people. In that context, it is for highly skilled persons
Talent/Research visas are not designated for everyone. You must have attained some level of achievement academically and you also confirmed that you are on scholarship. Na ordinary person dey get scholarship?

There are alot of things special about you bro, know your worth and the Grace you carry.

Go Ye to Europe and Prosper brethen.
Regards

Sojeezy247:
The condition for E-visa extension is that an application must be submitted 60 days before current visa expires,I'm also just getting to know this,just a recent change, amazing,but you will not be able to travel outside the country until new visa is issued,but his visa is for a week hence I'm wondering the possibility,but things are changing anyway.

In Europe and other places, if you submit an application on an ongoing visa, you automatically get an extension until a decision is made on the visa application.

However, this is subject to immigration discretion or policy.

I should suppose same applies to South Africa, Same applies to Kenya *(as I confirmed)*

So I think there are exceptions.

We await further feedbacks.

Fathy001:
Absolutely Right Congratulations Bro. May God help us from Lagos Delayed Application

Another Isaac Newton , would be Albert Einstein in the making . Cc @mrphysics

Lagos according to stats has always been like that. It could also be a strategy for some persons, the work load somewhat affect visa outcomes. It is best to go somewhere with lesser traffic.

It is all about calculations too. Mr Physics won again. 🏆
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Yeah I am really impressed.

I was actually referring to the processing speed too
Cc @Dottune ,thanks bro

Looks like we have many science student in the house.

Lol. Have a great weekend guys. See you next week.

Dottune:
I think he shared it already, see it below. He also applied through Abuja, I guess that also helped.

My bad..

Sorry, I missed this, thanks dotman
Well, hmmm. In my opine, I really do not think point of application matters, it's only that it can be a bit fast if you apply from Abuja like I mean processing time. This is why many usually opt for Abuja.

Unlike lagos.

We wish him well. That is a major visa he attained because it is for highly skilled persons.

Lol, na big boy you b na , a whole physicist? Set awon Albert Einstein

mrphysics:
Already stated my timeline. See below:


Timeline:
Booking date: Monday 22/09/2025
Appointment date: Tuesday 23/09/2025
Collection date: Friday 26/09/2025

Not a frequent traveller bro. Where poor man like me dey travel to?

Congratuloba. Safe trip, tho would have loved you share your document checklist, but that is fine.

All the best.

donrolex:
Truly, I was surprised you never knew, considering your wealth of travel experiences and your knowledge of south Africa visa process and also how you've been helpful to applicants on this platform

I sure would give feedback, thank you

Trust me, somethings are just like that. I had the hint of a possibility on my last trip, but i am always cautious of these "clauses" on visas. I rather go back than give it a shot, that is me, however if the situation becomes unexpected, i sometimes may want to give a risk.

Not like i dont want to try it out, but Nigerians do not have a good image as perceived in SA, So i try to be careful in that country. I prolly will give it a shot elsewhere but definitely not SA as the case were.

Also, in recent times, there has been some bit of modifications on these visa conditions, though not widely publicized but you only need to inquire just as you did, so we may not be aware of some new updates unless someone shares it.

This is why we always encourage information sharing to keep us all abreast.

Goodluck to you and keep us posted.

wow, share us your timeline. are you a frequent traveler?

mrphysics:
I have just collected my passport with my multi entry Talent/Research Visa appended.

Thank you all for the support and information shared.

God bless

You know i like when people are very clear and straight. I had similar thing some time ago, i had to fly back to Nigeria. Now that this is authenticated, then it opens way for other people in similar cases. This is why we always encourage people to share information. I appreciate this feedback @donrolex. Carry go and let us know when you hear from the home affairs, if extension is sorted or further feedbacks

donrolex:
No boss, I didn't do any backend stuff, I wouldn't endanger myself and my future chances ....everything was done at the department of home affairs, via VFS

Documents submitted are
Previous visa(if any)
Existing visa
Passport data page
Entry stamp into SA
Bank statement
Return ticket
Letter stating your reason for extension
Visa fee is 425 rands
VFS charge is 1550rands

cc: @Africankel & others , take note of this update.

Goodmorning

donrolex:
Yes Its possible, I just did...thank you.

Not enough to say thank you and you go off.

It is clearly stated that you can't extend on your visa.

So what's up? Was it a back end stuff you did? We need clarity.

Tell us what we need to know
Or a hint incase someone else has similar issues.

Hello Guys,
Please can someone quickly confirm the amount to be paid at Lagos Tls upon submission for a tourist visa.
Appointment has been booked, Please respond quickly anyone?

maybe

Hakeez674:
That doesn't sound good
Even for study visa ?

donrolex:
Good afternoon Everyone, I applied for a 30 days visa for a Dive training, but I was only granted 7 days, I arrived south Africa on Saturday and I would love to extend my visa(before I can start my training)...please how do I go about this? What do I need to do?

Gurus in the house, pls I need your assistance as soon as possible ...NOTE: my Visa is Evisa

Jeremy return on expiration date to avoid visa ban.
Ire o

In recent times, visa rejections has been very high at the Spanish embassy.

Goodluck guys.

Guys, if your visa gets rejected, always endeavor to appeal before reapplying. Atleast, to clear whatever misgivings.
Goodluck.

Even after paying 650k, visa is not guaranteed

Nairamotive:
I was able to get a work permit with a Warehouse job offer for my brother.
He's currently waiting to be drawed for appointment. He has been waiting since March this year.
I came across someone that said she can influence a quick appointment for 650k but I couldn't take such risk

You started marketing your service already?

mascot345:
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Wow best advice Bro. I really appreciate. God bless you . I will train in Nigeria and when I travel. I will still train with them . One week as u said And €500 . It's not much.

We know these things. Stop playing that card

why the desperation?

Jimiyke:
Hello house, France just refused my Conference visa application on ground that according to them that they doubt if I will leave the member state if my visa expired.

Now I don't want to wait longer, I want to apply for Lithuania🇱🇹, and this same France is handling it in Lagos.. Hope it won't have any effect?

Appeal then reapply.

your friend or yourself? anyway, it is not a stressful job, but requires pre knowledge of driving.

mascot345:
Please someone wan help my friend get job in Ireland . As a forklift. With 2 years work permit and Visa.
He has told the guy to attend at least 2 months or 3 months training in Nigeria.

And then get a certificate of forklift from a certified company in Nigeria..

The hourly pay is 15 pounds.
My only question is..

Is this forklift job stressful... Please just asking for a friend.. Any body in the field here. Anyone doing forklift job here abroad?
We have asked people in Nigeria. They said the work is not stressful...

my friend my friend people are all one kind of people who can not be trusted.

frequent traveler

ifax:
Submitted on Thursday 11th, collected today. Abuja

Someone here applied 4 different times and the visa got rejected over same purpose. I personally visited Home Affairs in Brooklyn about a year ago to carry out some findings/"inquire" on the issues surrounding frequent rejections of evisas. If you have been following me, i made known the report here as at that time. Truth is the system is corrupt and they are hoarding these visas as alleged from people i spoke with . @dende3 is that the package you mean? Please clarify

Africankel:
I get very suspicious whenever I hear the word "package".

Lol. I dont even want to be talking about all the things happening behind the scene as reported. The minister, leon is doing all he can, but i do not think it can be realistic on long term. Same home affairs that has pending applications since 5, 6 , 7 years ago for Trv. Lol,
Well, we will continue to sanitize these place. Make them newbies sha dey careful with packaging of visa application.

Gather your info, and apply ,hope for the best. Dont expect any magic or wonders, just hope for the best!

You no dey read people commentary? Which package you dey talk? Clear ham make we know, open to learn.

na baba ijebu. No package

dende3:
E Visa is Authentic depending on the way you package your documentation i have gotten 3 E visas in 2 years

Peak seasons
Lot's of visa delays.

I like the fact that you are taking responsibility for your actions which is very magnanimous. Please be informed that on this space, a lot of unscrupulous people have taken advantage of others with similar things you are doing. If you want to apply for SA, stay with SA, Gather your info and PUSH. Be decisive. Visa shopping is an offense and can have severe consequences as Kel highlighted.

onile1975:
Hello House

I salute you all my teachers in the house Africankel,Hunne and the rest,seeing me on different nairaland forum is just to aquire knowledge, and it's not a crime to aquire knowledge, Africankel, truly I intend to apply for south Africa before, but I later change my mind when I saw on this forum that I have better chance to get France visa, even France visa is costly than South Africa visa yet I have the money,I consider the advantage of having Schengen visa over south Africa visa.that was the main reason I change my mind.if by searching for knowledge I have offend all of you,am very sorry oooko

Fix your mind for one thing and pursue it. God bless and give results at the end of the day.

Goodmorning

In addition, any reason to go to Europe must be substantiated with sufficient evidence. Even frequent travelers sometimes get rejected, your basis for traveling must be solid. Goodluck

Africankel:
It is up to the visa officer to decide your visa validity.

1. Being a second time traveller, limit the duration of your trip to 1 week.

2. I do not think you should apply for longer stay, as that is specifically designed for people who intend to stay in Europe for more than three months - and you MUST show cause why you should be granted such.

3. You may still be granted a long validity visa (at the discretion of the visa officer). However, of granted, you are not allowed to stay more than three months.

@Ayodele20484

You sef dey observe ham na, make una sha put eye for him body because this thing he is doing is suspicious

Africankel:
Lol, don't mind him. He's visa shopping and will definitely be denied ALL. He's on South Africa, France, UK, and US visa threads - only one person 😅😅😅