₦airaland Forum

There are alot of efikos here who have never even attempted to cross seme border, yet spilling advise left, right and center.


Lord help us o.

Be Guided my people and do not slide into anyone dm's o

Salientsinmi:
Hi Hunee…Can you advise of the possibility of getting E-Visa within 4 days from Nigeria? Agencies are charging me 1 million and above but I feel I can apply and do it myself.
It’s a business travel for a conference. Company (with a branch in SA) is going to sponsor and I have the invitation letter from the professional body from SA. The trip is just for a week.

Sorry for late replies , guess you already got the appropriate responses.goodluck

Bolaji16:
Absolutely 💯.

I knew it was scam immediately I saw it. I've known you and other credible folks here to not engage in such based on the kind of responses you give and willingness to assist.

Thanks once again

Sure. Thank you too, Pleasure.

Bolaji16:
Thanks.

Is the attached from you?

You are smart and intelligent.

First, I have never text anyone off this space via WhatsApp for visa related purpose. The said screenshot is another scam strategy. Obviously, because they know I am quite reckoned with here, they want to ride on my integrity to do the unimaginable.

Everyone be woke!

How can I be of assistance to you? Tell us what you want here.


We will reply.

Bolaji16:
Dear all @hunee,
Please I applied for sticker visa for a month now at Lagos VFS but I'm yet to get a call or sms to submit passport. Also, the tracking website shows it's still under processing at the embassy. I was at VFS two days ago to inquire the reason for the delay but the guy there said they are yet to call for the passport that I should hold on. He cited backlogs

Conference is in about 3 weeks time. Any help will be appreciated.

Wait as advised.
Goodmorning

visamaster2025:
Why are you appealing? I believe it’s a waste of time. There is a 95% tendency chance that you will loose the appeal

I advise you do not appeal. You can re- apply but make sure you have corrected and resolve what is stated in the former refusal letter

All the best

tag the correct appellant.

You can secure visa via another schengen country for tourism purpose. Upon arrival in spain, get a lawyer and regularise everything there directly

Scaredycat28:
Hello all, please this legalization stuff, my agent said I don’t need to do it for my employee visa but I went ahead anyway to book an appointment and I was given a date in April 2026, my due date of resumption is December, is there a way to get a closer date?

SamsonJosephs:
It's really crazy cause they won't say why exactly it was rejected, just that there isn't enough justification... what other justification is needed for a student visa especially when school fees has already been paid.

They know your aim isn't really study but relocation.

SamsonJosephs:
Goodluck to everyone, it's really tough out there.

After spending so much on translation, legalisation , paying insurance and school fees. The next thing is rejection.

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.