Anfieldboss:


Thank you sir, I will be expecting your feedback.

Manager007:
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Johny2015:


Sorry to bother you @Manager007

2 questions for you.

Would this position of yours remain so, even if my PhD programme is Sponsored by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Then secondly, When applying for them later as you advised, am I to select a Visitor or relatives visa for them on the application form?

TechRex:
Kingrexefe@gmail.com

Kamxin:
08027886496

nullboss:
toonerdrill@gmail.com

sewpabee:
Hello house.

I am really scared my visa might get denied on the basis of insufficient funds.

I am a recent graduate and I was invited by Microsoft to interview in South Africa. The interview is supposed to last for 3 days. And Microsoft agreed to foot the bill for the flights and hotel reservations. They booked using their card and I submitted the the bookings as well.

The only problem is that in the Visa Support Letter Microsoft didn't explicitly state that they would buy the tickets. It only said that they would be handling my stay there.

I was asked to submit my bank statement which obviously doesn't have the amount for the ticket in it.

I'm worried that my visa might get denied because of this.

My interview is supposed to be by December 5th (flight on the 3rd) and I submitted on November 16th

justwise:


I don't know what you are on about, when did i ban you and what evidence do you have to support that claim?

Johny2015:
Hi House. This thread is great and I so much appreciate the effort we have all put into keeping this thread alive since 2012.

Having read over 70 pages of this thread, there is an issue I am still confused about.

I am about applying for a PhD study visa to South Africa. However, I wish to be accompanied by my wife and son (2 years). The challenge I am having is how to go about their own application.

There seems to be nothing like accompanying spouse or minor visa types on the visa application form DHA 1738. Is there a special form for this class of visa or how do I do this?

I know I have a place where I can list them on my own form. But I believe there should still be a seperate form for them to fill.

Believe me, I would appreciate any assistance from you all.

Anfieldboss:

Hello House,

Please I will like to ask, Can I register with ECSA as a Pr. Eng (Registered Engineer) with my BEng degree in Electrical Engineering. I noticed some persons that applied to be registered as engineers with ECSA were registered as Technicians instead.

Please I would appreciate clarification on this.

chemashie:
Hello everyone, I have been offered Claude Leon Foundation postdoctoral fellowship tenable at Nelson Mandela University, and would like to process my visa in Lagos. I did my study permit (2014) and renewal (2016) at Abuja embassy for my PhD programme at Rhodes. I need information on how to apply through Lagos embassy. The last permit renewal at Abuja wasn't good enough for me. Someone should help me with detailed information on how to go through Lagos embassy. Thank you.

chemashie:
Hello everyone, I have been offered Claude Leon Foundation postdoctoral fellowship tenable at Nelson Mandela University, and would like to process my visa in Lagos. I did my study permit (2014) and renewal (2016) at Abuja embassy for my PhD programme at Rhodes. I need information on how to apply through Lagos embassy. The last permit renewal at Abuja wasn't good enough for me. Someone should help me with detailed information on how to go through Lagos embassy. Thank you.

Crews:
Good day all,

I am currently resident in Nigeria while i run a PhD program in South Africa as most of my research activities will be done in Nigeria. However, I wish to apply for South Africa study permit with the intention of staying for just one month as part of arrangement with my supervisor. It is important to mention that my program is fully funded by the University scholarship.

In view of this, I will be glad if any one could advise on the following:

1. Is it possible to provide medical cover for less than a year - may be six months?

Answer: Yes. 6 months proof of medical Aid would suffice.


2. Do i need to provide my statement of account to support my application in addition to my scholarship letter? Please note i have around 300k in my account

Answer:Yes. It's only a standard procedure that you supply a bank statement. Your proof of scholarship should accompany that.

3. Will a letter of undertaking from the University that states that i have arranged a private accommodation suffice as proof of accommodation or do i need to get a letter from my supervisor to guarantee his willingness to assist with accommodation?

Answer:Yes. An undertaking from your institution attesting that you have a guaranteed accomodation will also suffice as proof of arranged accomodation. One advise, ensure specifically, that this letter comes from the Office of International Students of your instution. Because, that is part of their job.

Diamond1960:
please try and read my question properly. I did ask ''WHICH PROFESSIONAL BODY CAN INFORMATION SYSTEMS GRADUATE REGISTER WITH'' since there are different professional bodies. I want an exact one that home affairs will accept.

infofta:
@Manager007
please, I sent you a pm.

drwrites:
Guys, there is something i am not getting about this Critical Work Permit thing - is one expected to be registered with a professional body back home in Nigeria or one has to be registered with a professional body in SA? What about the highly regulated fields like Medicine, Veterinary Meicine, Nursing and co? Again, as a pg student on study-permit, can one apply for th critical work permit thing?

Please who has rands for sale and in Jo'burg?

DeeandGLady:
Hi Everyone,

Please has anyone used Ethiopian airline before to cape town with long lay over say 11hrs, did they give you a hotel during your lay over? Please I need info. Thanks.

lawyerbabs:
am doing my masters there too at the moment. no doubt one of the best in SA

lawyerbabs:
Anybody in the house from Nelson Mandela University. Port elizabeth. Kindly holla lets link up

HelpingHands100:
I am still eagerly waiting for your response please.

everyevery:
Manager007 pls I crave your indulgence, suggest a uni for me where I can study for msc in computer science related courses in the SA. Thanks in anticipation of your quick response. Reasonable tuition fees inclusive.

Nadratan:


I found this on home affairs website: "Proof that applicant has been the spouse of a citizen or permanent resident for five years. A notarial agreement signed by both parties attesting that –(i) the permanent spousal homosexual or heterosexual relationship has existed for at least two years before the date of application for a relevant visa or permanent residence permit and that the relationship still exist to the exclusion of any other person and (ii) neither of the parties is a spouse in an existing marriage or a permanent homosexual or heterosexual relationship"

abdullahi45:

@Manager.

Nadratan:


Wow!!!... Thanks so much for this information. I am really grateful mehn. Unfortunately, I will be going back to Naija on Sunday but I will try and do the form option before I leave. Regarding the DHA form, does it have to be certified by both lawyer and police?

Do you have an idea how many years will be issued with the relative visa? I am trying to avoid the stress of applying for a visitor's visa everytimeI want to visit my wife. I just need a visa that will enable me move in and out of SA anytime I want.

Nadratan:
Hello Guys,

I want to confirm maybe I can use a marriage certificate issued by a Mosque for processing my relative or spousal visa... We did the Nikkah in Queenstown Mosque, Eastern Cape, SA and it's a recognised mosque

abdullahi45:

drwrites:
Hello gurus in the house...pls am in the process of submitting my study visa application, but i am confused about d Police clearance cuz i heard some things which i don't understand. Someone told me i have to get the police clearance from southafrica when i have never been there before. I heard again this morning that the only place i can get the police clearance that is acceptable for SA visa is at Maloney in Lagos cuz am based outside Lagos. Is any of the info true...please your guide.

And are there any Wits grads, present students or about-to students on this thread...kindly signify please.

abdullahi45:
Hi Gurus,

I guess some people here are pursuing their Honours and Masters in South Africa on Scholarship.

Although i have secured admission to pursue Honors already in two universities in SA but the huge tuition is really keeping me back. I humbly request for information about any bursary/scholarship you know about either for Honours or MSc. Even it will take me to do Msc directly without honours, i don't mind.

I am a highly enthusiastic and curious young graduate of Microbiology (BSc cgpa >4.47) whose primary objective is to save the world with my research.

Please don't neglect this message endeavor to provide info as much as you can, you might be saving a life.

Thanks in anticipation.

justwise:
@Manager007


Please stop encouraging PM as this will not help this thread or others who benefit from info shared here.

Thank you