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For a first-timer, you may not like your trip to Joburg. Generally, Joburg is notorious for a lot of things except if you are familiar with the city. However, the city is quite beautiful.

As for applying on your own, you are very good to go as far as your documents are good.

For the flight and hotel reservation, it is a compulsory part of your application. All I am saying is that you do not have to make a paid reservation for them until your visa is out. I have suggested the vfs shops so that you can ease yourself of the headache. They'll sort you out with a token.

cucumbar:
wow! This info has been very helpful.
Was just checking prices of hotels on Airbnb. Are those prices real? They are actually very affordable. That means I can stay longer if I want.

Why do you say I shouldn’t go to jo’burg as a first timer?

I have the list of required documents already from waka now.com but I don’t want to continue with them if I can do it on my own.

Are you saying I don’t have to make any form of hotel and airline reservation when presenting my documents ?

What sort of help would I expect from the guys at the vsf?
Thanks once again for your response

Yes, you can use your visa even if your intended date of traveling has passed. And yes there is a direct flight to Capetown intl airport from Lagos.

andrew444:
If my travel date is past due to the delay this days of getting visa will I will be given the visa ?

Is there direct flight from Lagos to capetown ?

To begin with, if you have plans to travel by June I advice you apply at least 6 weeks before your proposed departure date.

Secondly, visa application fee is less than 40k if you apply by yourself. However you need to find out the list of required application documents.

Depending on how early you book your flight and where you are going to flight prices vary. For instance, flights to joburg are usually cheaper. Less than 150k for a return ticket to joburg. Flights to Capetown and other cities are usually expensive. On a average, keep a budget of 250k.

For accommodation, I will advice you try airbnb. It's usually much cheaper and gives a variety of choice to make. If you have a big taste for houses, keep a budget of 100 dollars per night.

If you are going to SA for the first time I advise you don't go to Joburg on your first visit. Capetown is a very lovely city. You will love it.

Lastly, nobody books flight and accommodation during visa application. When you get to vfs, those guys hustling around would help you for a token.

I hope this helps.

cucumbar:
hello, you seem to be vast with the tourist visa stuff. Please advise me:

I intend traveling towards the end of June and would be staying for like 7 days, in a hotel of course.

I was processing the visa stuff with wakanow.com (already paid 10k for consultation).
They are saying visa fees is 85k. Want to start the processing after Easter but I want to find out:

1. Can I process on my own without having to go through a travel agent?
2.is the visa fee cheaper than the 85k I’m being charged if I go on my own?
3. How much is the estimate in both flight and accommodation and tour that would be enough for a 7 day stay?
4. Which of the South African cities would you suggest that is so much fun for a young single man( I don’t have any one in mind)
5.5.Do I have to pay for flight booking and hotel before I submit my application?

I don’t want this travel agent to rip me off, because they are saying I must book an accommodation with them.
Just like you opined, I want to spend the least amount possible, as no one wants to spend his life savings on vacation.
Your imput will be very much appreciated. I don’t mind getting your contact if possible.

Email and SMS

andrew444:
Hmmm

na wa ooo

so many visa denial?

You where notified via email your visa is out right?

Application: 8th Feb. Lagos

Visa type: study

Passport released : 3rd April

Duration : 7 weeks 5


Wish everyone expecting their visa best of luck.

Note: Saw a lot of visa denial today.

There's nothing wrong with the one way ticket so long he's travelling on a study visa

Zaronxpanol:
My younger brother would be travelling to SA on Wednesday for his program at the University of Johannesburg. I was thinking of buying a one way ticket for him, since he has was granted a study visa, in my opinion, I think return ticket's should be for tourist visas holders. But to my dismay some one was telling me to buy a return ticket for him, My concern is that my brother won't be returning to Naija till next year when his program will end, so I don't see the need for an immediate return ticket due to financial constrains. Lastly! A paid return ticket wasn't stated on his visa. PLEASE HOUSE I AM CONFUSED!! PLEASE ADVISE ME. THIS S.A PEOPLE AND THEIR RULES ARE JUST TOO MUCH JARE!

olamitodotun14:
Hello all, Pls I want to make an enquiry.
I'm currently in South Africa, on a five days work trip. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, I would like to stay for five more days at the expiry of my five days visa.
How do I go about it? I need fast response Pls.

It is actually possible to extend your stay within the validity of your visa if you have a very good reason to do so. All you have to do is to go to the immigration office and ask for an extension. They will direct you on how to go about it.

What class of visa did you apply For? Visit or study visa?

oluwaseun8:
Yes bro!

You mean you applied at Abuja on the 11th of Feb. and you already have your passport. Damn!!

oluwaseun8:
VFS Abuja is also slow. Submitted feb 11th got my passport back 16th of March...

Can it be the same Ethiopia we are taking about here? Bruh Ethiopia can't lace Nigeria's boot. I have been to Addis 4 times.

Predstan:
The are both developing countries. While Nigeria is deteriorating, Ethiopia is developing faster than Nigeria is. Life in Ethiopia is better than Life in Nigeria. Education Budget of Ethiopia is more than 3times that of Nigeria.

what do you mean by 'ahead of Nigeria'? Are we talking time zone here or economic development?

I didnt say its Better. Its ahead of Nigeria. Thanks[/quote]

I can accept anything but nah Ethiopia isn't better than Nigeria. Thank you.

Like someone has rightly mentioned, our medical insurance is wasting away. This was a visa that use to take 72 hours before.

[1quote author=hayohorje post=75418623]Good evening, please can someone on a study permit travel on a one way ticket... Tho I know travelling on a return ticket is way cheaper than one way. Cuz the cheapest I can get so far is just 2 weeks trip... I just need to utilize the out bound trip. I hope it will not raise any question at the POE.[/quote]Yes you can travel with a one-way ticket if you have a study permit.

goodguygonebad:
PGD

By PGD you mean postgraduate diploma. If yes I have some questions for you.

1. Which school are you studying?
2. What is the outcome of your visa application?
3. How long was the processing time for the visa?
4. What documents did you submit during your application.

I will be happy if you can answer all of these questions.

Thanks.

2rucool:
Bsc/masters, winter or summer ?

Masters. Winter program

Thank you very much bro.
I do appreciate your timely response.

IAmPhiL:
Hi

1. Yes they do, although I did IELTS in my own time and GRE to boost my application profile. But that was way before I started applying to any school.

2. Sure. I read mechanical engineering. And I'm here. Infact a high percentage of us in class read mechanical engineering

3. You apply directly to the school, no need for uni-assist for this course.

Hi bro. I have a couple of questions for you.

1. Does the university accept English as a medium in place of English test.

2 Can a Mech engr apply for the mechatronics program.

3. Does the uni have it's own application portal different from uniassist.

IAmPhiL:
Hi everyone, pls who's got questions, especially those that graduated from Unilag or those coming to Deggendorf institute of technology for mechantronics.

I'm happy to help, we need more Nigerians here please, girls especially

If you are applying for an engineering program please gather here let us discuss.

cecegorz:
CDG looking so fly, I wanted to start crying again at what we call International Airport in Lasgidi

Bro if you land at CDG from MM2 there is a 95% probability that you'll cry.

No he can't after January 2019. Only the new yellow cards received in 2018 have validity of 10 years

paulavon:
The validity is 10years so you can still use it.

Normal application fee 32710

Yellow card 3000

passport photo 1500

I assume that you have your intl passport.

You will also have to show proof of your flight itinery and accommodation.

Baggiopreshy:
Please gurus what will it cost me to go to SA for visiting excluding my ticket fee and my statement of account. Please gurus I need your help

Quick one.

How good is Honda Accord (EOD) for uber business.

kindly post the JD for other roles

ezelous:
Jail

Correct

mansakhalifa:
@mroyato #1. Answer: FEC-Federal Electoral Commission (1960-64/65), FEDECO-Federal Electoral Commission(1979-83) NEC-National Electoral Commission(the '93 Elections) NECN-National Electoral Commission of Nigeria #2.Answer: Aba Women's riot 1929. How did I do sir?

say me well to Google

stzy:
25

Correct

mansakhalifa:
I like this. History.

1. Before being renamed INEC, what body was responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria.

2. What year did the Aba women crisis take place??

Allylic:
Chemistry

what is the chemical formula for the following
1. 1,2 dimethyl isopropyl alcohol
2. Caustic soda
3. Brine

stzy:
Chemistry and mathematics

Find the missing number
2, 3, 4, 4, 9, 16, 5, 6, 7, ?? 36, 49

ezelous:
English

How is the word 'gaol' pronounced??

Interested in the play station and home theatre but your asking price is damn too high.