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ok, welcome back on board. how is your staff visa? got it

Africankel:
Sorry @hunee, I'm just seeing this. I've been travelling in the last week.

hunee:
ok, welcome back on board. how is your staff visa? got it

For where. I don't understand these people walahi. After reaching out to our partners who responded almost immediately, it's been silence since then. Today I had to personally dispatch another letter highlighting the importance of our participation at the meeting. We even had to speak with a Deputy Minister of the Republic to reach out to the High Commissioner here. Hopefully we get feedback this week.

I'm tired.

Africankel:
For where. I don't understand these people walahi. After reaching out to our partners who responded almost immediately, it's been silence since then. Today I had to personally dispatch another letter highlighting the importance of our participation at the meeting. We even had to speak with a Deputy Minister of the Republic to reach out to the High Commissioner here. Hopefully we get feedback this week.

I'm tired.

No be their fault na. No be as country take be na him make these embassies they misbehave.
In their countries, can their own people apply for visas and it takes this long.
The disrespect is too much.
Everybody just dey do as they like.
There are people I know who applied since Jan 20th at the Lagos center, till now no response.

Someone here was saying the other time that because you signed one document you can not remonstrate your delayed visa processing.

I even advised some of us here to come together and submit a joint letter, everyone just lock up. Na so una go dey una passport go dey embassy for 4 months for tourist visa.

Na wa for Nigerians. You guys should learn to resist things like this because these countries can't take same.

As I learnt sha, the embassy is now under pressure to expedite these pending applications. My only concern is that there "maybe" massive disapproval in cases like this.
South Africa is a very notorious country known for these kind of things, just as they did recently with their "bomb squad" team.


Those waiting shouldn't expect magic to happen, I wish them luck.

My supposed trip for which is applied for the tourist visa on 22nd January was supposed to be on Thursday 10th of April and up until now I haven't received nothing. At this point, I'll just retrieve our passports once I get back to Port Harcourt

hunee:
No be their fault na. No be as country take be na him make these embassies they misbehave.
In their countries, can their own people apply for visas and it takes this long.
The disrespect is too much.
Everybody just dey do as they like.
There are people I know who applied since Jan 20th at the Lagos center, till now no response.

Someone here was saying the other time that because you signed one document you can not remonstrate your delayed visa processing.

I even advised some of us here to come together and submit a joint letter, everyone just lock up. Na so una go dey una passport go dey embassy for 4 months for tourist visa.

Na wa for Nigerians. You guys should learn to resist things like this because these countries can't take same.

As I learnt sha, the embassy is now under pressure to expedite these pending applications. My only concern is that there "maybe" massive disapproval in cases like this.
South Africa is a very notorious country known for these kind of things, just as they did recently with their "bomb squad" team.


Those waiting shouldn't expect magic to happen, I wish them luck.

You are right that people in these situations should come together to submit petitions or hire a immigration lawyer but I just want to note that it's not a Nigerian problem, South African immigration is just a big mess. I know Brits and Dutch with issues with SA visas too. infact if you go to VFS centre in Jborg, you'd be surprised at the number of people on the queue everytime. I've always used premium for all my applications there not cos I need the convenience but that's the only assurance that you won't spend the entire day there to submit application.
I'm just putting it out there so applicants know it's not about them, their documents or applications, the system is just a mess that SA hasn't been able to sort out for years.
All to best to everyone.

gateleo:
Submitted.....16th January 2025

Yes..Tourist Visa

Hi all! I also got a mail from vfs on Friday and my passport was returned with visa today.
I submitted my application on March 5th.

080bjaked:
You are right that people in these situations should come together to submit petitions or hire a immigration lawyer but I just want to note that it's not a Nigerian problem, South African immigration is just a big mess. I know Brits and Dutch with issues with SA visas too. infact if you go to VFS centre in Jborg, you'd be surprised at the number of people on the queue everytime. I've always used premium for all my applications there not cos I need the convenience but that's the only assurance that you won't spend the entire day there to submit application.
I'm just putting it out there so applicants know it's not about them, their documents or applications, the system is just a mess that SA hasn't been able to sort out for years.
All to best to everyone.

I have been to the vfs offices in Pretoria severally. I have also visited the Johannes Ramakhaose, the HQ of Home affairs in Pretoria on a number of times. Even where visas are usually adjudicated at Jeff Masemona, I have been there. These were all during my time in SA. I can tell you for sure. The South African home affairs has been plagued with corrupt practises over the years, this was where the issue began.

I think the New Man on board is doing alot to fight the elements that has been hampering the progress of the department. I really wish him, well.

In January 2025 , South Africa home affairs had over 300,000 back logged applications and the minister assigned a team , " Bomb Squad" to tackle these applications. You need to see the massive rejection rates within that period. It's really crazy to see that some people still have TRC pending since 3 years in the system.

The Home Affairs is/was a mess for real.

dende3:
South African Evisa is now as easy as ABC Just got my Visa within a week
Documents Uploaded are
My Past 3 months bank statement with bank reference letter
Marriage Certificate
Statement Letter
Hotel Reservation
Flight Itnary
Yellow Fever Card
Passport Data Page Copy
Previous Visa to south africa ,Uk ,UAE and other border stamps
Payslips
Letter of Identification from Employer
Id Card

Hello, please how did you download the evisa after it was issued?, days after the application, they sent an email that there is a correspondence on the evisa page. When I went there, the application status says adjudication outcome received but there’s no way to download a document or check the correspondence.

Good evening everyone..Pls I need guideline on how to apply for South Africa E visa, how to pay Nd document to submit as a SELF employed person. Thanks

Hello guys. So for some of you that can remember my post last year had same delay applied ending October got my visa second week of January...lol... that delay cost me a lot and now the passport my visa was issued on is expiring June 30th, have renewed it. Am looking at leaving soon, is there a way I can renew or get the visa transfered to the new passport because it says 2 years but the validity was 6months same as the validity of the old passport. The school said I need to be in SA at least 2 month before the visa expires.

I got my visa , Congratulations.

Incorcate the habit of always sharing your timelines for others to gain.

Not when it is convenient.

You can also help others by sharing some insights. That what we do here; helping others with updates and information .

One reason these threads aren't much active as it were.

People just come get the information they need and zoom, they are off! Till another time, lets do better, so when you come again to ask questions, we will be willing to answer.

Gratitude is key.


Una Goodmorning.

Have you been able to resolve this? If not, send your complaint to Ministerialqueries@dha.gov.za

solihp:
Hello, please how did you download the evisa after it was issued?, days after the application, they sent an email that there is a correspondence on the evisa page. When I went there, the application status says adjudication outcome received but there’s no way to download a document or check the correspondence.

Or Gontse.Baloyi@dha.gov.za
Others in same situation, copy that mail and feedback here when you get a response.

Guys, sorry to derail, but were can one get Nigerian food in Capetown?
Is there any market where one can get Nigeria groceries?

Aaron's place on Wale Street, Cape town CBD

rowlandwhy:
Guys, sorry to derail, but were can one get Nigerian food in Capetown?
Is there any market where one can get Nigeria groceries?

Iyalaje Restaurant, 191 Voortrekker Rd, Maitland, Cape Town. It's at Parow

Or you can try Aaron's place at CBD as previously advised.

You people show me way on how to apply for tourist visa E visa South Africa and the Requirements. How to pay and where E daku 😭

I am learning that alot of persons got update yesterday through some reports.

Lagos specifically. For those waiting , check for updates.

Hi all, my passport was delivered today and I got 3 months South africa Visiting Visa.

Wishing others all the best.

Thank you

Application submitted VFS LAGOS.....16th January 2025
Application received at the embassy..21st January 2025
Passport received....10th April 2025.

Documents submitted

Previous Visas
Company Employment letter
Acceptance Letter
Pay slips
Statement of Account
Pension Letter/ Statement
Tax return
Hotel Reservation..Not booking.com
Flight Reservation...Ethiopianairlines.com
Staff ID
Promotion letters
Insurance
Yellow card Valid

Good Day all and thanks for all the contributions on this thread.

I am taking my cousin to submit his documents next week at VFS and he applied for study visa. They gave him an appointment time of 11am but I want to know if we should go very early in the morning or just like 30
Mins earlier. Thank you.

Get there 30 minutes before your appointment as they don't have a waiting room

Tizzie:
Good Day all and thanks for all the contributions on this thread.

I am taking my cousin to submit his documents next week at VFS and he applied for study visa. They gave him an appointment time of 11am but I want to know if we should go very early in the morning or just like 30
Mins earlier. Thank you.

9rad:
I just got this notification below from Vfs … does it mean my visa was granted.

Your visa application reference number: *** has been received at the South Africa visa Application center in Lagos from the south Africa consulate Lagos and is ready for collection.

Please when you submitted, did you go exactly at your appointment time to VFS? How was the crowd as well?

sirrotex:
Get there 30 minutes before your appointment as they don't have a waiting room

Thank you so much. Does it still get very crowded?

Tizzie:
Thank you so much. Does it still get very crowded?

No it doesn’t get crowded anymore.

Please, did you submit a medical cover along with your visa application?

Abodkay:
Exactly two months that I submitted my visa application at Lagos VFS. I received the below messages just now.

Your visa application reference number......has been received at the South Africa Visa Application Center in Lagos from the South Africa Consulate Lagos and is ready for collection.

Processed application ref no ZAF/.......has being dispatched via courier on 21/02/2025

I submitted my Tourist application since February 18th, and got Received by Consulate on February 20th.

Well still waiting for updates, next is Friday is going to be make 2 months, a friend i am traveling with submitted a week before mine, on February 12th, he has gotten his today, Aprill 11, but he told me he had to paid someone 400k to fast track, since our travel date is May 4th.

I am still stuck in between hoping they give a decision or just go ahead to try e-visa, and do a recall of my passport should i get the evisa approval. But still hoping anyways.[/quote]

toluFernandez:
I submitted my Tourist application since February 18th, and got Received by Consulate on February 20th.

Well still waiting for updates, next is Friday is going to be make 2 months, a friend i am traveling with submitted a week before mine, on February 12th, he has gotten his today, Aprill 11, but he told me he had to paid someone 400k to fast track, since our travel date is May 4th.

I am still stuck in between hoping they give a decision or just go ahead to try e-visa, and do a recall of my passport should i get the evisa approval. But still hoping anyways.

The visa has been monetized.
These are the issues.
The home affairs is very corrupt.

I just received an email from VFS that my processed application is in transit from the Consulate General of South Africa to the Lagos Operations Centre in Nigeria.

What does this even mean?

Hugoboi:
I just received an email from VFS that my processed application is in transit from the Consulate General of South Africa to the Lagos Operations Centre in Nigeria.

What does this even mean?

The mails will come in batches. Wait till 10pm and update us back. Then we advise

Another mail just came in that the application is on transit from Lagos Operation Center to Visa Application Centre in Nigeria.

The lady at VFS Port Harcourt said I should come pick up our passports by Tuesday.

Hugoboi:
Another mail just came in that the application is on transit from Lagos Operation Center to Visa Application Centre in Nigeria.

The lady at VFS Port Harcourt said I should come pick up our passports by Tuesday.

All the best

congratulations .
which hotel u use while booking

gateleo:
Hi all, my passport was delivered today and I got 3 months South africa Visiting Visa.

Wishing others all the best.

Thank you

Application submitted VFS LAGOS.....16th January 2025
Application received at the embassy..21st January 2025
Passport received....10th April 2025.

Documents submitted

Previous Visas
Company Employment letter
Acceptance Letter
Pay slips
Statement of Account
Pension Letter/ Statement
Tax return
Hotel Reservation..Not booking.com
Flight Reservation...Ethiopianairlines.com
Staff ID
Promotion letters
Insurance
Yellow card Valid

When did you submit your application please?

Hugoboi:
Another mail just came in that the application is on transit from Lagos Operation Center to Visa Application Centre in Nigeria.

The lady at VFS Port Harcourt said I should come pick up our passports by Tuesday.