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Benjamite01:
All you need is Book a Paid Hotel or Accomodation. Make sure u have your yellow Card. They will ask for BTA in Nigeria not in south africa

Thank u Benjamite...minimum of how much do I need to have with me...is it better to change naira to rand over there or do I get rand here from nigeria black market...Thank u

Dollar or Rand. 10k rand or 700 Dollar is ok. Naira is useless over there.

Benjamite01:
Dollar or Rand. 10k rand or 700 Dollar is ok. Naira is useless over there.

Thank u

Hello guys. New here. This might hv been discussed. Can someone tell me the type of southafrica visas available and brief info on it. Thanks a lot.

segzy201:
@Js22621 the following are the steps
1. get ur certificate evaluate by SAQA if u r going for masters or Ph.D
The following are needed
a. admission letter
b. saqa certificate
c. medical report
d. radiological report
e. application form BI-1738 or DHA 1738 Form 8
f. police clearance
g. certified copy of transcripts and certificate
h. yellow fever card
i. medical insurance
j. statement of accounts

Nicely put, so there's no need for flight booking for study visa?

Hi all. Does anyone know if Naija bank cards have increased in daily POS limit? And how else to transfer money to SA besides black market? I tire for this policy.

@ stevetop u can put it. in one word put it

bisi16:
Hi all. Does anyone know if Naija bank cards have increased in daily POS limit? And how else to transfer money to SA besides black market? I tire for this policy.

I'e bought Rands from two members here. Rands transferred to an SA account and I settled in Naira. However, be careful whom you deal with.

TokyoBulls:
I'e bought Rands from two members here. Rands transferred to an SA account and I settled in Naira. However, be careful whom you deal with.

Thanks, my eye shine pass flood light. I was just trying to find out if POS limit 's bn increased and any other way besides blackmarket. I hav those link already.

Can someone please help with a functioning number at the SA High Commission in Lagos. It will be highly appreciated.
Really don't understand the delay in responding to my application.
One is out of time.

Same here too I equally need d number too for SA high commission in Abuja.The wedding I am suppose to attend is on the 14th April but haven't heard from them since 15th of march till now.pls someone should help out here.thanks

I am experiencing the same thing.... Please what is really happening? I am getting fed up! Anyone with useful tips should help us bro.....

JECU:
Same here too I equally need d number too for SA high commission in Abuja.The wedding I am suppose to attend is on the 14th April but haven't heard from them since 15th of march till now.pls someone should help out here.thanks

pls whats d problem were u not given date for collection or its ot study permit u guys apply for?

I applied for study permit since 9th February still not ready

were u given date for collection? what did they say when u went

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geekybabe:
segzy201 and others who can help.. pls kindly help out. I have a very big challenge.

I've been trying to secure a school for my msc (research) for over 6months now, but I have not been successful.

I have applied at almost all S.A. good schools. when I started d process I never expected it to be this hard because I have alot of pple over there who got admission without stress.

I have had saqa certificate for almost a year now. so Saqa is not the problem. I studied computer engineering.

uct, stellenbosch, up, all said i have to do honors. I can't afford dat after spending over 5years studying engineering in schl

Rhodes.. and unizulu said they can't take me cos of my 3.21 undergraduate cgpa

wits.. I spent 5months communicating back and forth with

U might have to do honours or opt for masters in computer science or other sciences! Recently a lot of nigerians start messing up at masters level hence they only give out honours

geekybabe:
segzy201 and others who can help.. pls kindly help out. I have a very big challenge.

I've been trying to secure a school for my msc (research) for over 6months now, but I have not been successful.

I have applied at almost all S.A. good schools. when I started d process I never expected it to be this hard because I have alot of pple over there who got admission without stress.

I have had saqa certificate for almost a year now. so Saqa is not the problem. I studied computer engineering.

uct, stellenbosch, up, all said i have to do honors. I can't afford dat after spending over 5years studying engineering in schl

Rhodes.. and unizulu said they can't take me cos of my 3.21 undergraduate cgpa

wits.. I spent 5months communicating back and forth with

Starggerlee has given u the best advice.. The truth is that the knowledge gap between Nigeria and south Africa is very wide when talking about computer programming or related fields.. 3,4,5 years ago it was easy to get into their masters programme but things changed when they realized that most Nigerians(even those with first class in computer sci) who come for postgraduate studies in computer related courses get to struggle through out and can hardly compete at the highest level. In many cases, the students themselves get to finally change their course of study along the way. Meanwhile, going in for Honors (though a bit expensive) will afford you the opportunity to bridge that knowledge gap and if you perform excellently in the programme, you would have opened an easy and free way for your masters and PhD programme..

staggerlee:
U might have to do honours or opt for masters in computer science or other sciences! Recently a lot of nigerians start messing up at masters level hence they only give out honours

Agreed and a bit tough decision to go back for Honours programme. However, the truth is that your foundation has to be right to navigate the standards in advanced programmes in your field.

The language, concept, theorisation and empirical-ness makes SA different from West Africa (Nigeria).

@ Keneking, I greet you. Does being told to pay visa fees after checking documents mean that study permit will be granted? If not so, why then do we need to go through the rigours of the check?

segzy201:
were u given date for collection? what did they say when u went

I was called upon and the lady asked me to bring some documents which I gave her at that point. She said I should start checking from next week

segzy201:
were u given date for collection? what did they say when u went

I was called upon and the lady asked me to bring an extra document which i gave to her. She said i should start checking from next week

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geekybabe:
stagerlee, bigerboy200 and others who responded, Thanks a lot.

You have a valid point , however for some reason, i cannot afford do a honors program again this year because most schools have closed applications for 2016 and already planning for 2017. Even the embassy in Nigeria have stopped receiving applications for honours and undergraduate programmes. The only study visa application they are accepting is for Masters (Coursework and research) and phD and other non degree related programs.

I am looking out for a Masters by research program for this year. I am very sure i can cope. I am just looking out for possible suggestions for schools. Waiting for another one year is not an option i can afford now

Tidying up applications with ukzn. Also who knows about ufs?

I have heard some of this schools are not that friendly to blacks. Is it true?

All I will say is don't because of Masters degree choose any school available, some schools are not worth it

stevetop:
@ Keneking, I greet you. Does being told to pay visa fees after checking documents mean that study permit will be granted? If not so, why then do we need to go through the rigours of the check?

Checking is to authentic the status of your application ie pre qualification. I have seen most people turned back due to incomplete documentation or even basic stuff like insurance.

Payment doesnt guarantee that you shall be granted visa. In case where fraudulent documents are discovered, you would be penalised severely.

geekybabe:
stagerlee, bigerboy200 and others who responded, Thanks a lot.

You have a valid point , however for some reason, i cannot afford do a honors program again this year because most schools have closed applications for 2016 and already planning for 2017. Even the embassy in Nigeria have stopped receiving applications for honours and undergraduate programmes. The only study visa application they are accepting is for Masters (Coursework and research) and phD and other non degree related programs.

I am looking out for a Masters by research program for this year. I am very sure i can cope. I am just looking out for possible suggestions for schools. Waiting for another one year is not an option i can afford now

Tidying up applications with ukzn. Also who knows about ufs?

I have heard some of this schools are not that friendly to blacks. Is it true?

Just as u'v been advised, the gap btw where u're comi from and where u're going is very wide to be sincere with u. Honestly, irrespective of whatever confidence or standard u think u have in your field, when u get down here u will know u have to run on a far faster lane to catch up. To even get to know how to communicate and navigate tru ur daily mails and other high-end resources will take a lot from you. However, they are not what one cannot know only that the time they take is annoying. All the schools u applied to are good schools but my concern here, which nobody has mentioned is ur cgpa (3.21). Don't u think that might also be a factor bcs from my understanding, that cgpa is second class lower. Though I don't know whether it doesn't count here but I can bet you that coupled with nigeria factor, one cannot rule that out. Best of luck.

Keneking:
Checking is to authentic the status of your application ie pre qualification. I have seen most people turned back due to incomplete documentation or even basic stuff like insurance.

Payment doesnt guarantee that you shall be granted visa. In case where fraudulent documents are discovered, you would be penalised severely.

I certainly can't use a fake document for any reason! It's not a do or die for me though I have all the docs. I was at the consulate yesterday and I was told to pay, my question is in retrospect- we were kept for hours for checks that could be done after submission...

I finally got a msg from them yst.I am expecting it to arrive my home today cos it was forwarded to courier service yst,so propably it will come inn today.I pray its positive

stevetop:
I certainly can't use a fake document for any reason! It's not a do or die for me though I have all the docs. I was at the consulate yesterday and I was told to pay, my question is in retrospect- we were kept for hours for checks that could be done after submission...

Okay, congratulations in advance.

I just hope I get a message from them this week too! Cause I submitted since on the 18th of March...

JECU:
I finally got a msg from them yst.I am expecting it to arrive my home today cos it was forwarded to courier service yst,so propably it will come inn today.I pray its positive

Congrats bro!

JECU:
I finally got a msg from them yst.I am expecting it to arrive my home today cos it was forwarded to courier service yst,so propably it will come inn today.I pray its positive