lastmonth:


Good Day, Thank you for the reply. My specialisation is in Mechanical Engineering (SAQA NQF level Eight). Both Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Technologist appear on the CSV list now im perplexed on which one to choose. Do employers/companies in SA really give much thought into this, whether your visa says engineer or technologist?

Good then you can choose Mechanical engineering Technologist because of your ECSA certificate. I applied as Mechanical Engineering Technician in CSV because of my ECSA stated candidate mechanical engineering technician.

Keneking:


So what ia the plan, ia it permissible for someone apply for change of status from Visitor to Spousal/ relative visa in SA.

What is the plan. It appear the VFS personnel have other plans.

Frankly I don't know if the VSF personnel are acting on instructions or not but I guess they do. I haven't have time to search the net but i am aware that relative visa/spouse is applied for by those related to PR holders and citizens.
As for change of visa type once in SA, I am aware no one on visitor visa can change status while still in SA. Thank you

olystic:
Could someone give me some cheap hotels in Johannesburg for me to book reservation directly with the hotel I plan applying for tourist visa by 1st week of October. I plan visiting by November.

Why not look at the hotels on Wakanow website? I guess they are genuine ones and you can make your choice from there and follow the payment procedure yourself.

ftromy:


Frankly I don't know if the VSF personnel are acting on instructions or not but I guess they do. I haven't have time to search the net but i am aware that relative visa/spouse is applied for by those related to PR holders and citizens.
As for change of visa type once in SA, I am aware no one on visitor visa can change status while still in SA. Thank you

What about Temporary Residence such as doctoral degree of three - five years?

2 friends of mine applied on the 20th and got their visas yesterday although technically it a reapplication cos they applied earlier in the month and got denied cos of bank account issues. So my guess is that yours should be here anyday now.
Speaking of which have you tried the tracking option cos I heard that sometimes it might be ready and they won't send and sms.just incase you haven't tracked it you can do so at http://www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/nigeria/track_1.html.

Still waiting on mine as well!
Good luck

ftromy:

I applied on 20th and still waiting as well.

Keneking:


What about Temporary Residence such as doctoral degree of three - five years?

I am aware those can move to critical skills then to PR.

mojohnny:
2 friends of mine applied on the 20th and got their visas yesterday although technically it a reapplication cos they applied earlier in the month and got denied cos of bank account issues. So my guess is that yours should be here anyday now.
Speaking of which have you tried the tracking option cos I heard that sometimes it might be ready and they won't send and sms.just incase you haven't tracked it you can do so at http://www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/nigeria/track_1.html.

Still waiting on mine as well!
Good luck

Thanks alot. Yes I tracked earlier and was informed it still at the high commission. Will track again at the end of the day if no response till then. Wish you luck as well..

ftromy:


I am aware those can move to critical skills then to PR.

Seem you don't understand my point. If you are on study visa lets say three years - can your spouse/children/relatives enter the Republic?

Hello all, great job. Please i want to apply for a SA visa and i need clarification on some issues, firstly i run my own business, the business name is registered but i use my personal savings account for it so i do not know if this would be an issue.

Secondly, do i just write one letter of introduction on a letter head stating my address what i do and also the visa request instead of having to write a self introduction letter and business letter separately. Would one introduction letter suffice?

Thirdly, i made a hotel reservation via booking.com but i made payment and i also got a receipt directly from the hotel. I hope this would also suffice?

Lastly can anyone provide a sample of self introduction letter for a business owner, i seem to be writing an epistle.

Thanks in advance

Just got a message around 4:30pm that it's ready for collection.
So fingers crossed. Check your phone to see if you have too.
I will be there on Monday to pick up my Visa.

ftromy:

Thanks alot. Yes I tracked earlier and was informed it still at the high commission. Will track again at the end of the day if no response till then. Wish you luck as well..

mojohnny:
Just got a message around 4:30pm that it's ready for collection.
So fingers crossed. Check your phone to see if you have too.
I will be there on Monday to pick up my Visa.

I thank God for you. Congratulations. I haven't received any message yet. The waiting is quiet an exercise on its own. Thanks for the encouragement .

Keneking:


Seem you don't understand my point. If you are on study visa lets say three years - can your spouse/children/relatives enter the Republic?

If you are on study visa (my wife is), yes, your spouse/children can enter the Republic but on visitor visa and cannot change the visa type while in the Republic.
You on study visa can change to critical skills then to PR while in the Republic.

ftromy:


If you are on study visa (my wife is), yes, your spouse/children can enter the Republic but on visitor visa and cannot change the visa type while in the Republic.
You on study visa can change to critical skills then to PR while in the Republic.

Thanks for clarifying, but is the Visitor visa - 90 days or as per duration on study visa approved for Principal?

I understand fully.
Even the wait all through the weekend not knowing whether the visa was approved or not is a chore in itself.
Just in case by Monday you haven't gotten a response you should call me South African high Commission to lodge a complaint. Their number is 01-4612067.
Cheers fam

ftromy:

I thank God for you. Congratulations. I haven't received any message yet. The waiting is quiet an exercise on its own. Thanks for the encouragement .

Keneking:


Thanks for clarifying, but is the Visitor visa - 90 days or as per duration on study visa approved for Principal?

I am aware it could be as per duration on the study visa that is both will expire the same day. While specifying the duration of stay during application diligence is needed to make both tally (my advice).

friendly101:
Pls can anyone tell me what to expect at the POE joburg immigration......likely questions they might wanna ask and docs to carry.

Those Questions are what anyone can answer,i don't know what you filled in your form,but the most IMPORTANT THING IS TO HAVE YOUR PAID HOTEL RESERVATIONS IN PLACE, and your spending money......3 people were deported the day i came and one immediately he landed the day i was leaving just because there is no convincing accommodation reservations

mojohnny:
I understand fully.
Even the wait all through the weekend not knowing whether the visa was approved or not is a chore in itself.
Just in case by Monday you haven't gotten a response you should call me South African high Commission to lodge a complaint. Their number is 01-4612067.
Cheers fam

It is well dear. I trust you are granted visa. Nothing to worry about. Thanks for the number, I'll make a call on Tuesday if i do not still have a response by Monday

U guyz r really doing a nice job here, kudos to u all. Pls all my documents r ready for submission, will b summiting on Monday. Pls I want to know how much is d visa fee n wen am I suppose to pay it? Tanx . waiting for response

As at 22/08/2016 it was 28,550
But to be safe just go with 30k.
Although they charge an optional extra 2700 for delivery within Lagos state.
You will be required to pay once your documents have been reviewed against the checklist.
Cheers

scholarcute:
U guyz r really doing a nice job here, kudos to u all. Pls all my documents r ready for submission, will b summiting on Monday. Pls I want to know how much is d visa fee n wen am I suppose to pay it? Tanx . waiting for response

Dear all, I intend to apply for SA visit visa but my one month leave is starting around October ending. When is the appropriate time to submit my application & will a balance of 700k suffice.
Thanks

Tnx u for ur response, am submitting at abj, do u knw d visa fee for abj? Someone said its I8k, don't know how true it is?

scholarcute:
Tnx u for ur response, am submitting at abj, do u knw d visa fee for abj? Someone said its I8k, don't know how true it is?

I did mine in abj on 31/8/16::: I paid 29k. just go with 30k. best wishes

Good morning to everyone in the house. Please i want to know when I can submit my documents for study permit in Abuja. And I also want to know if I will be needing my SAQA.Thanks.

Bro, I just got my Visa this morning.
I do hope you get yours too.
Let me know when you do.
God bless.

ftromy:

I thank God for you. Congratulations. I haven't received any message yet. The waiting is quiet an exercise on its own. Thanks for the encouragement .

Codeblues:
Dear all, I intend to apply for SA visit visa but my one month leave is starting around October ending. When is the appropriate time to submit my application & will a balance of 700k suffice.
Thanks

the best time to submit is now,just in case the have their high season, your account balance is more than enough.best of luck

The best time is now.
The visa is usually a 90 day visa so it will well cover your intended travel period.
The other upside to applying now is that once you get your Visa you can pay for your ticket and save on ticket fees.
All the best

Codeblues:
Dear all, I intend to apply for SA visit visa but my one month leave is starting around October ending. When is the appropriate time to submit my application & will a balance of 700k suffice.
Thanks

Dear House, please uh submitted on the 24th cos i submitted since 24th and am yet to get an sms from them.

mzjennypher:
Dear House, please uh submitted on the 24th cos i submitted since 24th and am yet to get an sms from them.

lol.....@mzjenny..
calm down u will get a text 2day or 2mrw what did u apply for?

friendly101:


lol.....@mzjenny..
calm down u will get a text 2day or 2mrw what did u apply for?

@friendly101 i applied for visiting visa 5days am so tayad of waiting am just too anxious lol.

mzjennypher:


@friendly101 i applied for visiting visa 5days am so tayad of waiting am just too anxious lol.

lol...........I understand how u feel.
should I give u out of the 90 days I was given?
when do u intend traveling ?
where did u apply?
we could hook up in johburg

friendly101:

lol...........I understand how u feel.
should I give u out of the 90 days I was given?
when do u intend traveling ?
where did u apply?
we could hook up in johburg

lol @friendly101 pls gimme oo i intend travelling oct to jo'burg. when is ur travelling date?