Wummih:
hello house, how do I get proof of accommodation for Study permit application?

I actually didn't apply for residence last year now I've mailed International unit of the school for a letter of accommodation still no reply.

Any PG aspirant/student at bellville (UWC or CPUT) here?

how can I get the letter to apply asap as class starts late February, so I can sort out my accommodation later.

thanks

Hello Wummih, try checking Gumtree, look for advert for student accommodation in an area close to your school, contact the ones that seem genuine. The plan is for you to make them realise that you plan to stay at their property, however, you wouldnt want to pay rent until you are in the country. The good ones would be ready to give you a contract which you can use as a proof of accommodation.
All the best!

Wummih:
hello house, how do I get proof of accommodation for Study permit application?

I actually didn't apply for residence last year now I've mailed International unit of the school for a letter of accommodation still no reply.

Any PG aspirant/student at bellville (UWC or CPUT) here?

how can I get the letter to apply asap as class starts late February, so I can sort out my accommodation later.

thanks

Try to discuss your issue with your supervisor or postgraduate Coordinator. He/She will give you a cover letter, stating that you have been admitted for so ...so course with your course duration. That you will be living in the university residence as international student.
I think such letter will help. I'm using similar thing as my proof of residence.

Stevetop, inspire777, femiaction, Shine1177, staggerlee and others in the house..

Please can you advise on the process for Critical skills permit?

I am an IT professional (NQF , currently doing Masters in KZN, Should finish this semester. I have been attending interviews here and a couple of HR in coys have requested that I start processing my critical skills permit as it would ease my job applications.

I wanna start this process asap, but I have a couple of questions.
1. how easy it is to switch from study permit to work permit.
2. Do i need to be a registered member of a professional body (IITPSA) to process critical skills visa?
3. Can anyone give an estimate of how much I could be spending for the process?

geekybabe:
Stevetop, inspire777, femiaction, Shine1177, staggerlee and others in the house..

Please can you advise on the process for Critical skills permit?

I am an IT professional (NQF , currently doing Masters in KZN, Should finish this semester. I have been attending interviews here and a couple of HR in coys have requested that I start processing my critical skills permit as it would ease my job applications.

I wanna start this process asap, but I have a couple of questions.
1. how easy it is to switch from study permit to work permit.
2. Do i need to be a registered member of a professional body (IITPSA) to process critical skills visa?
3. Can anyone give an estimate of how much I could be spending for the process?

Hi,

CSV applications within RSA are pretty-straightforward. I will delve straight away into your questions:
1. To switch from Study Permits to CSV would be "Change of Status/Change of Conditions:
2. Yes, it's compulsory to show evidence of registration to a Professional body in your application. Even if it's Student member.
3.Quotes? Obtain info about membership registration from the professional body, also factor in VISA application costs at VFS, Medicals etc.

Here's link from VFS for documents required:
http://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/critical-skills-visa.html

One important factor you must know is, have all your documents in order, all must be genuine and verifiable( They do extensive verification on CSV) so as not to waste your money and time.
BUT, the good news is that the CSV applications enjoy fast processing, it WILL come back within 6 weeks. In some cases, within 7-10 days you get an outcome.

The rest of the forum members who has been through this process will guide you.
All the best!

praise the Lord! I got my study permit today. to God be the glory

royalkonsults:
praise the Lord! I got my study permit today. to God be the glory

Congrats..took you less than 2weeks

royalkonsults:
praise the Lord! I got my study permit today. to God be the glory

Congrat

royalkonsults:
praise the Lord! I got my study permit today. to God be the glory

Congrats bro.

Please friends I want to apply for spousal visa and i want to know if

1)Medical certificate issued by F.M.C. as a medical report covers
Radiological report


Thanks

@Stevetop thanks, I made couple of deals with those landlord on gumtree they mostly request for deposit of about 1000 before they can issue any piece of contract.
1. I can't make payment from naija I know what I went through paying momentum.
2. Even If, it can only be a month contract will Embassy accept it?
@famdot thanks I think I should resort to calling my department and the international office for the letter because they take ages replying to mail.
@bellville how was living at bellville?

Wummih:
@Stevetop thanks, I made couple of deals with those landlord on gumtree they mostly request for deposit of about 1000 before they can issue any piece of contract.
1. I can't make payment from naija I know what I went through paying momentum.
2. Even If, it can only be a month contract will Embassy accept it?
@famdot thanks I think I should resort to calling my department and the international office for the letter because they take ages replying to mail.
@bellville how was living at bellville?

book with an hotel for a period of two or three weeks, you don't need to make any payment

pls which airline is the cheapest?

royalkonsults:

book with an hotel for a period of two or three weeks, you don't need to make any payment

Really? I'm assuming this what you use.

royalkonsults:

book with an hotel for a period of two or three weeks, you don't need to make any payment

Wow I think I should do that I can't keep waiting. thanks and congratulations.

Wummih:
@Stevetop thanks, I made couple of deals with those landlord on gumtree they mostly request for deposit of about 1000 before they can issue any piece of contract.
1. I can't make payment from naija I know what I went through paying momentum.
2. Even If, it can only be a month contract will Embassy accept it?
@famdot thanks I think I should resort to calling my department and the international office for the letter because they take ages replying to mail.
@bellville how was living at bellville?

I lived at UWC's Hector Petersen residence for about 6months. I had a great time staying there. I had to leave the hostel because my pregnancy due date was approaching. If you can afford it, I strongly recommend the university's residence. I was allocated a one-man room with steady internet access 24/7. I mean superfast internet. You would be able to access loads of research materials online as the university subscribes to international journals, if you stay in the hostel. Other pecks: easy laundry using the hostel's washing machine.
Bellville/Belhar isn't so safe. It's a coloured community with a lot of junkies. Don't move around at night. Conduct your business during the day and retire to your room as early as possible.

For grocery shopping, join a bus to Hyper Parrow (pronounced perrow). There's a big shopping mall there. With time you will get to know where the African/naija shops are.

Thecassanova:

Really? I'm assuming this what you use.

yes, that was what I used and I got my 3 year study permit today. I submitted on the 4th this month.

Please, how do I get to VFS office in Lagos from Ibadan

slenderBeam1:
Please, how do I get to VFS office in Lagos from Ibadan

from ibadan get to berger in lagos. take lekki /ajah bus from berger. tell d conductor yow wanna drop at ikate roundabout.
its d 3rd roundabout counting from lekki roundabout.

once they drop u, cross to the other side.

vfs is just about 7 minutes walk from that roundabout.

if in doubt, walk in and ask the bike men around the junction where u cross to.

geekybabe:

from ibadan get to berger in lagos. take lekki /ajah bus from berger. tell d conductor yow wanna drop at ikate roundabout.
its d 3rd roundabout counting from lekki roundabout.

once they drop u, cross to the other side.

vfs is just about 7 minutes walk from that roundabout.

if in doubt, walk in and ask the bike men around the junction where u cross to.

Tnx for the prompt reply

royalkonsults:
praise the Lord! I got my study permit today. to God be the glory

Hey bro, congratulations.
I called them yesterday but they must have closed for the day.
Please can you help me out with this issue.
Normally Nigerian laws dictates that you can only renew passports 6 months to expiry and mine still has 11 months on it.
Why I am saying this is because the VSF office (people contracted by the South African Embassy to handle visa applications in Nigeria) at Port Harcourt claims I have to renew my passport (which is impossible) and that my passport has to outlive my visa duration by at least 30 days. Which means I have to have a passport that at least expires in 3 years and 30 days after my studies.
Why I am skeptical about their claims is that they didn't sound convincing or very knowledgeable.
I would like to know if you have any contacts at the Nigerian embassy to confirm it or someone at the South African immigration service because I have searched for ways to contact the embassy directly regarding this issue but the numbers provided are either invalid or do not go through.
Please can you help me confirm what the correct procedure is as it is currently stalling my submission.
Thanks

Ariel20:
Guys I just got my study permit. I'm so thankful to God and to you all for your contributions. We would definitely see at the top. Stevetop you are the best

Hi Ariel, congratulations first of all.
I called the vsf office yesterday but they must have closed for the day.
Please can you help me out with this issue.
Normally Nigerian immigration laws dictates that you can only renew passports 6 months to expiry and mine still has 11 months on it and I need to apply for a study visa of three years to study at UCT.
Why I am saying this is because the VSF office (people contracted by the South African Embassy to handle visa applications in Nigeria) at Port Harcourt claims I have to renew my passport (which is impossible) and that my passport has to outlive my visa duration by at least 30 days. Which means I have to have a passport that at least expires in 3 years and 30 days after my studies.
Why I am skeptical about their claims is that they didn't sound convincing or very knowledgeable.
I would like to know if you have any contacts at the Nigerian embassy to confirm it or someone at the South African immigration service because I have searched for ways to contact the embassy directly regarding this issue but the numbers provided are either invalid or do not go through.
Please can you help me confirm what the correct procedure is as it is currently stalling my submission.
Thanks

Hello house. I applied for my study visa in lagos on the 7th of december last year and up till now no response from them. Pls anybody with the same issue? My school has resumed already. Am going for masters

royalkonsults:

yes, that was what I used and I got my 3 year study permit today. I submitted on the 4th this month.

Having the same issue with accommodation. Did u book with the hotel directly or third parties like bookings. Cos the hotels I see requires deposit for any booking reservation. Thanks

Thecassanova:

Having the same issue with accommodation. Did u book with the hotel directly or third parties like bookings. Cos the hotels I see requires deposit for any booking reservation. Thanks

book direct with the hotel,you don't need to make deposit, google for hotels, use their direct websites to book, that's all

royalkonsults:
praise the Lord! I got my study permit today. to God be the glory

Congratulations, go conquer ur new coast. Please which 'health insurance provider' did you use & how much did u pay in 'naira'.

Thanks.

intrinsicniyi:


Congratulations, go conquer ur new coast. Please which 'health insurance provider' did you use & how much did u pay in 'naira'.

Thanks.

I used momentum, and I paid 105,000 in naira

wea did u apply from

femdot:


Congrat

pondat99:
wea did u apply from

Lagos

royalkonsults:

I used momentum, and I paid 105,000 in naira

Thanks for d info.

And please, can u kindly list d required docs. at d vfs office /embassy. I hope to initiate d processing soon.

Enjoy d rest of d day & safe trip in advance.

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Thanks for d info.

And please, can u kindly list d required docs. at d vfs office /embassy. I hope to initiate d processing soon.

Enjoy d rest of d day & safe trip in advance. [/quote
check the website, vfsglobal/south Africa/Nigeria.
under study visa, check the required docs

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I just checked. *Thumb up*

Chai, d list is long. Did u actually submit all including yellow fever , police clearance etc.