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Processor01:
IITPSA membership and CSA took about 4 weeks in my case. I believe 6 weeks is what is mentioned on the application portal/form.

Thanks, that was fast. Will try them then.. but the money plenty o..About 85k...

prodam:
Thanks, that was fast. Will try them then.. but the money plenty o..About 85k...

About 150k.

IITPSA for me took 17 working days

prodam:
Oh! I see, Thanks Boss. Mine is in transit, already got the electronic version.

Meanwhile, how long did it take you to get your professional body registration done? I am asking cos SAQA really took time and I read somewhere that IITPSA takes more time.

Thanks again.

Processor01:
About 150k.

Really?? plus the courier services I guess.

Have you applied for the CSV?

Diamond1960:
IITPSA for me took 17 working days

Wow! Great....You must have gotten the CSV now... Nice one boss.

I did not join IITPSA, i am not an IT professional, but i know the timeline will not be up to that of SAQA.

prodam:
Oh! I see, Thanks Boss. Mine is in transit, already got the electronic version.

Meanwhile, how long did it take you to get your professional body registration done? I am asking cos SAQA really took time and I read somewhere that IITPSA takes more time.

Thanks again.

paulavon:
SACPCMP is a good alternative, it is related to your work field. I know some engineers who got their CSV with it. It is the statutory body recognized by SAQA for construction and project management professionals. Do not waste your time with ECSA,go ahead with SACPCMP.

You are too much.Have made payment already.Thanks so so much for your detailed advise.

paulavon:
I did not join IITPSA, i am not an IT professional, but i know the timeline will not be up to that of SAQA.

oh oh Okay. you got the CSV now??

Pls my fellow nairalander,how many months can someone wait before reaplying after being denied of the south africa visa...cos i heard some say immediatly , some said its better to re apply after six months

Geenosko:
1.Yes. POS only.

2. Depending on your eating habits (assuming you are patronising Nigerian restaurants) R150/day should be OK assuming ur hotel gives you breakfast.

3. Short trips on taxify will cost around R20. Public transport is cheap R11-R12 but ensure you know ur way and never seat in front.

4. Buy telkom sim card it's around R10 , 2gb for R200 should be OK for you. Check those paki shops.

thanks a bunch

For a ten days trip, would 1000 rands be okay to have as BTA for check by immigration?

Hairybelly01:
For a ten days trip, would 1000 rands be okay to have as BTA for check by immigration?

1,000 rands is approximately equivalent to N27,000 and less than $100.
$500 should be the minimum.

Don1985:
Pls my fellow nairalander,how many months can someone wait before reaplying after being denied of the south africa visa...cos i heard some say immediatly , some said its better to re apply after six months

What is the reason of denial and your purpose of going to SA. That will determine.

infofta:
What is the reason of denial and your purpose of going to SA. That will determine.

document not convincingly... Am going for tourist

infofta:
What is the reason of denial and your purpose of going to SA. That will determine.

document not convincingly... Am going for tourist. It was in 2016

Abeg what is the solution in this my case applied 25 of July and still no visa yet and when I track it keep saying my application is still under assessment at south africa embassy Abuja it a month + now if you had a similar issue abeg what was the outcome later on.. have spent alots on this using agent and travelling through air ..help a brother and my document is complete down to money in my account ..I need answers

Am using a new passport and also my first got the denied when the agent messed up my applications..
Well I decided to come clean this time with everything my account which is good 12.5m for the last since month and closing balance of 1.2m..and this second time I applied na him make still de look my application and am really worried need some straight answers. What should I do??

Equivalent of $500 to Rand is 7200
Does that mean that I must have 7200 rands cash before taking off in Nigeria?

Processor01:
1,000 rands is approximately equivalent to N27,000 and less than $100.
$500 should be the minimum.

Hairybelly01:
Equivalent of $500 to Rand is 7200
Does that mean that I must have 7200 rands cash before taking off in Nigeria?

No one has ever asked me to show funds but it is for your own convenience.
In SA, you will not be able to withdraw cash from your Nigerian issued cards so makes more sense to have some cash.

If you can afford it, please do.

""""Chop patience"""". You need to patiently wait for your outcome.

paul1995:
Am using a new passport and also my first got the denied when the agent messed up my applications..
Well I decided to come clean this time with everything my account which is good 12.5m for the last since month and closing balance of 1.2m..and this second time I applied na him make still de look my application and am really worried need some straight answers. What should I do??

Diamond1960:
""""Chop patience"""". You need to patiently wait for your outcome.

okay thanks for your reply..can I still get more enquiries from the south embassy like call them

please how much is the minimum or maximum of bank statement account balance for south Africa visitors visa.

please I need answers.
and I'm new here hope I'm welcome

I have a friend in south Africa who really wants to help me come over, she have send me all the requirements needed and I wanted to use her account for bank statement of account, but she have R3,300.
please I want to know if it can work

answer please
help me out.
thanks

Processor01:
No one has ever asked me to show funds but it is for your own convenience.
In SA, you will not be able to withdraw cash from your Nigerian issued cards so makes more sense to have some cash.

If you can afford it, please do.

This is not true. I am in SA now, and I am using my Nigerian (uba) Mastercard comfortably. Both naira and dollar cards are working. If you're in doubt, you can confirm from your bank before travelling.

And really, I have been to three countries this year, but no one has ever asked me to provide PTA at the airport. I don't know why people bother about it here. I use my card whenever I'm out of the country (cos that's the only way to get the best rates). In SA cities, you can take uber from the airport to where ever you're going. In European countries, my card worked seamlessly with the train machines. My card worked in Canada too. And of course, you can always pay for hotels and meals using card. Tourists sites accept card payment too.

It is advisable to hold cash though, just around 300 - 500 rand would be enough for any "emergency cash" incident, which typically never happens to me sha. You can change back in Nigeria, or use the ATM to withdraw in SA. Note though, SA ATMs do charge R50 fees on foreign cards. So do all your withdrawals at once! If you're withdrawing at least R400, you'll still get better rate (even with the fees) than bureau De change in Nigeria.

SamReinvented:
This is not true. I am in SA now, and I am using my Nigerian (uba) Mastercard comfortably. Both naira and dollar cards are working. If you're in doubt, you can confirm from your bank before travelling.

And really, I have been to three countries this year, but no one has ever asked me to provide PTA at the airport. I don't know why people bother about it here. I use my card whenever I'm out of the country (cos that's the only way to get the best rates). In SA cities, you can take uber from the airport to where ever you're going. In European countries, my card worked seamlessly with the train machines. My card worked in Canada too. And of course, you can always pay for hotels and meals using card. Tourists sites accept card payment too.

It is advisable to hold cash though, just around 300 - 500 rand would be enough for any "emergency cash" incident, which typically never happens to me sha. You can change back in Nigeria, or use the ATM to withdraw in SA. Note though, SA ATMs do charge R50 fees on foreign cards. So do all your withdrawals at once! If you're withdrawing at least R400, you'll still get better rate (even with the fees) than bureau De change in Nigeria.

Thanks for the correction.
Guess things have changed since I last visited.

As at early January, cash withdrawals from Nigerian issued cards (Naira) weren't possible. Anyway, good to hear this info and thanks, once again.

igweifeanyi24:
I have a friend in south Africa who really wants to help me come over, she have send me all the requirements needed and I wanted to use her account for bank statement of account, but she have R3,300.
please I want to know if it can work

answer please
help me out.
thanks

R3,300 is barely N100,000 (27naira to 1rand).
A return ticket on the cheapest airline to SA will cost more than R3, 300.

I am not sure what your objective is for your planned visit but you would need to convince the Department of Home Affairs that you (or your sponsor) can cover your costs for the planned duration.

i dont understand this please
R3,300 is barely N100,000 (27naira to 1rand).

igweifeanyi24:
i dont understand this please

R3,300 is barely N100,000 (27naira to 1rand).

R3,300 is roughly equivalent to 100,000naira.

how much should be the total money I have to have before traveling to south Africa.
please break it down for me like

Processor01:
No one has ever asked me to show funds but it is for your own convenience.
In SA, you will not be able to withdraw cash from your Nigerian issued cards so makes more sense to have some cash.

If you can afford it, please do.

thanks bro.... But for just 10/days stay, won't 7200 rands be too much ? Considering that I plan to use my MasterCard for POS