drmorphine:
Hi house, I am new here. I got an admission to study for my PhD in University of Pretoria beginning next year. Though, I have received the admission letter from the university and gotten the police clearance, yellow card, I am yet to pay for my medical insurance and sort my accommodation stuffs out. May I also add that my PhD would be self sponsored as for now and most likely, most of my research would be done here in Nigeria. Many of my folks studying in SA assured me that I would definitely be able to secure funding in my 2nd year. However, I have been able to raise close to a million naira in my bank asides flight ticket booking.

In the light of the above,
1. I would like to know if anyone can assist me with affordable accommodation close to the university as staying in the University hostels would be too expensive.
2. Would a million naira be sufficient for me to push through my visa application and sustain my living in SA for a period of 6-7months? I would still be raking in an estimate of a steady 150k monthly income in Nigeria when I leave.
3. What are my chances of getting my student visa this year provided I make my application before the end of November.

I crave your magnanimity in giving me a robust contribution to my enquiries and requests.

Thank you and God bless.

justwise:
Ask/make your South African visa contributions here, i have seen increasing number of different threads about South African visa recently hence the need to dedicate one thread for South African visa issues.

dubaiboy1:
Hi ! Did you apply for the Foreign Conditional Exemption Certificate before you were considered for Admission ?

qalifa:

Just put it in in your google maps but it’s european Union street tho. They won’t let you in I had to go through a lot to be allowed in but you can try .

homody:



I submitted an application for a visa to attend an event in cape town, going to three weeks I'm yet to receive my passport, I suppose to take off by November 10th which is next 3 days.I need an advice

homody:



I submitted an application for a visa to attend an event in cape town, going to three weeks I'm yet to receive my passport, I suppose to take off by November 10th which is next 3 days.I need an advice

Emperoh:


I am sure you are going for the AfricaComm event for the FAW TECH PRIZE?
We dey the same boat. Still chasing mine. I was at the High Commission on Monday and Tuesday. Bros, I don't know, but it will be a miracle if that thing comes out by tomorrow. They have close to 2 months backlog.

qalifa:

Yeah they told me about the backlog too it’s frustrating haba and they don’t ever pick up their phones to at least know about my application

Emperoh:


My contact is telling me they are trying to clear out the back log. So whose travel dates are due for this weekend will likely get theirs tomorrow if it is approved.

Miiidey:
Hi guys pls any information yet about those travelling to SA for the conference and are yet to to get their passports yet cause I’m supposed to travel this weekend

Emperoh:


If you can, pse rush to VFS and check if yours is ready. I just picked mine now and it was issued.

Miiidey:
I paid for courier service and I didn’t get any text should I still go, thought I was supposed to get a text, also I tracked it it still saying under processing. I’m confused right now

Emperoh:


They close by 4pm. So i am not sure if you can still go and they will allow you in.

However, if you don't have an sms or email by now, then it is most likely not there. I spoke to someone at the Consular section and he assured me to go and wait, that they will send a batch this evening. Got there by 245pm and it wasn't there. The lady asked me to wait that they were expecting another batch, and when it came, mine was there.

I got my sms when i returned to the office.

edewor1991:


see what you need from him:

1. statement of account
2. sponsorship letter
3. copy of his int'l passport or valid government I.d card.
4. bank reference letter addressed to the embassy where you are summiting

Drey143:



Thanks so much.. Submitted on Thursday

Don1985:
pls can i ask if you submited with the old yellow card and they still accept ....cos i heard there is new yellow card now

Drey143:


Yeah old one.. I collected it last year December

IstandWitBuhari:


hi Bro, I got a PhD scholarship at University of Johannesburg, please which medical insurance scheme are you using and how can I pay for it?

which documents did you submit for study visa and is it best to submit through Lagos vfs office or Abuja? Thanks

abdullahi45:


I stand to be corrected but the above info is not totally correct. I will advise you to try to secure a research supervisor for your PhD.. You may then proceed to apply for NRF, CSIR or other bursaries. CSIR alone offers about R130k per year equivalent to #3.9m, just for your living expenses and accommodation.

Goodluck

Tolutheo:
Hello House, Please I have some questions to ask. I am scheduled to travel to South Africa by December for an Interview. The company inviting me has already paid for the flight and hotel. They have also sent me a letter of invitation. Now my question is do I need to submit an Account Statement with money inside the account before I will be granted Visa.

Olamilec:

Please how can I apply for scholarships for master in SA universities?