shygunXs:
Guess you were stamped your visa, just that they gave you a week stay.

Present onward ticket means, you should travel in but you must have a return ticket or a ticket to take you out (return or onward) to another destination (If you have many waka).

They increased mine from 13 day to 15days. I wish i can dash you sef, because i'm only staying 1 week eventually. I no wan stay too much. I caught cold...

i wish there is a way to extend my stay cos i intend exploring Johannesburg and cape town.if i can get like 2weeks,1 week in cape and 1 in jorg

Hello Guys
Am applying for critical skills visa,i have done Saqa evaluation ,registered with a professional body and gotten necessary documents.I want to know how much is the minimum amount i need in my bank statement?and do i need to pay for one way flight ticket prior to submitting my documents at VFS?
Thanks

morpheus24:


Just avoid the CBD and you will be fine, there are many places outside of the CBD you are able to get so do your research well

good day.....believed u had a good day today
pls i will appreciate if you can help provide a guide as am planning my trip and i intend to visit the following places in 3days but safety 1st

lion pack
nelson Mandela square
cro city (crocodile and reptile park)
golden rhinocros of mapungubwe
gold reef city
lesedi cultura village
fresh earth food market
joha zoo

So, I've been checking this forum since I applied for my SA visa and I've "tapped" a lot for future use since I had submitted before discovering this forum.

Here's my experience:

Visa Type: Tourist
Drop off: VFS Abuja
Submission date: March 1
Passport return date: April 23
Duration: 7 weeks sharp
Visa: Yes
Call? No call

Best wishes to those still waiting...

500k minimum is okay. You need to book a return flight but you do not need to pay for it, book the flight a day before you submit your application.

chibu234:
Hello Guys
Am applying for critical skills visa,i have done Saqa evaluation ,registered with a professional body and gotten necessary documents.I want to know how much is the minimum amount i need in my bank statement?and do i need to pay for one way flight ticket prior to submitting my documents at VFS?
Thanks

mroyato:
To begin with, if you have plans to travel by June I advice you apply at least 6 weeks before your proposed departure date.

Secondly, visa application fee is less than 40k if you apply by yourself. However you need to find out the list of required application documents.

Depending on how early you book your flight and where you are going to flight prices vary. For instance, flights to joburg are usually cheaper. Less than 150k for a return ticket to joburg. Flights to Capetown and other cities are usually expensive. On a average, keep a budget of 250k.

For accommodation, I will advice you try airbnb. It's usually much cheaper and gives a variety of choice to make. If you have a big taste for houses, keep a budget of 100 dollars per night.

If you are going to SA for the first time I advise you don't go to Joburg on your first visit. Capetown is a very lovely city. You will love it.

Lastly, nobody books flight and accommodation during visa application. When you get to vfs, those guys hustling around would help you for a token.

I hope this helps.

you help is needed as well as a first time traveler that want to explore cape town(3days) and jorg (3days)

pls i will appreciate if you can help provide a guide as am planning my trip and i intend to visit the following places in 6days but safety 1st

cape town:

cape wheel
seal cruise
harbor cruise
grout wine tasting
cable way
two oceans aquarium
lion head
table mountain
old biskit mill
bay harbour
mojo market and
a walk tour



Johannesburg ;

lion pack
nelson Mandela square
cro city (crocodile and reptile park)
golden rhinocros of mapungubwe
gold reef city
lesedi cultura village
fresh earth food market
joha zoo

how visible is this

paulavon:
500k minimum is okay. You need to book a return flight but you do not need to pay for it, book the flight a day before you submit your application.

Pls, how can I book the flight without paying? The last time I was charged over 10k for flight itinerary. Thank You!

Just go to South Africa airways or Kenya airways site and book the flight,choose the option to pay later. it is very easy.

albertbosun:


Pls, how can I book the flight without paying? The last time I was charged over 10k for flight itinerary. Thank You!

Hello guys,
You have all been of immense help on this thread so many suggestions and advises.
The Almighty GOD will favour us all.
Pls I have a very important question
I will be traveling this weekend to Johannesburg on a study visa to start my PhD program.

Do I need to hold any physical cash at hand, what I meant is,are the immigration officers going to ask for the cash at my hand or my account.

Cos I don't fancy holding cash at hand
Can I show them.the money on my mobile account, that I have sufficient money to cater for myself.

Pls anybody should answer me oo

blackone1989:
Hello guys,
You have all been of immense help on this thread so many suggestions and advises.
The Almighty GOD will favour us all.
Pls I have a very important question
I will be traveling this weekend to Johannesburg on a study visa to start my PhD program.

Do I need to hold any physical cash at hand, what I meant is,are the immigration officers going to ask for the cash at my hand or my account.

Cos I don't fancy holding cash at hand
Can I show them.the money on my mobile account, that I have sufficient money to cater for myself.

Pls anybody should answer me oo

You don’t need to hold any physical cash, people hardly travel with currency these days due to safety. Credit card is enough.

chibu234:
Hello Guys
Am applying for critical skills visa,i have done Saqa evaluation ,registered with a professional body and gotten necessary documents.I want to know how much is the minimum amount i need in my bank statement?and do i need to pay for one way flight ticket prior to submitting my documents at VFS?
Thanks

Amount that will be sufficient for you for few months in SA. Only pay for flight when your visa is out.

anointedstev:
Please does anyone know the duration a short term work VISA can be proccessed in Abuja? I applied since March 20, and tracking page still says VISA received and still under proccessing..

Between 9 - 11 weeks. Just be patient

WordFamous:
So, I've been checking this forum since I applied for my SA visa and I've "tapped" a lot for future use since I had submitted before discovering this forum.

Here's my experience:

Visa Type: Tourist
Drop off: VFS Abuja
Submission date: March 1
Passport return date: April 23
Duration: 7 weeks sharp
Visa: Yes
Call? No call

Best wishes to those still waiting...

Did the date on your application for your travel elapse before you got your visa?

Pls help

blackone1989:
Hello guys,
You have all been of immense help on this thread so many suggestions and advises.
The Almighty GOD will favour us all.
Pls I have a very important question
I will be traveling this weekend to Johannesburg on a study visa to start my PhD program.

Do I need to hold any physical cash at hand, what I meant is,are the immigration officers going to ask for the cash at my hand or my account.

Cos I don't fancy holding cash at hand
Can I show them.the money on my mobile account, that I have sufficient money to cater for myself.

Pls anybody should answer me oo

This is the response I got from VFS after mailing to inquire about my application;

"Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for the mail,
Kindly be informed that Our record shows that your Passport was ready and has been collected.

Best Regards"

Meanwhile, I paid for courier service and I've neither been called nor mailed regarding my application delivery. It's 10 weeks and 2 days now. What should I do next please?

kombast:
This is the response I got from VFS after mailing to inquire about my application;

"Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for the mail,
Kindly be informed that Our record shows that your Passport was ready and has been collected.

Best Regards"

Meanwhile, I paid for courier service and I've neither been called nor mailed regarding my application delivery. It's 10 weeks and 2 days now. What should I do next please?

What's your status while tracking before you mailed them?

For almost 2weeks now, the page just load and reload without any feedback after typing my reference number and D.O.B, for long I thought it was network problem or site issue.

Thanks...

kombast:
For almost 2weeks now, the page just load and reload without any feedback after typing my reference number and D.O.B, for long I thought it was network problem or site issue.

Thanks...

Since you paid for courier service and they said your passport has been collected and nothing was delivered to you

Then I think you should go there and get your passport

See wahala o. This Nigeria sef!

kombast:
This is the response I got from VFS after mailing to inquire about my application;

"Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for the mail,
Kindly be informed that Our record shows that your Passport was ready and has been collected.

Best Regards"

Meanwhile, I paid for courier service and I've neither been called nor mailed regarding my application delivery. It's 10 weeks and 2 days now. What should I do next please?

Hello house Good morning to you all

I was called 2 days ago for interview but till now no passport

How long will it take for me to get my passport back since I have already been called 2 days back .

All Glory to God
Thank you all NL .got it this morning
Applied 14 March 2019
No phone call
Email 25 April 2019
Courier delivered 26 April 2019

nadigo:
All Glory to God
Thank you all NL .got it this morning
Applied 14 March 2019
No phone call
Email 25 April 2019
Courier delivered 26 April 2019

What actual time did you get the email from them on the 25th ?

Good day All,

It ended in praise to the mighty one... I have been a silent follower

Applied: 9th of April
Visa grant :25th of April
No calls

It will end in praise for all hopeful

magastefan:
Good day All,

It ended in praise to the mighty one... I have been a silent follower

Applied: 9th of April
Visa grant :25th of April
No calls

It will end in praise for all hopeful

VIP? Abuja or Lagos.... I am a prospective applicant. Just would like to know where and how to submit my application. Thanks

These is really a bad feeling

People who applied for visa April already got there? And the once who applied February until now no news,


It's really nice

andrew444:
Hello house Good morning to you all

I was called 2 days ago for interview but till now no passport

How long will it take for me to get my passport back since I have already been called 2 days back .

By the end of the today

ebose09:


By the end of the today

Thanks ,I told you 2 days back that it only take 2 days according to my experience on this thread then you check your email and got the email

But me my self I am confused

Do they send mail when it's past 3 ?

Mimicle101:
These is really a bad feeling

People who applied for visa April already got there? And the once who applied February until now no news,


It's really nice

Some March haven't got theirs

One guy here that's January 28 I think he got his own last week

Around 5pm yesterday

andrew444:


What actual time did you get the email from them on the 25th ?

nadigo:

Around 5pm yesterday

Okay thanks for the info

But I didn't meant when you check your email o,I meant the actual time their mail delivered to your email

nadigo:
All Glory to God Thank you all NL .got it this morning Applied 14 March 2019 No phone call Email 25 April 2019 Courier delivered 26 April 2019

Congrats oo... what type of visa?.. Abuja or Lagos?

magastefan:
Good day All,

It ended in praise to the mighty one... I have been a silent follower

Applied: 9th of April
Visa grant :25th of April
No calls

It will end in praise for all hopeful

Thank God for you. Please, what type of visa is it?