Iamgrey5:
Just send them the email with your name and passport numbers.

They should be able generate your Visa application numbers with that.

andrew444:


Hope they do respond to email? because i emailed them yesterday night, maybe they havent respond due to today holiday.

Iamgrey5:
They do respond to mail bruv. You might just have to wait a while.

Odayo3630:
Hello justwise and people in the house,Iamgrey5, Kombast, Mimicle101, and @ Andrew444. I have been silently following this thread for a very long time and I have learnt lots on this forum regarding the process, and steps by steps on how to obtain South Africa visa.
I’m having a serious problem and I want the house to help me out.

I submitted my tourist visa using the VIP section on 25th of March at vfs lagos centre. My question is this.
I lost my reference number through my phone and this has been difficult for me to track my application, so i had to travel from osun state ( Ile-Ife ) to vfs Lagos centre along with the photocopy of my international passport but I wasn’t allow to go in by the security mobile police and nothing yet in my email nor phone calls. Pls house how can I go about this.

This is the 6th weeks and next week will make it 7th weeks pls house am fed up

Mimicle101:



But how could they not allow you in? Atleast they could have told you the necessary steps to follow to get ur concern sorted.

Is so pity how we often oppress our selfs in Nigeria, I guess no human right.

People who are there to serve the public

Please just try emailing the customer service as others recommended hopefully you cn get assisted

andrew444:


If they don't allow him in then how do people who don't pay for courier service get their passport back ?

Mimicle101:


You can ask that again.
Because laws are made for good and not for bad.

A security personnel could escort him in to get assisted. And believe me that wont cost anything.

I honestly dislike how we treat ourselves in these country with no remorse.

andrew444:


Many people in this thread have gone to get they passport back with visa successfully

Person wey submit pass for visa how dem go expect am to hold original pass ? Or say him go carry receipt go ?

Anyway I might visit the vfs soon and I will know for my self

andrew444:


Does the backlog affect tourist applicant also?

Mimicle101:

But how could they not allow you in? Atleast they could have told you the necessary steps to follow to get ur concern sorted.

Is so pity how we often oppress our selfs in Nigeria, I guess no human right.

People who are there to serve the public

Please just try emailing the customer service as others recommended hopefully you cn get assisted

andrew444:


If they don't allow him in then how do people who don't pay for courier service get their passport back ?

Mimicle101:

You can ask that again.
Because laws are made for good and not for bad.

A security personnel could escort him in to get assisted. And believe me that wont cost anything.

I honestly dislike how we treat ourselves in these country with no remorse.

andrew444:


Many people in this thread have gone to get they passport back with visa successfully

Person wey submit pass for visa how dem go expect am to hold original pass ? Or say him go carry receipt go ?

Anyway I might visit the vfs soon and I will know for my self

TYPOP:








Guys, let us respect their procedure. They are not saying he cannot go in. They are saying he needs his original passport (not photocopy) before he can go in. There are lots of places like that in the world where even a certified copy will not work, only the original.

If he told them that he submitted his passport, they would probably ask for the receipt, and once they see that, they should allow him in.

TYPOP:








Guys, let us respect their procedure. They are not saying he cannot go in. They are saying he needs his original passport (not photocopy) before he can go in. There are lots of places like that in the world where even a certified copy will not work, only the original.

If he told them that he submitted his passport, they would probably ask for the receipt, and once they see that, they should allow him in.

Iamgrey5:
@ Odayo3630 send a mail to Vfs or call their customer service line all available on their website.

Send email to Info.Zang@vfshelpline.com

Iamgrey5:
Just send them the email with your name and passport numbers.

They should be able generate your Visa application numbers with that.

andrew444:


Bros that's what I said there is no way they won't allow him go in as far he got his receipt

How can someone hold original passport when he submitted it for visa,does that make sense ?

Anybody that submit for visa can't hold his passport

Now I am asking how do people get back their passport when it's ready people that don't pay for courier service ?

He would have said he is not with his receipt then I will understand not them telling him to bring original passport

Odayo3630:



@andrew444, I’m thinking of going back next week if nothing comes out tomorrow or Friday. The tall (black) slim mobile police said it was the order he received to extent that he said we shouldn’t rest on the barricade chain or stand around including those who were waiting for their families or friends

andrew444:


Vfs Lekki right?

Where you there with your receipt?

You should have told him you are there to collect your visa na

Odayo3630:


Lol, I never thought of that idea, and that’s the reason why i ran here to seek help and advise from you guys

Odayo3630:
Hello justwise and people in the house,Iamgrey5, Kombast, Mimicle101, and @ Andrew444. I have been silently following this thread for a very long time and I have learnt lots on this forum regarding the process, and steps by steps on how to obtain South Africa visa.
I’m having a serious problem and I want the house to help me out.

I submitted my tourist visa using the VIP section on 25th of March at vfs lagos centre. My question is this.
I lost my reference number through my phone and this has been difficult for me to track my application, so i had to travel from osun state ( Ile-Ife ) to vfs Lagos centre along with the photocopy of my international passport but I wasn’t allow to go in by the security mobile police and nothing yet in my email nor phone calls. Pls house how can I go about this.

This is the 6th weeks and next week will make it 7th weeks pls house am fed up

albertbosun:


Boss! Pls, what type of Visa did you applied for?
Because I couldn't imagine mine own visa was rejected on account of date passed and yours was granted.

I'm a bit confused now & I don't understand how this embassy people are even handling stuffs, because I don't know what my fate will be even if I re-apply again.... I hope they won't be saying: event passed again!

Mimicle101:

Yes am believing by Friday u should get urs. Mine now is seem am the only one left who is waiting for study visa.

DoubleGiant:

Nop, I'm present... you are not the only one..

Mimicle101:


Thank you my brother. Atleast now I know and please when did you apply

DoubleGiant:

15th March. what about you?

Mimicle101:

21 February

DoubleGiant:

okay, expect yours anytime from now... you applied in Lagos?

saintobi009:
Guys please I know this is a needless questions but just to be sure

application form
introduction letter
support letter
leave letter
6 months statement
yellow card
hotel reservation
flight booking
is there anything else I need to submit ?

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...

andrew444:


Wow

I just calculated it took you 53 days to get your visa?

Mimicle101:



53 days? But he said 7 weeks