After one rejection, 7 months of waiting, so many pain and stress, I finally got my study permit renewed today at Lagos.

No need to dwell on the past but I'm very sure that the government of South Africa is trying to tell us not to come to their country, subtly though. Of course they have a right to and not to. It's their country. We have messed up ours, even amongst us we treat each other like thrash.

Our politicians steal us blind and see us as subhuman. But we always find a way to still queue behind in the name of tribalism, religion and whatever rubbish we have here.
So I blame not South Africa as we treat each other worse.
Just need to go and finish my study and find my way.
Pardon my story... Even though I'm happy with my visa I'm very pained at the whole situation.
It is well.

Wow.Congratulations.So do you think i should still hold and wait till my own passport is available? I applied for a tourist visa two months and three days ago but i'm yet to get any response.Congratulations once again

2fine2fast:
After one rejection, 7 months of waiting, so many pain and stress, I finally got my study permit renewed today at Lagos.

No need to dwell on the past but I'm very sure that the government of South Africa is trying to tell us not to come to their country, subtly though. Of course they have a right to and not to. It's their country. We have messed up ours, even amongst us we treat each other like thrash.

Our politicians steal us blind and see us as subhuman. But we always find a way to still queue behind in the name of tribalism, religion and whatever rubbish we have here.
So I blame not South Africa as we treat each other worse.
Just need to go and finish my study and find my way.
Pardon my story... Even though I'm happy with my visa I'm very pained at the whole situation.
It is well.

If the booklets are not too much, they will accept it.

CaptainDee:
Good day to you all. I am applying for a study visa and I am planning on submitting in Lagos this week, but I have a question. I just got the Bank Statement of my sponsor yesterday and it was 6 months even though I told him I only needed 3. I want to know if the vfs office in Lagos would accept 6 months, as it is stated on the requirements that only 3 months is required for Lagos submission. I would have gotten a new Bank Statement from my sponsor, but he left the country yesterday to be back September ending which is too late. Can I go ahead with the 6 months statement or I will be turned back? Please, has anyone been in this situation before?

dre44k:
If the booklets are not too much, they will accept it.

Vfs Lagos will not accept 6 months.Only Abuja vfs will accept 6 months.lt has happened to me before.

Did you submit your statement of account? How about the introduction letter from your place of work?
Kindly help with your digits. I have a conference to attend by November and I want to start the processing.
Thanks

I think the back log is really crazy...

klexycole:
Applicants should take note. I was bounced at VFS last week Thursday (15th August) and wasn't allowed to submit a tourist visa application after I got a mail from them to come for submission.

Imagine the disappointment. In fact, no reason was given. I mailed them same day and here's what I got from them today. See below.

While SA is busy granting Visa Free Opportunities to other countries, they are here playing Nigerian - it's pathetic.

2fine2fast:
After one rejection, 7 months of waiting, so many pain and stress, I finally got my study permit renewed today at Lagos.

No need to dwell on the past but I'm very sure that the government of South Africa is trying to tell us not to come to their country, subtly though. Of course they have a right to and not to. It's their country. We have messed up ours, even amongst us we treat each other like thrash.

Our politicians steal us blind and see us as subhuman. But we always find a way to still queue behind in the name of tribalism, religion and whatever rubbish we have here.
So I blame not South Africa as we treat each other worse.
Just need to go and finish my study and find my way.
Pardon my story... Even though I'm happy with my visa I'm very pained at the whole situation.
It is well.

You make a very valid point @the bolded.....
I wish every Nigerians can think like you but sadly we have too many illiterate and bitter people in our midst.

Good luck dude....

bab007:
Wow.Congratulations.So do you think i should still hold and wait till my own passport is available? I applied for a tourist visa two months and three days ago but i'm yet to get any response.Congratulations once again

You can hold on as long as you don't stand to lose anything by them holding your passport. I had already decided I was gonna go get my passport this month ending if nothing comes up as I was thinking of going somewhere else to complete my research. And please pray.

NeyofeedNigEnt:


You make a very valid point @the bolded.....
I wish every Nigerians can think like you but sadly we have too many illiterate and bitter people in our midst.

Good luck dude....

Thanks boss and you too.

Ejiod:
Thanks...
Was there today at 8am but was asked to come back tomorrow say numbers have been booked.

Anyone going to vfs should be there by 5am or latest 5:30am

Is this Lagos or Abuja?

2fine2fast:
After one rejection, 7 months of waiting, so many pain and stress, I finally got my study permit renewed today at Lagos.

No need to dwell on the past but I'm very sure that the government of South Africa is trying to tell us not to come to their country, subtly though. Of course they have a right to and not to. It's their country. We have messed up ours, even amongst us we treat each other like thrash.

Our politicians steal us blind and see us as subhuman. But we always find a way to still queue behind in the name of tribalism, religion and whatever rubbish we have here.
So I blame not South Africa as we treat each other worse.
Just need to go and finish my study and find my way.
Pardon my story... Even though I'm happy with my visa I'm very pained at the whole situation.
It is well.

When did you apply?

DoubleGiant:

Is this Lagos or Abuja?

Lagos

TYPOP:


Please note that the following are not for certification in Abuja. Just to add this in case you've missed it.
Your ID document (or PR letter) also needs to be certified. You can get this done at the SA High Commission in Lagos if you are no longer in SA. If you are still in SA, certify it from any police station and scan to them. Please let the stamp show very well if you are doing it in SA. Those VFS guys are something else and they may want to reject the application if the stamp is not showing VERY well.

In short, any document you are sending to them from SA should be certified, aside from your invitation letter to them of course.

PS. Thank you for helping others while also waiting to be helped. That's the spirit.

Thank you so much. Do I need to request a police clearance certificate or there's no need since it's my wife & child applying?

TYPOP:


You can use your account for both of you. However, make sure you write a letter to indicate that you will cover "all his expenses, including his travel, accommodation, feeding and all other incidental costs that may arise during the trip".

Finally, include a copy of your bank statement for him and a copy of your Passport Data page.

Cheers and all the best.

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate. Anyways am planning on going to the office at abj on Monday. I hope dy don’t book appointment there as usual. And as for my friend I will just transfer money to the acccount for it to reflect....I know my chances are slim though...buh atleast I tried

Juwohn:


Who is this your friend? Girlfriend or boyfriend?
Chances are that your application may be granted promptly while your friend's delayed. Just letting you know although I'm not the consular. Just saying based on past experiences. I hope they prove me wrong anyways

That kind question����...guilty as charged. My girlfriend I mean...satisfied?? Thanks for your advice

Please guys...I have rands for sale. @ 25 naira to a rand.
Thanks.

Does the SA consular still really grant anyone visa within 4-8 weeks?

Please how long is the duration for tourist and business visa? how long will it take for the visa to be process.

Please how long is the duration for work visa? How long will it take for the visa to be processed?

Incandescent:


Thank you so much. Do I need to request a police clearance certificate or there's no need since it's my wife & child applying?

No, you don't need to get PCC for yourself. Only your wife does.

CaptainDee:
Does the SA consular still really grant anyone visa within 4-8 weeks?

Hmmmm. Good question.

The truth is, it depends on how lucky you are and also who you know. Some people still get their visas even before that timeline you indicated. Some of them know people, others don't, just pure God/luck.

Hello guys do I need an appointment to submit for SA visa at VFS abuja? or I can just walk in?

TYPOP:


Please note that the following are not for certification in Abuja. Just to add this in case you've missed it.
Your ID document (or PR letter) also needs to be certified. You can get this done at the SA High Commission in Lagos if you are no longer in SA. If you are still in SA, certify it from any police station and scan to them. Please let the stamp show very well if you are doing it in SA. Those VFS guys are something else and they may want to reject the application if the stamp is not showing VERY well.

In short, any document you are sending to them from SA should be certified, aside from your invitation letter to them of course.

@ bolded is very true o.

If the police stamp isn't showing well, they would reject it.

So tell them at the police station to press the stamp very well o

Had to do it twice

Pls i want more info about Ukzn. I did my Saqa evaluation and i passed, i want more info specifically about the proof of funding. My question is can i use personal acct for sponsorship cuz as i heard you can only use company acct or governmental sponsorship for a Phd program.

klexycole:
Applicants should take note. I was bounced at VFS last week Thursday (15th August) and wasn't allowed to submit a tourist visa application after I got a mail from them to come for submission.

Imagine the disappointment. In fact, no reason was given. I mailed them same day and here's what I got from them today. See below.

While SA is busy granting Visa Free Opportunities to other countries, they are here playing Nigerian - it's pathetic.

Sorry about it. I understand they only receive 230 applications daily.

Ykzeee:
Pls i want more info about Ukzn. I did my Saqa evaluation and i passed, i want more info specifically about the proof of funding. My question is can i use personal acct for sponsorship cuz as i heard you can only use company acct or governmental sponsorship for a Phd program.

UKZN has tuition waiver for PhD programs and you can use your personal account to show proof of fund for upkeep.

Major challenge you may have is getting potential supervisor.

Hi everyone, has anyone gotten study visa lately (for PhD), I applied March 15th (5months 11 days today). Few people I know have gotten theirs last week, including someone who applied March 14th. Was at VFS Lagos last week and i was assured they are working on it and it will be out soon. Kinda worried. Hope these people never lost my passport sha.

please house what is going on in abuja I applied for a visit visa since 27 of may till now nothing yet....will they still approve me or its a denial...

jhamez10:
please house what is going on in abuja I applied for a visit visa since 27 of may till now nothing yet....will they still approve me or its a denial...

What ? That's almost 3 months . Is this the norm now ? I'm discouraged from applying. I need my passport for another trip by November .

I got my visa after six months at Abuja.The visa was denied.

timaji2003:
I got my visa after six months at Abuja.The visa was denied.

Sorry about that bro, what kind of visa was this , tourist visa?