Thanks collinsfbi, the interview was a success, though not really an interview but to tell me she wants the stamp (on my acceptance leTter) from the main campus which I will be studying and not the other. I have done that, she said I should come for my visa on thursday. Thanks man

@collinsfbi: I am invited for an interview on Monday with the consular, what is the interview all about please can you bear me out? i applied for study permit almost 2 months now. I don't know what she will ask or what to prepare for.
Thanks

Good day house, I am invited for an interview on Monday with the consular, what is the interview all about please can somebody share his/her experience? i applied for study permit almost 2 months now. Pls i will appreciate comments.
Thanks

is it legal to register online without a study permit especially for PhD studies, will the consular recognize such proof of registration?

Pls house advice me; my application was denied at lagos embassy due to contradictory itinerary after 2months of application, I need study visa for my phd in sa. My passport expires nxt year march but will need 3yrs permit. Will I still pay repartration fee since my passport expires less than a year and I'm aware that they cannot issue me beyond my passport expiry date. Also, how many days does it take to apply in abuja? Lagos is a hell (sorry for using d word) and when do they attend to students especially first applicants. Thanks

Hello collins
I joined nairaland just to meet you. I am admitted to fort hare university for phd which I have registered online and have paid the required minimum initial payment. My supervisor has also won a bursary for me that will cover accommodation, tuition and monthly allowance. The challenge I'm having is my visa.
In February when went to apply for study visa, I was told the embassy in lagos have stopped issuing study visa, so I went to VFS lagos to apply for visiting which took almost 2mnths to get processed. The bad news is that I was denied due to "contradictory itinerary". My question now is because I'm behind schedule I want to re-apply at abuja.
1. How many working days will study. Visa take in abuja
2. Will I still pay repartration fee
3.If I apply for visiting can I change to study visa in the republic
4. Do I still need bank statement since I have a sponsorship letter.
I will be grateful if you respond to this quick.
Thanks