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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 1:41pm On Nov 25, 2015

From experience, i can tell you that first timers to SA are sometimes subjected to harassment by immigration officials in Naija just to make u settle them with some cash. Hence, i will advise that you still hold some cash as proof of funds in addition to the debit card just to avoid their wahala and be very confident & smart. No matter what, don't give them a dime. However, you will not be subjected to any form of harassment in SA provided you have a valid hotel booking or other arrangements for accommodation. All the best

godownson:
Do you mean naija immigration or south african immigration?.
What if a traveler decides to carry a debit card with enough funds in it instead of cash (as BTA), will the immigration be okay with that?.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:43am On Oct 29, 2015

Thanks for sharing bro, it is well. May God always protect us all ( Amen).

Shine1177:
To our brothers and sisters in South Africa, please let us be careful when walking alone on the street, especially in the night. Today, after our Mid-week Communion Service at about 7:45pm I was attacked by three (3) street boys few metres from church. They initially begged me for money which i decline, the next thing, one of them drag my shirt and brought out a knife to stab me while he spoke Zulu to the rest to search me. I pushed him off and started barking at them, so they took off. There was no loss of property nor harm on me. I thank God.

This is the second attack since i came here. Durban to be precise. Few months ago, I went to withdraw at Standard bank ATM in front of my campus where I fell to card swap scam (i don't know how), something that I never experience all my life in Nigeria. I lost R1700 in that incident, it was later I learnt that those devils prowl at all ATM with less traffic. After that incidence, some Nigerians started telling stories of how they lost money, some R4000 etc. at the same machine to those bad boys. If they had shared their experiences before, I wouldn't have fall a victim. I hope this will guide a brother or sister out there.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:40am On Oct 29, 2015

Any amount from 450k upwards will be fine. However, it is equally important to ensure that your account has a good turnover too (i.e Funds come in and go out). For a visitors visa, you need the following docs:

1) International passport
2) Completed visa application form with two passport photographs (White background)
3) Yellow card
4) Letter of Introduction from employer or Self letter of introduction if you are self employed
5) Bank Statement
6) Pay slips
7) Valid hotel booking
cool

Flight reservation
9) Visa application fees
10)Copy of work ID card
You can also include any other supporting documents you have (if any) to boost your chances. All the best.

sugarvallly:
please,I need to know the requirements for SA visa.
I am planning to travel next year (Feb).
How much do I need to have as a statement of account?
currently, I have 230k.

please I need answers. Thanks

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 8:22pm On Oct 26, 2015

The nature of your job or place of work does not affect your application in this case. Hence, being a civil servant poses no threat at all. Just ensure you have the following docs in place to apply: Valid hotel booking, flight reservation, yellow card, bank statement, letter of introduction from employer, pay slips, copy of marriage certificate (if you are married), visa application fees, Duly completed visitors visa application form with 2 passport photographs. All the best

akmusty:
Morning Friends,please I will need experienced and mature response. I have not had d opportunity of traveling out of the country of I which I want to use like a week or ten days in South Africa this year based on advice of a friend who's inviting me for visit in canada next year summer as he said, I have an invitation letter from another friend in South Africa as I type this, my bank statement read 465k and same as my valid passport . I have some Bill of lading of imported cars that bears my name as well as my FG job his in Naija. My question,what are those items or document I will need for submitting d form of visa and would it be suitable to put in there that am a civil servant or a businessman as the acct detail am to use is not my salary acct. Please I will need a guide on how the trip can go fine. As I will appreciate advice of matured and experienced pole in d house.thanks

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 8:10pm On Oct 26, 2015

Yes, you will need a hotel booking for him too as well as flight reservation and yellow card.

Either you or your parents can sponsor him although your parents might be preferable for obvious reasons. In any case, let whoever is sponsoring him write a letter of introduction stating their relationship to him and readiness to sponsor his trip & also attach bank statement. Since he is an undergraduate, a letter from his school and copy of school ID card will add more bite to the application and increase his chances. All the best

congenial:
Hello All,
I came across this thread some weeks back, went through every details and proceeded to apply for a visitors visa. I applied on the 15th and by 22nd my application was ready for collection.
It came out successful.
My family is requesting my younger brother goes with me. The challenge now is how do I proceed with his application? He is a 300l undergraduate student.
I used my account of about 600k in applying.
Can I still use that same account, will my parents account work for him, will I need a new hotel reservation?
Thanks

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:14pm On Sep 30, 2015

@Sovpounds: You suppose bag title for Capetown as u don tour everywhere finish sef...lol. Hope you really enjoyed your stay sha.. All the best

sovpounds:
I am just reading this cos i have been busy exploring Cape Town. You would definitely get a European match in Cape Town. Lots of whites fly into Cape Town all the way from Europe for holiday. On my flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town the plane was a massive A340 and it was full to the brim and it was dominated by Europeans who flew from Europe. The man sitting on my left on the plane flew from London while the girl on my right flew 21 hours on 4 different flights to get to Cape Town. If Europeans can descend on Cape Town in their thousands for holiday you should know there is something special here that they cant get in Europe. Yesterday as I was having breakfast in the restaurant in my hotel a Nigerian approached me and asked me if I was a Nigerian and I said Yes, we started talking and he told me he came to South Africa from Nigeria in 1996 and moved to the United States after 10 years in 2006 after some years he left the United States and returned to South Africa. This shows that there is some thing special here. And from what I have discovered in the one week i've been here is that Cape Town has good infrastructure coupled with natural beauty (the table mountain and the other mountains) that cant be replicated anywhere.

Yesterday i went on the city bus tour on the red open roof double decker bus and we passed through Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Sea Point, Green Point, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront popularly called V & A Waterfront.

Watch out for the beautiful beaches at Camps Bay and Clifton and try the Cable Car ride to the top of the most popular landmark in Cape Town, the Table Mountain (although i didnt do the ride because visibility was zero yesterday).

So dont worry about the European experience cos you would get it. Even the weather here is as cold as Europe. What you should be bothered about is whether the city would not distract you from your Ph D programme.

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:56pm On Sep 24, 2015

It's normal. Sometimes, it takes longer than expected. All the best

adebayo111:
I submitted my application since September 2 and am yet to get a text message. experts is it normal

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 6:44am On Sep 24, 2015

They will start accepting applications from November. Which programme are u pursuing at wits?

tweb1:
I have an admission to study in S/A, at wits for 2016. Please do anyone know if the embassy at Lagos have started accepting applications for student visa?

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:52am On Sep 23, 2015

If you truly intend to stay in the hotel for the entire duration of your stay, i will advise you to pay for the number of days you are staying and save yourself unnecessary questioning at the point of entry.

It really makes no difference if you pay for 1 or 2 days now knowing fully well that you will eventually pay for the remaining days upon getting to SA unless you have other alternative plans for accommodation.

aaamorg:
@yinksob002
pls I have already got my Sa Visa bought my ticket too. pls I'm confused as to making hotel reservation and cos someone told me I have to pay cash as I could be disallowed at the point of entry if I did not pay for the hotel reservation in Sa. pls do advice me. thank you.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:46am On Sep 23, 2015

Yes they will and remember to include photocopies of your previous visas (if any) as well as two copies of the bio data page of your international passport. No interview is required after submitting your documents and you will be duly informed via text msg when your passport is ready for collection. All the best

simababe:
Abeg, will dey collect all doz document down and tell us to come back later. Do they do interview like us embassy. Abeg no mind my plenty question ooooo

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 10:57am On Sep 22, 2015

You don't need to bribe anyone to get your visa. Just provide the basic documents and you will be fine. All the best

simababe:
Pls my husband, myself and our 1yr old son want to apply for a tourist visa in south Africa. Please what are the procedures and is it true that we might have to bribe our way through in order to have our visas approved. We are going to j-burg for just 1week and would be lodging in an hotel. Pls I nid ur guidance. Thanks

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 8:04am On Sep 20, 2015

Now i get your point. Repatriation fee has been cancelled since last year April. Infact, i didn't have to pay a dime for repatriation when i did mine last yr. All the best bro.

Keneking:
Mean you are the best...abeg go Canal Walk (Mr Price shop), pick any jeans of your size, I pay when I conclude the process

- payment of deposit: the high commission demands repatriation deposits just in case or a letter of guarantee from your government. What is this deposit amount?

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:51am On Sep 20, 2015

Keneking:
Gentlemen, i really appreciate the response(s) provided so far with respect to study visa........can someone assist for PhD application at UCT.

I need some clarifications:

- police clearance certificate: can one obtain this from any police station? cost? - You can obtain it at the police station in Obalende close to the Nigerian Immigration Service. I did mine for N5,000 last yr.
- medical and radiological reports: where can one get this report? Any local hospital? Cost? - Visit any general hospital close to you (i.e The one at Gbagada or Ikeja if you live in Lagos). Am not sure of the current cost but just hold dome cash just in case)
- proof of medical cover with a medical scheme/ medical insurance : are there notable ones in Nigeria and what is the cost? - This should be done with a registered health scheme in SA. You can Google " Ingwe momentum" and get directions on how to go about it. Payment can be made using your debit card.
- sufficient financial means: how much is expected for a single person - This depends on your estimated cost of study and living in SA. A bal. of around N1.5 million with good turnover should be okay.
- payment of deposit: how can one obtain a letter from the Nigeria Government? - I don't get what you mean by letter from govt. Can you explain better.
- study visa fee: what is the cost? - Its approximately N11,000 or thereabout (Visa fee and bank charges)
- visa: what is expected in duration i.e 1, 2, 3 or 4-5years? - The visa duration for PHD is usually 3 years
- application timelines: how long does this take to be finalised? - it depends on the volume of applications at hand and how fast the consulars treat it. Let's say between 2 - 5 weeks.

Should you need further clarifications, you can revert.

All the best

cc: meagainstdem
cc: justwise ( good day Chief)

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:32am On Sep 20, 2015*

It is the most recognised HMO in South Africa and has a long standing reputation as far as medical scheme in SA is concerned. Other health schemes are equally good too but Momentum takes the lead.

deolama:
Pardon me asking, how is momentum better. just want to know.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 9:55pm On Sep 18, 2015

Momentum is better

deolama:
Please which medical aid is better in momentum and compare. I need to pay today. Thanks

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 8:17pm On Sep 17, 2015

It is true that some schools don't request for SAQA before offering admission to students. However, it forms part of the requirements for SA visa application. Since it was expressly stated in your admission letter, you should be able to do so without SAQA.

To play safe, i will advise that you find time to visit the embassy to know if they can allow you to submit without it. That will save you from last minute stress and hassles.

All the best

shakz:
. Good day bro, I've been on this thread for quite some time since I gained admission to university of Pretoria. The funny thing is have been hearing so much about this SAQA but I gained admission without using it, when I got my admission letter from the school it was stated clearly my department and one other didn't require SAQA's evaluation. What I really want to know now is, when I'm applying for a visa should I still get the SAQA done before applying when it was stated in my admission letter that it isn't needed? Thanks bro

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 10:35am On Sep 16, 2015

It depends on your purpose for travelling to SA. If you intend visiting, I will advise you just visit and come back to Naija. For studies, you stand a better chance of getting a job after studies but generally, SA is tough to be honest with you. My advice is that you have a clear plan of what you intend to do in SA before venturing into any form of application. I wish u the best.

goodlife5659:
Good day everyone, I hope am not derailing the topic but what's the total cost of securing a visa to SA and most importantly what are the opportunities there street and other wise? Because I noticed too many people trop in south Africa but I want to be sure there's a future for one there before joining the visa processing, thank you.

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 6:00pm On Sep 12, 2015

No finger print is required for SA visa application at VFS.

liv123:
Please house are they taken taken finger print at Vfs

Please let some one help me

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 9:20am On Sep 10, 2015

This may be due to falsified or unverifiable documents submitted for visa application (e.g bank statements or invalid hotel booking). What were the documents submitted?

emperorlog:
And so we picked up the processed visa application yesterday and the family was denied "Credibility of documents ". Pls does anyone know what could be their reason for this?

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 4:26pm On Sep 02, 2015

It's fine. Just ensure you have the other requirements viz a viz Hotel booking, flight reservation, yellow card, Employers letter of introduction, visa application fees e.t.c All the best

Lucky4real28:
Good day everyone, I will like to apply for a South Africa visit visa next month, I saw on their website that a 6 month bank statement is what is needed, by next month my salary account will be 5 months with a closing balance of about 1.6million..I can also get a 5 month salary pay slip..do you think that will work?

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 8:30am On Aug 31, 2015

The maximum no of days you can spend depends on the status of your visa. If it indicates 3mth single entry with a maximum stay of 10 days, it means you can't spend more than 10 days and can only make a single trip within the stipulated period. However, a 3mth multiple entry with maximum stay of 30 days allows you to make several trips within the period subject to a maximum stay of 30 days per trip. All the best.

kazzonline:
Hello bro about visiting visa,is it true one is expected tp use just 2 weeks out of the 3 month approved,even if singlor mulitple entry?
Am confused cos most people on visiting visa don pass 2 yrs and dem nor gree come back

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 6:51am On Aug 30, 2015

OK.

sovpounds:
Its slightly higher, I paid 20,750 naira on Friday, August 28 at VFS in Lekki.

Breakdown; visa fee 8,600 naira and VFS service fee 12,150.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 3:20am On Aug 29, 2015

N20,600.00

kazytoti:
PLEASE HOW MUCH IS SOUTH AFRICA VISA FEE FOR VISITOR

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 8:07pm On Aug 28, 2015*

For study permit, you apply directly at the South African embassy in November provided your admission is for 2016 academic year. The address is 24, Molade Okoya- Thomas street, Victoria Island.
The requirements are:
- Valid International passport
- Completed visa application form with two passport photographs
- Yellow fever vaccination card
- Letter of admission
- Proof of sufficient funds (i.e Sponsors bank statement and any other support document in this case)
- Proof of registered health insurance scheme in SA
- Medical and radiological (x- ray) report from any govt hospital in Nigeria
- Visa application fees
- HESA evaluation certificate (Since you are pursuing undergraduate studies)
- Evidence of arrangements made regarding accommodation during study
- Letter of introduction from sponsor indicating his/her relationship to you, readiness to sponsor your academic pursuit and his/ her work status.

The sponsor need not be a direct relative.

You can visit the embassy for further clarifications just in case there might be any addition to the requirements stated above. All the best.

samhest:
Hello nairalanders, its great to be on this forum.please when can I apply for undergraduate study permit at SA embassy in Lagos. I got an admission letter from UJ today.
Secondly, what are the other likely requirements for the permit.
Lastly, pls does the sponsor has to be direct relative or anyone would do. Thanks for your kind responses

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 9:07am On Aug 28, 2015

It's advisable that you go with all members of the family to avoid being turned down and save yourself unnecessary questioning as well as clear any doubts. All the best

brightooooo:
I love what you guys are doing here, God Bless always, pls house, i want to know if a family who is applying for a SA visa will go to the application centre with all the persons applying for visa, or can the husband submit for everyone? Thanks

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 12:14pm On Aug 27, 2015

Go through agoda.com and book any of the following hotels: Euro prime hotel and conference venue, Garden court hotel, sandton or protea hotel. Whatever the case is, go for the cheapest option of the three hotels.

For flight reservation, just go to flysaa.com and reserve your flight without any payment. Thereafter, you can print out the ticket reservation sent to your e-mail and attach to your application. I will advise you do this a day before you submit your visa application.

However, ensure you book an hotel that gives you a cancellation option so that you can cancel your reservation and get your money back in case your visa application is refused.All the best

Bimsebony:
Thanks yinksob002. So far I have been checking hotels in Johannesburg and the least payment they are requesting is 50%. That's abit high. What if my plans change. I will lose all that? Please so you know of any hotel in Johannesburg that you can recommend I book thru that will all for one day payment. Thank alot. I submit application next week.

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 10:41am On Aug 26, 2015

There is little anyone on this forum can do on the issue you raised as it appears more like a technical problem and the school authorities are in a better position to address it. Hence, i will suggest that you get in touch with UNISA via e-mail or phone call explaining your challenges and i am sure they will provide a solution. All the best.

olabanji88:
nobody get idea ni

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 7:40am On Aug 26, 2015

You can book any hotel of your choice within the city u intend staying during your visit.

Secondly, its not mandatory that you pay for all the 11 days. You can pay for just two days out of the 11 days while the balance is paid when you eventually travel to SA. All the best.

Bimsebony:
Ok please! @yinksob002 Which hotel do you advise I can book thru. I am staying for 11days. But do I have to pay for all the 11days?. Please respond. Thanks.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 4:00pm On Aug 20, 2015

Its not advisable to do an unpaid booking as far as SA visitors visa application is concerned as it might lead to refusal. I will advise you to do a paid booking with option of cancellation. However, u can try agoda.com, All the best

Bimsebony:
Please I am apply for SA visa and need to book for a hotel . Yet not pay, how do I go about this please. Urgent reply need please.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 3:55pm On Aug 20, 2015

Try flysaa.com, you can reserve the ticket without payment and print out the confirmation. That should suffice.

cornoil:
Anyone to guide me on how to make flight reservation without pay and it won't be cancelled so soon because of the embassy confirmation.
Thanks.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 3:02pm On Aug 19, 2015

Check my earlier post. I stated it there.[Qquote author=cornoil post=37114010]Thanks bro, pls where is the South African Embassy Located in Lagos. I heard it's in IKEJA.[/quote]

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by yinksob002: 8:45am On Aug 19, 2015

No, it has to be a paid hotel booking to boost your chances of getting visa but the flight reservation can be done without making any payment until you get your visa. Also, remember to hold two passport photo with white background.

cornoil:
Thanks for the response. Can I reserve an hotel and pay when I get to South Africa? Also about the flight reservation,can I pay for it after I have obtained or sure of the visa?

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