Let me assist in addressing the issues raised below:

1) i will advise you to put in your application early probably July cos the SA embassy's processing time for visa varies and could take between two to six weeks though you might be lucky to have it processed quickly. However, submitting early will help to forestall any delay as experienced by some applicants in the past.
2) Pls ensure that your letter of invitation is signed by the organisers cos it could be a valid reason for refusal.
3) Ensure you do a paid hotel booking so as to boost your chances
4) In addition to the docs listed, you can include evidence of previous trainings attended (i.e cert. of attendance) and other suporting documents and your hotel booking as stated above.
5) You don't need a police report due to the nature of your application
6) Yes you do. A letter of introduction from your employer is needed. They can as well state that you will be on leave during the period
7) You can visit www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/nigeria/ to download the visitors visa application form and get other info for your visa application

I hope this info will assist in a long way.

I wish u all the best.

esosa4real:



Hello, I have been here before to express my fears for applying for a visit visa for a conference on DIY because of things I hear from colleagues about SA visa(dat agent is best).
Well I feel a little relieved reading the above because truth is my UK, Brazil and Tanzania visas, I got thru nairaland's guide on DIY basis! Thanks to justwise n co.

I am a medical doctor who is a member of a WHO-affiliated group who organise medical conferences in diff continents yearly. Lastyear I was invited to brasil and attended.
This year, it's in SA by September, will be invited soon and I really want to attend and apply by sticking with the genuine DIY basis, afterall am going for a just cause/legitimate cause.

I need some answers brothers!

1. Conference is in sept, when is the best time to start considering sending an application?
2. I hear the embassies could deny visas if letters of invitation don't follow a format, pls what's this format, so I tell the organisers in time to personally tailor mine as the lagos embassy wants it.
3. We would definitely be staying in recommended hotels, how do I handle this to avoid probs! Must I pay for a nite b4 visa application?
4. What r the other documents needed? I guess they are same as other countries (passport, p.photos, bank statement+covering letter, yellowcard, flight booking)? Pls advise on any other I ve missed. + can I include certificate of last attendance? Does it even help here?

5. Is a police report needed for me?
6. Apart from letter of invitation, do I need a letter of introduction from work? + letter of leave absence as well?
7. How do I start the whole application process online? I need links to their application form + checklists. And how do I submit when it's time? VAC?

Please I have been elaborate, pls assist ur brother with necessary answers/advise/additional comments, I am sure I can pull this off on DIY basis.
God bless you all, it is well.

yinksob002:
Let me assist in addressing the issues raised below:

1) i will advise you to put in your application early probably July cos the SA embassy's processing time for visa varies and could take between two to six weeks though you might be lucky to have it processed quickly. However, submitting early will help to forestall any delay as experienced by some applicants in the past.
2) Pls ensure that your letter of invitation is signed by the organisers cos it could be a valid reason for refusal.
3) Ensure you do a paid hotel booking so as to boost your chances
4) In addition to the docs listed, you can include evidence of previous trainings attended (i.e cert. of attendance) and other suporting documents and your hotel booking as stated above.
5) You don't need a police report due to the nature of your application
6) Yes you do. A letter of introduction from your employer is needed. They can as well state that you will be on leave during the period
7) You can visit www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/nigeria/ to download the visitors visa application form and get other info for your visa application

I hope this info will assist in a long way.

I wish u all the best.

Thanks alot! I think your advice of July, is a great idea. Will work towards that

esosa4real:


Thanks alot! I think your advice of July, is a great idea. Will work towards that

While you're at it, please get your yellow fever vaccination card, preferably from MMA.

TYPOP:


While you're at it, please get your yellow fever vaccination card, preferably from MMA.

Yeah, I got that from Porthealth, MMA lastyear, Thanks. Will I be submitting that too @ VAC? Or at Point of Departure?

esosa4real:


Yeah, I got that from Porthealth, MMA lastyear, Thanks. Will I be submitting that too @ VAC? Or at Point of Departure?

Photocopy of that, along with other docs, for visa application at VAC.

Original to be sighted at both Point of Departure and Entry.

pyr8te:

Thanks a million boss..sent you an email..il shoot you my personal email add once you respond. .i guess that's how d system works..

@Sultan.i didn't get any response still..could you please send me ur email? Mine is my full names hence don't wanna put it up here..thanks a lot

I need help guys
what do I need to put in
place before applying for south Africa visa
And like how much will this cost me
AM going there to work and study.

Thanks for your help.

pyr8te:


@Sultan.i didn't get any response still..could you please send me ur email? Mine is my full names hence don't wanna put it up here..thanks a lot

Hi, saw your mail, and I did reply.. did you check your spam box? Anyway I will reply you again

sultan003:


Hi, saw your mail, and I did reply.. did you check your spam box? Anyway I will reply you again

Ok. Il expect it. Didn't check d spam box tho...

pyr8te:


Ok. Il expect it. Didn't check d spam box tho...

replied again to **********info********.

Hi all, can anyone confirm if Embassy has been accepting the CompCare medical insurance lately?

TYPOP:


Bon voyage.

Instead of MTN, plan to use Telkom or 8ta wireless. They are a lot cheaper than MTN. 1G + 2G night for 150 Rands.

Cheers.

Cell C is cheap very cheap but unreliable

sultan003:


Cell C is cheap very cheap but unreliable

depend on your location

sultan003:


Cell C is cheap very cheap but unreliable

In terms of data, none is as cheap as 8ta. Even for mobile calls, my MTN is now cheaper than Cell C. I hardly make calls on my Cell C anymore. But I do agree it was the cheapest at one point.

Hi House,
If you are using the old yellow fever card, whenever you visit Nigeria kindly get the new one as those guys at check-in won't attend to you until you produce the new yellow fever card. I had a night flight, I had to pay R200 to get another yellow fever card despite having the old one which I took the vaccination for.
Also I applied for that repatriation thingy, I was told my account will be credited in 16 days from Lagos. Since January 20th, I have been waiting yet no credit. Stupid enough my receipt was stamped as repartition paid. It's like I have lost that money. Eish...

TYPOP:


In terms of data, none is as cheap as 8ta. Even for mobile calls, my MTN is now cheaper than Cell C. I hardly make calls on my Cell C anymore. But I do agree it was the cheapest at one point.

Cell C was cheap but the quality of the call is the worst. Subscribe to MTN recurring international dialling rate of by dailling *141*1# for R5 per month and make calls to nigeria for R0.49c.
Website legal - https://www.mtn.co.za/pages/website_legal.aspx?termsid=425

TYPOP:


In terms of data, none is as cheap as 8ta. Even for mobile calls, my MTN is now cheaper than Cell C. I hardly make calls on my Cell C anymore. But I do agree it was the cheapest at one point.

Cell C was cheap but the quality of the call is the worst. Subscribe to MTN recurring international dialling rate of by dailling *141*1# for R5 per month and make calls to nigeria for R0.49c. https://www.mtn.co.za/pages/website_legal.aspx?termsid=425

cutieme:
@Kentrasso,how do u find SA,tell me more about the place but by the way,what program ate u running there?

SA is a pretty place o. I love the area and the people. They're cool if you are too. Cost of living is a little above nigerian normal, like, say 30 - 50percent on the high side.
I'm running a program in engineering.

@Kentrasso,thanks for your reply but please I'd like to know how to apply for a course in your school,like an educational course,thanks.

Kentrasso:


SA is a pretty place o. I love the area and the people. They're cool if you are too. Cost of living is a little above nigerian normal, like, say 30 - 50percent on the high side.
I'm running a program in engineering.

Hi
I want visit SA pls can you tell how much it will cost me to apply for 6 months visa.

yinksob002:
Let me assist in addressing the issues raised below:

1) i will advise you to put in your application early probably July cos the SA embassy's processing time for visa varies and could take between two to six weeks though you might be lucky to have it processed quickly. However, submitting early will help to forestall any delay as experienced by some applicants in the past.
2) Pls ensure that your letter of invitation is signed by the organisers cos it could be a valid reason for refusal.
3) Ensure you do a paid hotel booking so as to boost your chances
4) In addition to the docs listed, you can include evidence of previous trainings attended (i.e cert. of attendance) and other suporting documents and your hotel booking as stated above.
5) You don't need a police report due to the nature of your application
6) Yes you do. A letter of introduction from your employer is needed. They can as well state that you will be on leave during the period
7) You can visit www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/nigeria/ to download the visitors visa application form and get other info for your visa application

I hope this info will assist in a long way.

I wish u all the best.

@Yinksob, I just sent you a pm now. I need info about wits

I just replied your mail.

chemenger:

@Yinksob, I just sent you a pm now. I need info about wits

cutieme:
@Kentrasso,thanks for your reply but please I'd like to know how to apply for a course in your school,like an educational course,thanks.

Simply visit the site uct.ac.za and select the application option from the department you want. Its easy to navigate.

Cheers

kentochi:

Hi
I want visit SA pls can you tell how much it will cost me to apply for 6 months visa.

Hi, I'm not an expert on visitor's permit but I think that 6months may be too much? Cos you have to provide financial statements that shows you are covered for your stay here.

kentochi:

Hi
I want visit SA pls can you tell how much it will cost me to apply for 6 months visa.

They usually give maximum of 3 months, multiple entry, 30 days per entry.

However, I hear they have reduced it to 30 days single visit recently.

For special cases however, you may still get visiting for 6 months. But it is really not easy.

Congrats to me, and thanks to evry1 that has contributed on this forum. 1 tree can never make a forest. Got my permit 2day.. 4 those coming behind, wish u all d best.

Hello guys, Thanks for the great work here. Please I want to register with Engineering council of SA. Anyone with ideas how to register. I want to use it for critical skills work permit. Thanks

femiaction:
Hello guys, Thanks for the great work here. Please I want to register with Engineering council of SA. Anyone with ideas how to register. I want to use it for critical skills work permit. Thanks

very long and tiring process...

if your B.Eng is not recognised as one of those in the washinton accord and syndey accord, you have to apply first for your foreign qualifications to be evaluated.
the amount last year was R1165. it takes about 10 weeks for them to do that.
After evaluation, they will advise you which category you can register for.. registration takes about 2months or thereabout.
check ecsa.co.za for more info. anyother question, ask I will try and answer.

TYPOP:


They usually give maximum of 3 months, multiple entry, 30 days per entry.

However, I hear they have reduced it to 30 days single visit recently.

For special cases however, you may still get visiting for 6 months. But it is really not easy.

Thanks a lot.

please i need your help,i was given a paper at the turkey embassy on the 27th of February that says:Your visa application is Not Refused but it has been forwarded to Turkish local authorities for further examination. This process is totally beyond the control of the embassy. please advice me on what to do.