Straight forward. No questions asked. I landed in Johannesburg. There were two officers that attended to e-visa along with other categories. They had a device for reading it that the other officers didnt have. Took like 2 mins.

Abigbo:
@ Daninc, how was the immigration at ur entry point?

What is the purpose of your trip? You might want to check that the individual/organisation that invited you has replied VFS on the authenticity of the invitiation. I got my visa the day my host replied the VFS evisa team

dexydidi:
I have not received a response from my E visa from VFS and it is over a week now. Any reason what the challenge would be ?

Hi Hunee,

In SA as we speak. Got my VFS evisa approved in 3 days.

Just a week validilty for my urgent workshop, so it works for me.

I still applied for the sticker visa, I should be back by the time they ask for my passport.

hunee:
Those of you that used vfs to apply recently for evisa.
Let her from you
ABi make i dey call una out?

Any approval

Good Evening Everyone,

Please has anyone had issues with their biometrics not showing on the IRCC portal. I did my biometrics since Oct 17 and it has still not updated on the portal, nor is it showing at all. How did you resolve it if you have ever experienced this?

Mine took 3 working days (got it on the 3rd working day). It ranges from one working days to 10 working days typically, but could also go to 15 working days if they don't recieve feedback early from your host or could not verify your documents on time.

dexydidi:
How many weeks did it take ? I mean for the VFSOnline and how many does weeks does DHA take?

Congratulations on your entry. How was your point of entry experience like? Also, is this your first time using the visit visa?

Phaustyna:
I recently arrived Canada, and presently in Brampton. Please is there anyone with the Brampton civic hospital fees breakdown please?? Also, I am still looking for a doctor.


Please can you share details of the hospital and doctor you have I am currently in Brampton but I am open to moving to Hamilton

This is the website for e-visa via VFS (i.e VFS online). https://saonline.vfsevisa.com/zaf/en/login

Yes it is 87 dollars, more pricey than the DHA website. In my experience and that of a few others it is faster because it is more expensive.

Bombzy:
What’s the website for VFS online

Hello All,

In the spirit of sharing. I applied via both the DHA and VFS visa portal last Thursday.

My VFS application has been acted on and visa issued today- find below. I guess the VFS e-visa route is more expensive for a reason- they have more staff paying attention to it.

Bit of details and context: I am going for a work conference and a frequent flier. My 1-year SA visit visa (sticker) expired 2 weeks ago, but an urgent work retreat came up. Other visas on the passport with multiple years- UK, US, Schengen.

Beyond the above context, if you have valid reasons and all your documents are correct, i think it works well. They sent an email to my colleague in SA to confirm my invitation letter, and then I got the e-visa 4 hours later.

Well, I also applied for the normal VFS sticker visa on Friday and will wait for that to come through after this trip so that I can hopefully have another long-term, multiple entry visa.

All the best guys!

Daninc:
Hello all,

Please which of the e-visa application portal would you say gives the fastest feedback in your experience. Is it the VFS evisa platform or the DHA?

Thank you Graceness. Will there be any issue if I apply with both given the urgency of my trip?

Graceness777:
For me it was vfs each

Hello all,

Please which of the e-visa application portal would you say gives the fastest feedback in your experience. Is it the VFS evisa platform or the DHA?

Hello Everyone,

I am trying to apply for the e-visa using this link www.ehome.dha.gov.za/ePermit/login but I cannot seem to log in. I have been trying all day.

I was able to do the initial profile set up, and the account confirmation process, but after that I keep getting an error message when i try to log in. The error reads "Login Failed. Please ensure that the details provided are correct and try again." Has anyone experienced this? How did you resolve it.

Also, I read here about an e-visa route through VFS. Can someone please direct me to the right link. Thank you.