justwise:


I do understand your point regarding those mistakes but I don't think that there is anything you can do about it because it will not change the outcome of the application.

If you have 442 in your account and someone is paying £700 toward your trip then that has reduced the strength of your tie to Nigeria.

Diamond1960:
Yes walk into the general hospital. There is no big process. If they agreed to sign it for you without going through any test that will be a plus for you.

justwise:


You can still apply with that passport because you have more than 6months validity left on it

fahila:
Hi,

Please I want to know how long my passport must be valid for before I can apply for a UK student visa.

I plan to apply for the Visa in October, the course I want to go for starts in January 2018 but my passport expires on 31st May 2018. Is the validity of my passport too short or can I go ahead and apply?

Thanks.

infofta:
@ fahila
It will be better for the employer (church) to be your sponsor. The church should state they are the one sponsoring you for the voluntary work.
You are not applying for a study permit, it will not be proper for your mum to be your sponsor.
You can also transfer the money to your account.

fahila:
@infofta

Alright thanks I'll give it a try, hopefully things go well.
Also is it possible to use my mom's account? I'm 21, I recently finished school so I don't have a "fat account". I just want to take a year off to volunteer now before life starts cos once I start working I might never get the time and opportunity again.

staggerlee:


Been following your request concerning your volunteer job opportunity in SA. What I will say is since your church is a big church like you said, I think they should have a protocol office that should handle all your travel documentation, you shouldn't be the one looking for a visa up and down. If they can't give you necessary documents for your application, they should handle it themselves. You are going to work for them for free so they should at least get you your visa. #myopinion

infofta:
@ fahila
I know few people who tried the same thing and was denied. They later came on visitors visa.
You can try your case might be different.
But make sure the church sends you proper documentation which include, contract of employment stating it's a voluntary work without pay. Your ability to meet living expenses while in the country. In the form of bank statements from you or, and your employer. Registration documents of the employer, and other supporting documents.

infofta:
@ fehila
A volunteer work visa is also a type of work visa. If you are successful, it will be indicated on the visa that you are a visitor, working for xx Church as a volunteer. It's valid for 1-3 years.
If you are not applying for critical skills, It's hard to get any work related permit from Nigeria.
Read more on:
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-temp-res-permits

infofta:
@ fahila
South Africa has temporarily resident visa known as volunteer visitors visa which is valid for up to 3 years. Your church must provide registration documents, 3 months bank statements, CIPRO and your contract or employment letter.
It is difficult now to get any work related visa outside South Africa.
My advice, get a visitors visa for 30 days after you arrive tell the Church to provide you with the above documents and apply inside South Africa. You have a better chance this way.