Yes. Most likely approved, also notify them of your movements.

lusen:
Hello!
I applied for a South Africa visit visa last month.
I’ve just been requested to submit my international passport to South Africa Visa Application Centre within 2 working days.

1) Does that mean I’ve been granted the visa.
2) What could happen if my passport doesn’t get there within two working days as mentioned in the email? Can the visa be withdrawn because of last submission of my passport?

Good. tnx

sanyaolurilwan:
Yes

I can validate this, my dad got approved 9days after his biometrics, he had expired UK, US and Ireland visa.

Abi.

Ashirioluwa:


Don't misquote me. My advice was based on his budget for the visa application. He said he budgeted 2000 CAD, which is equivalent to less than 1.2 million naira at today’s official rate, and this money will cover the entire trip cost, including the plane ticket, shopping expenses, and other miscellaneous expenses.

If you think that 2000 Canadian dollars, or 1.2 million naira, is OK, then I have no issues with that.

A guy wrote on this forum that his visa was approved without submitting a bank statement. He said he submitted a letter from his company saying the company was sponsoring him to attend a conference, and the visa was approved.

On this forum, I believe everyone is providing advice or recommendations based on their experiences; none of us are visa officers.
 

Some people will even get collection mails and still be asking us if their visa was approved. Like we are the ones reviewing visa.
Nairaland is a very interesting place.

100 % WITH YOU. I GET

francollimasso:

You won't get the exact response you are expecting because we are online, but what I can tell you is that Portugal is not that strict with immigration compared to other schegen countries. The most important is finding your feet in Portugal, every other things can be sorted but you won't find an express answer to such because it's illegal from immigration perspective. Hope you understand where I'm heading to, I can't say too much online

LET LEAVE IT LIKE THAT.

I am telling you, i guess the moderators are sleeping alot lately. Too many nonsensical headlines.

Mhizzard:
You people have turn nairaland to something else,any small thing carry your phone to type the issue you alone can find solution to it within yourself.since you said money ain't the problem,then it is left for you to choose the one that comes from your heart.no one is you,choose your preference

Thanks alot

Gydion:


All of them

I read that story and i felt it is important i put it here. For everyone to read

Please
see:
The journey began when my husband began sourcing for foreign school(scholarship). Lo and behold he got admission but no scholarship, so he turned them down. One of his friends who have been talking to him about Portugal advised him to apply to portugal but he practically refused because of the language barrier and again he wanted a country where he felt he could make it easily. Finally, hubby applied after much convincing that he would get funding when he gets the admission. At last he got admission but no funding, although he applied for one. One fateful day, hubby got a mail that an interview have been scheduled in the next 2days. Immediately, he got himself prepared and most especially got a very good Internet to avoid stories that touch. After some days the result were published and hubby came out 2nd on the list and the department needed just one person, so hubby missed that. We were so bittered after all the preparation and all of that. But his friend kept encouraging him to continue with the visa application that when he gets to Portugal he would definitely get funding. That was how the process began, the financial statements was a big issue. Where are we going to find one? Who do we know? All these questions flew to us, but one thing was certain this time around. Hubby had faith that could move mountain, he had made up his mind to get to Portugal. At last, he got one of his Oga, at the office to give him his statement of account letter and also a letter to back it up that he would sponsor his education (know that it is not a must to pay school fees before leaving Nigeria). So finally, he applied for his visa after all the normal documentations. Hmm.... the worst happened, after we had sold our landed properties so as to boost his own account statement. HE WAS DENIED!!!
Before he got the news of the denial, he was fortunate or should I say privileged to get the number of the "then" consular, who he asked to check the status of the visa. So after the consular confirmed it and saw that he was denied, hubby asked him for his best advice, so he told him to appeal but before he could submit he was invited for another interview and this time, he got it. Finally, he got the visa and moved to Portugal. When he got to Portugal, he got a far date for his appointment in order to process his resident permit, fortunately for him, he was able to bring the date forward. Fast forward, after 5months of getting to Portugal, he invited us using Schengen visa. That was how we all (myself and the kids) moved to Portugal and finally started a masters progam. The very first day I got to Portugal, I fell in love with the country and until now. My love for the country, they are nice, friendly and accommodating people. God bless Portugal

Raregem9000:
The guy that talked about Visit Visa was right. Bayobi's husband did the say thing for his family. See the woman's thread. DARLYNBOI should read this thread and follow the woman on facebook or youtube @Bayobi show. https://www.nairaland.com/6988738/how-migrated-nigeria-portugal

Please advise . Was it appropriate or allowed to invite your spouse with a regular schengen visa for a short visit i believe, and they end up staying back?
These are the things we should be breaking down here.

1. Family Reunion Visa covers for this category of persons.
2. If so be it, and it is allowed to do things like this in Portugal or the schengen region, I think only the poster can clarify, so i will copy her and wait for her response.

We are all here to learn.

cc: @dorobybaby

Tag the right person. Good response there

YeyeBoyfriend:
You can’t convert a tourist visa to a work visa within the Schengen area.
You need to leave the Schengen Area with your tourist visa to your home country then apply for the work visa, however, some work with the tourist visa (which is illegal).

A lot of people travel to EU states with tourist visas and never return back home, they either file for asylum which automatically gives them the privilege to work for certain hours per week until their asylum get approved or rejected and some just stay over illegally and never return, which I don’t recommend.

So don’t let anyone coerce you into thinking you can convert your tourist visa to work visa within the Schengen area.

@ francollimasso come and see this. Maybe we need more clarity on what you said.

You answered it right.
Thank you.

Askgod117:
I got my first Spanish visa in the year 2018, i had to switch back to Italy because Spanish will give you visa as if you go there to buy 5 naira Amala by issuing 7 days visa. imagine, after 5 Italian visas, but the refused to give me longer visa they were just giving their papa 1 month all the time and even before the Italian visa, I have been using Netherlands visas since 2008, I got their visa through my dads company......in a nutshell first Spanish visa is 2018, second is 2020 and I stopped travelling due to the corona virus and third is October this year, forth is last week which they later granted 1 yr....i requested for 1 year and they gave me. trust and hope this info helps and sometimes if you don't ask for longer and multiple entry visa they don't issue ooooo

You have a very solid travel history.

replied

qtguru:


I sent you a mail and you didn't respond, just pointing that out, incase I get too busy later.

I know people who recently got their visa.

Africankel:


Spain ke. No do o 😀😀😀

Na schengen visa na? which one be no do, from there hin go enter another side na.

You ehn

Why dont you try spain? I hear they are on a visa spree.

Jesusbaby27:
I was not granted

I responded to your message the way it came.
Next time, make yourself more clear.

francollimasso:

Use visiting visa, when she get there she can convert it because family reunion will take forever

I am repeating what i said earlier, you were granted a visit visa, and on your arrival in Portugal because your spouse is there legally, you can easily convert.
I am now asking a General Question, has anyone gone through this route and it went successfully?
Because a visit visa is a visit visa. The Family reunion process is another entire process in itself.
So, I need that youtube channel you are referring. Post it here to prove your point.
Thank you.

Kindly sir, Please help me send a mail here : hunee842@gmail.com

qtguru:


Which personal mail, the Gmail or Yandex ?

Just send hi, I will respond almost immediately.

Sent you several messages, you did not respond , you can assist me with your personal mail

qtguru:
I'm thinking of moving to Portugal from Malta with my fiancee, Canada is too expensive. But I have the D7 in mind since I am a Digital nomad here.

I will get back.

I did like to discuss some things with you about the Nomad Visa for Malta.

Within a space of what intervals?

Askgod117:
yes! this is my 3rd Spanish visa...first they gave me 7 days, second one 15 days and now 1 yr.

Is it within this 2023 you embarked on 7, 15 days and finally got one year?

Did you state in your application that you need 1 year or it is at their discretion.

Please clarify.

Let be guided on this conversion of a thing. It has led many to be hanging in Canada now.

francollimasso:

Use visiting visa, when she get there she can convert it because family reunion will take forever

Kindly, i ask, have you had anyone that converted successfuly. Please give us links

what do we do now at this point? Go and pick first

koolvin12:
Good evening guys,
I must thank everyone for always sharing information about schengen visa application. Please I need your answers. I submitted my application for Italian schengen visit visa at TLS Lagos on 14th November. On the day of submission, TLS officials rejected my property documents, marriage certificate, birth certificates of my children and some other documents because I didn't bring their originals. I have been hoping that the embassy will reach out to me to supply those documents since I mentioned in my cover letter that I attached them to my application. I didn't get any call, today I received an email from TLS for passport pick up.
Please does it mean my application was approved or declined? I expected an email from them stating their decision on the application but I didn't. I am just worried. Kindly assist with answers.
Thank you.

Write a letter to the embassy.

dreyman21:


Good morning @hunee and everyone here.
I completed my PhD admission processing and received a letter from my school in May this year. I applied for a study visa in June at VFS office in Lekki. I keep tracking, sending mails and even called the help desk but same story as usual.

I don't understand what could have caused the delay for more than 6 months now. Is there anything to do about this?

Goodluck.

You address to the SA Embassy, the one in Molade.

vozkini:
@hunee please be kind to give me address to send the letter to. 1. Heritage Place
21 Luggard Avenue
101233, Ikoyi
Lagos

2. 24 Molade Okoya Thomas St, Victoria Island, Lagos 101233, Lagos.

Addressed to Consulate general Or visa officer.

Under regular practise is when you address letters to visa officers, technically, you address letters to the head of the embassy or the deputy(Depending on where application is processed)
A visa officer is a subordinate on the instructions of the consular he or she works. Please take note of this, incase you are doing a visa interview any question can come up.

Address to:

The Deputy High Commissioner,
South African Embassy,
24.........
Lagos state,
Nigeria.

Dear sir/ma,

REQUEST FOR FOLLOW UP ON REFERENCE: SA.............

I XYZ.........

Your body of letter is straight to the point avoid stories.

Then your closing remarks.

Yours sincerely,


..........................(Signature)
NAME
Tel
Email







You are advised to attach all support documents when mailing the embassy for prompt action.

we go begin dey collect levy for here. all of you coming here to testify una no fit type una timeline and submitted documents abi, but you can bombard us with questions and we will answer you
CC: @Onyiiiiibeke @Sweetjam Congratulations.

Oya your transcript

Interview with consular? Which country

Chefyemc:
Hello everyone,
pls ,when do I get my passport back after interview with the consular.

Seedorf1993:
This is was the mail I received please what could this mean cos I have submitted since august;

Visa application, tracking ID No. SALA/ has been forwarded to the South Africa Visa Application Centre, Lagos on Wed Dec 13 2023.
Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email

Regards,

VFS Global

A decision has been made.
Copy it and send to vfs helpdesk for clarity.
They should respond by morning.

Can someone validate this? Kindly

Pamda1234:
according to few confirmed statistical observations, if you had a uk/is visa or have an active one, you might get response within a month or less. Minimum a week.

akinola12345:
Is this application being completed on behalf of a child or minor? (Child or minor is the Principal Applicant) i was trying to click no but its not going or how can i apply for the visa online

The steps to follow on the website is self explanatory.
Just patiently read it through.

Any one has link for cheap ticket , My eye is turning me with all the things i am seeing
@Africankel, how far?

Another good option too, send it direct to the embassy and attach copies of your family visas. Let them know it is urgent and a family trip.

vozkini:

Let me send mail through dhl and if they didn't respond before Monday. Then I will apply with vfs . Isit okay?

Most likely when you are back, your visa may be ready.
This is an option.
You can keep sending mails if you prefer the sticker visa.

Hi.
You are asking us for a fast way out of your current dilemma.
I said apply for an evisa via vfs.
Go and come back as detailed in your itinerary.

vozkini:

I do not understand this sir. The application was jointly submitted. Is there need to re apply afresh or to write the embassy to make them ask for passport for the visa.

use vfs evisa. you no short, when you come back, you still have the sticker. to save time

vozkini:
@hunee and others. Urgent reply and advice. The application I made for family of 5 has being processed. I take delivery of the 4 passport this morning with visa sticker on it. There is no information on my own. I didn't keep my passport but my family. Because I
Travelled to china the next day after the submission. I have send mail to vfs. They are not responding well. One reply that all my application has being processed and delivered. Another one said the application is still with South Africa embassy. Please advice. We are travelling on 23rd. I need to know my faith before paying for ticket. Thank you

necz:
It should be filled in CAPITAL LETTERS.

All of them?