meetme01:


VFS Lagos and PH for now are closed due to introduction of evisa platform.

I have filled the form but yet to make payment due to 3 reasons ..
1..I was expected to submit my documents to VFS on 3rd of February. Expectedly, I have paid. Will I be refunded? How? Still worried about that

2.. I read somewhere, the evisa will start by March for the new countries added which Nigeria is included But, presently on the evisa platform, Nigeria pops up like we can go ahead.

3.. The South African Embassy as not provided any information except the ones we read on their platform. Still awaiting an update from them.

They should update instead of people wasting time and money for vfs

harrisonfo:
Hello all I was refused a study Visa on the basis of invalid yellow card and insufficient fund. I really need a comprehensive step on how I will appeal if I have corrected the listed document

harrisonfo:
Hello all I was refused a study Visa on the basis of invalid yellow card and insufficient fund. I really need a comprehensive step on how I will appeal if I have corrected the listed document

harrisonfo:
Hello all I was refused a study Visa on the basis of invalid yellow card and insufficient fund. I really need a comprehensive step on how I will appeal if I have corrected the listed document

Donrolex123:
Hello good evening guys, please I'm new here.
I want to apply for a short Dive course in south Africa (seadog to be precise),course duration is 4 months, please how do I go about it?, What visa category will I apply under?, Please I will be grateful for any assistance provided, thanks.

harrisonfo:
Hello all I was refused a study Visa on the basis of invalid yellow card and insufficient fund. I really need a comprehensive step on how I will appeal if I have corrected the listed document

meetme01:


N11,000 - N13,000 depend on exchange rate.

The information you fill determines the documents to be submitted but SOA, Passport, Yellow Card, etc and required.

JUCEleonu:



Hi, @meetme01 I have also applied for the e-visa and I am currently at the document upload stage. I would like to know what you did for the flight reservation. I reserved a flight with Air Peace but the reservation lasts only 3 days. If my reservation is expired by the time I upload the document or the embassy goes through it, will it affect my application (ie lead to visa denial)? Is there a way I can get an extended flight reservation? Is it advisable I fill out a new application? or should I proceed with the current application, upload the documents and make payment regardless of the duration of the hold on the ticket reservation?
Please advise based on your experience.
Thanks.

Kajolplus:
Good morning FAF.

@ meetme01, @ Juceleonu & others.

Please, share e-visa application link here.

I av tried it on Google search but had a challenge to access it.

In addition, can I apply 3 months before/prior to my travel date?

How much is visa fee pls?

https://ehome.dha.gov.za/ePermit/login

That's the link, create a profile, and get started. I have no idea how much it is as I haven't gotten to the fee payment stage. But @meetme says it's within the range of #11,000-#13,000.

Thank u.

QuackZulu:
Hi everyone, I have been following the e-visa thread and would love to know if it applies to students as well. Due to the closure of the vfs offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt, can we apply for study visas online too?
I saw study visa as one of the choices on the e visa platform so I am confused.
Please help me out with clarifications and guidance.
Thank you

meetme01:


With what I see on the site, you have to start a fresh application. Not sure you can go back. No button. I did mine twice as well. Check all these IATA guys, they know how to fix it. They will collect a token from you.

Since its flight reservation, schedule it a month ahead of your departure. I believe if the visa is issued earlier that expected, you can buy the ticket and move.

I advise you to ensure your application is filled properly because this time, approval and rejection will be released on time.

JUCEleonu:


Hi... I may be wrong, but I did see somewhere that the e-visa is for short-term visits.

JUCEleonu:


Hi @meetme01, thanks for the swift response. I'll create a new application as advised...
Just to be sure I got what you said, those IATA guys you referred to can help with an extended flight reservation, yeah? Plus can you please help with a link or contact number to any of the IATA guys? My planned time of travel is June/July, so I believe I should be able to get an extended reservation from them, yeah?
As an aside... Seeing as you're steps ahead in this e-visa application, can I get your contact number so I can reach out directly to you in the event I need help/guidance on something?
Thanks once again.

meetme01:


Sincerely yours, I don't link people when it comes to issues like this to avoid the story that touch. If you sta in Lagos, we have loads of them in Tafewa Balewa Square.

June is kinda far for such. A much closer date like April is fair.

I'd answer all questions to the best of my knowledge for us all to learn and share ideas.

damdee:
New visa alert

Submitted Wednesday 19th Jan 2022 and visa stamped Friday 28th Jan 2022 it took just 7 business days.

Visitor visa 30 days multiple entry

I have good travel record with South Africa for the past 9 years so that gave me an advantage

Attached is the visa processing tracking


Previous SA visa stamps

One year visitor visa. Expired
3 months visitor visa. Expired
One year study permit. Expired
3 months visitor visa expired
3 years voluntary visa expired

South African embassy will issues visa. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise

Submitted for my wife and two kids last year November 23rd 2021 and visa was out December 23rd 2021


No agent or runs paid

JUCEleonu:



Hi, @meetme01 I have also applied for the e-visa and I am currently at the document upload stage. I would like to know what you did for the flight reservation. I reserved a flight with Air Peace but the reservation lasts only 3 days. If my reservation is expired by the time I upload the document or the embassy goes through it, will it affect my application (ie lead to visa denial)? Is there a way I can get an extended flight reservation? Is it advisable I fill out a new application? or should I proceed with the current application, upload the documents and make payment regardless of the duration of the hold on the ticket reservation?
Please advise based on your experience.
Thanks.

cucumbar:
bros, your flight reservation can expire the next day. It doesn’t matter. No need to pay anybody for flight reservations that would last 3 months or any duration.
What the embassy wants to see is a flight itinerary that tallies with when you say you are entering and leaving their country.it can expire before you submit your application sef. Don’t let that bother you.

Soraco57:
Morning, documents that are more than 1 page,say like 2 upward how do we merge them or upload them

cucumbar:
bros, your flight reservation can expire the next day. It doesn’t matter. No need to pay anybody for flight reservations that would last 3 months or any duration.
What the embassy wants to see is a flight itinerary that tallies with when you say you are entering and leaving their country.it can expire before you submit your application sef. Don’t let that bother you.

harrisonfo:
Hello all I was refused a study Visa on the basis of invalid yellow card and insufficient fund. I really need a comprehensive step on how I will appeal if I have corrected the listed document