Kehnyshavin:

Good day Mr. @bisi16 would like to verify the truth or otherwise in the statement that postgraduate studies in some south African universities are tuition free. Thanks

Not sure about that as I haven't researched anythng abt post grad.

Kehnyshavin:

Please what are the processes and modalities involved in enjoying said scholarship? A reply would be most appreciated

The scholarship is for Master degree by research and Phd students. You have to contact your intending Department, speak/mail the secretary. Pick a research topic of interest, draft a good research proposal and mail it to the department. If there is any faculty (lecturer) who can supervise your research, you will be granted a provisional admission to study. The scholarship only covers tuition fee, you have to sort feeding and accommodation yourself. Accommodation is expensive here, so you may plan to share a bachelor/mini-flat.

Shine1177:

Thanks, Sultan003. I'm about registering with ECSA while my SAIEE student member registration should be approve on 15/09. Do you think i can use SAIEE student member to apply for CS Visa? For ECSA, I intend to apply as Candidate Technologist then upgrade after my program at DUT, but considering your input, it seems i will have to go for Candidate Technician now.

have you done the foreign qualifications evaluation with ecsa? it is after that, that they will tell you the category to register for. that is assuming that your bachelors degree is from nigeria.

student membership from SAIIE didn't help me with ECSA, but you should try and see what happens.

The maximum no of days you can spend depends on the status of your visa. If it indicates 3mth single entry with a maximum stay of 10 days, it means you can't spend more than 10 days and can only make a single trip within the stipulated period. However, a 3mth multiple entry with maximum stay of 30 days allows you to make several trips within the period subject to a maximum stay of 30 days per trip. All the best.

kazzonline:


Hello bro about visiting visa,is it true one is expected tp use just 2 weeks out of the 3 month approved,even if singlor mulitple entry?
Am confused cos most people on visiting visa don pass 2 yrs and dem nor gree come back

sultan003:



have you done the foreign qualifications evaluation with ecsa? it is after that, that they will tell you the category to register for. that is assuming that your bachelors degree is from nigeria.

student membership from SAIIE didn't help me with ECSA, but you should try and see what happens.

I don't know how to go about the foreign qualification evaluation with ECSA after I have done SAQA evaluation. Is this necessary? Though I sent them a mail yesterday, I'm still expecting their reply.

A faculty (Nigerian) here told me that I can use SAIEE but I opted for Student membership hoping to upgrade after my graduation next year. My question is; can i use the SAIEE student member certificate to apply for CSV? I have two conference paper to attach to my application. I need to get it before December because I missed two job opportunities because I don't have a work permit and my HOD just promised to give me a full-time contract to lecture two undergraduate class come January.

femiaction:
Sorry for late response. Yes it's very important. Even at embassy they will not take it from you without medical report, police report and yellow card

Sorry to bother you one last time femiaction. I am applying tomorrow and although my family will not be accompanying me immediately but in a couple months time. Do I state that they will be accompanying me or just mention that they will be at a later date. My concern is having to go through the process of applying for them separately at a later time. I don't know if this is your own situation but i need help here. Thanks a great deal

Shine1177:

I don't know how to go about the foreign qualification evaluation with ECSA after I have done SAQA evaluation. Is this necessary? Though I sent them a mail yesterday, I'm still expecting their reply.

A faculty (Nigerian) here told me that I can use SAIEE but I opted for Student membership hoping to upgrade after my graduation next year. My question is; can i use the SAIEE student member certificate to apply for CSV? I have two conference paper to attach to my application. I need to get it before December because I missed two job opportunities because I don't have a work permit and my HOD just promised to give me a full-time contract to lecture two undergraduate class come January.

you need to do foreign qualifications evaluation with ecsa first, you can get the form online.. ECSA doesn't take into consideration what Saqa says.

applyin with student membership is risky, student membership doesn't confirm any skills.


Ecsa registration process when I did mine took 5months to complete from evaluation to registration, but since you want to apply for CSV soon, I suggest that you submit your application to ecsa soon and personally, so that you can tell them to also give you a letter of proof that you have applied for registration, then with the letter, your saqa and also a letter writing by your school preferably your HOD confirming your skills, you can now apply to DHA.

the reason I said personally, is attimes ecsa wont reply emails and if you call them, you will get call tomorrow, call on friday from them

sultan003:

I have the form with me now. I understand from their website that they only have office in Jo'burg, it will be difficult to submit personally. I may post it trusting God for speed, then apply for CSV in Lagos since I will be coming home in December. Many thanks.

Shine1177:

I have the form with me now. I understand from their website that they only have office in Jo'burg, it will be difficult to submit personally. I may post it trusting God for speed, then apply for CSV in Lagos since I will be coming home in December. Many thanks.

Ok Goodluck

cornoil:
I'm invited for a conference in SouthAfrica in the month of September. I just received the letter to be presented at the embassy, I will appreciate if anyone can guide me with how to start my application for Visa at South African Embassy, the documents required, the Embassy's address in Lagos. The amount required for the processing and the price of the flight ticket.

we should do homework for you while you sit down an chop kolanuts abi? abeg vfsglobal website is there for a reason

Lols. I don collect the visa already. Anyway thanks.

Moana:
we should do homework for you while you sit down an chop kolanuts abi? abeg vfsglobal website is there for a reason

yinksob002:
There is little anyone on this forum can do on the issue you raised as it appears more like a technical problem and the school authorities are in a better position to address it. Hence, i will suggest that you get in touch with UNISA via e-mail or phone call explaining your challenges and i am sure they will provide a solution. All the best.

guys nobody is responding from unisa

pyr8te:
Hello house. I got my Critical Skills Visa today. Many thanks to the gurus in the house who helped out on d occasions that I was stuck n needed some guidance. It was all a DIY thing from start to finish. Thanks all

Hi pyr8te, I saw your question about spousal visa where you said your wife will not be joining you immediatley. I wish to know how you went about your application as that is my situation currently. I dont know if to include my wife and child as accompanying me immediatley (they have all their documents) or just do mine now. Which did you do please. Thanks cc @sultan003

Hello, The post graduate programmes are not free. When you have resumed for the programme you can now apply for scholarship or grant *IF THERE IS ANY*. Being that you are international students they are few, neverthe less if you are doing research master or PHD you can apply for limited scholarships is not gurantee but alos depend on your supervisor. The only adavntage is that the tuition fees is cheaper to european universities, canada and usa with good quality education standard.

bisi16:

Not sure about that as I haven't researched anythng abt post grad.

Hi House. Please i Need help from anyone who has had this experience. I was at the SA embassy today to do document check towards submission for critical skills Visa and was told that i also have to include flight reservation and proof of accomodation. This two are not required for critical skills visa and i was surprised that they brought them up. I wish to know if any of the guys (@femiaction, @pyr8te) that have recently gotten critical skills Visa had this documents included. I will be most grateful for any helpful response.

Am sorry for getting across to you late. i check here once in a while. It is just motivation to support you application, such you have so so yrs of experience, you have worked for so so company b4, you have a certification and etc. all docs u have is good.

Saperp:



Thanks for the reply, what will be the content of the supporting letter, the skill is not tht much, is listed on the gezzate for the critical skills under ICT. The company is ready to give copy of pty certificate slabs SARS certificate. And I also have proof of resident of my apartment in centurion.

Hope to hear back from you bro.

Truth is bitter

grandlexuz:


Very insightful post.. However if there are no jobs in SA, why are people rushing there?!

blujosi:
Hi House. Please i Need help from anyone who has had this experience. I was at the SA embassy today to do document check towards submission for critical skills Visa and was told that i also have to include flight reservation and proof of accomodation. This two are not required for critical skills visa and i was surprised that they brought them up. I wish to know if any of the guys (@femiaction, @pyr8te) that have recently gotten critical skills Visa had this documents included. I will be most grateful for any helpful response.

You need to submit with proof of accommodation with flight reservation that show your envisage date of departure from Nigeria, what CSV category you applying for.

Saperp:


You need to submit with proof of accommodation with flight reservation that show your envisage date of departure from Nigeria, what CSV category you applying for.

Hi Saperp, Thanks for the response, i have gotten the flight reservation bit sorted (I got a return reservation though. should this be one way? ), the proof of accomodation do i need to do a hotel reservation or i get can details and letter from a friend with PR and ID willing to put me up for the few days after my arrival pending when i get a place/employment. my CSV is ICT category (enterprise architecture ). Thanks

Please anybody know why unisa is not replying me my application Na please anybody help me ooooo

blujosi:

Hi Saperp, Thanks for the response, i have gotten the flight reservation bit sorted (I got a return reservation though. should this be one way? ), the proof of accomodation do i need to do a hotel reservation or i get can details and letter from a friend with PR and ID willing to put me up for the few days after my arrival pending when i get a place/employment. my CSV is ICT category (enterprise architecture ). Thanks

Get a return flight reservation, the proof of accommodation you can get a proof of resident from your friend in SA, am sure your doc are complete now, your IITPSA certificate and assessment letter with any professional certificate you got wth others required document.

Saperp:


Get a return flight reservation, the proof of accommodation you can get a proof of resident from your friend in SA, am sure your doc are complete now, your IITPSA certificate and assessment letter with any professional certificate you got wth others required document.

Thanks a lot saperp.you have been helpful

bisi16:

Not sure about that as I haven't researched anythng abt post grad.

Thanks boss

Please house my younger sister who is an undergraduate wishes to visit south africa to visit her friend who is resident there. We have no clue how to put together her application. If anybody has an experience with a similar scenario we would greatly appreciate the guidiance. Thanks

mrkhaynoni:
Please house my younger sister who is an undergraduate wishes to visit south africa to visit her friend who is resident there. We have no clue how to put together her application. If anybody has an experience with a similar scenario we would greatly appreciate the guidiance. Thanks

She will apply for visitor visa via VFS in lekki Lagos.

The person in SA will need to send her documents like, invitation letter, proof of resident,copy of data page passport, permit page, all certified by police or post office.

Then an introduction letter, yellow card,2 passport photo,hotel reservation this are what you will provide with the document he will sending to you.

This are the information I can give, I hope this will help,

Cheers

Good day everyone, I will like to apply for a South Africa visit visa next month, I saw on their website that a 6 month bank statement is what is needed, by next month my salary account will be 5 months with a closing balance of about 1.6million..I can also get a 5 month salary pay slip..do you think that will work?

It's fine. Just ensure you have the other requirements viz a viz Hotel booking, flight reservation, yellow card, Employers letter of introduction, visa application fees e.t.c All the best

Lucky4real28:
Good day everyone, I will like to apply for a South Africa visit visa next month, I saw on their website that a 6 month bank statement is what is needed, by next month my salary account will be 5 months with a closing balance of about 1.6million..I can also get a 5 month salary pay slip..do you think that will work?

blujosi:
Hi House. Please i Need help from anyone who has had this experience. I was at the SA embassy today to do document check towards submission for critical skills Visa and was told that i also have to include flight reservation and proof of accomodation. This two are not required for critical skills visa and i was surprised that they brought them up. I wish to know if any of the guys (@femiaction, @pyr8te) that have recently gotten critical skills Visa had this documents included. I will be most grateful for any helpful response.

Sorry bruv. Been extremely busy hence d late response. I didn't (couldn't) apply for my family immediately. .It has to be tru VFS but I did Indicate they would be accompanying me. I'm just going to apply for them soon. As par Including proof of accomodation n flight reservation, I heared so from a friend who wants to apply n I'm surprised as it wasn't required for me. But I've come to view dos at d SA high commission as pple dat act on impulse. .hence a lot of unreasonable demand are made on the fly

Just to clear some air around ESCA, the new procedure is you take all documents you intend applying with to an organ in Centurion, for verification and validation. There a slip will be given to you which you will come along with to their office at Bruma Lake, Johannesburg. When I did mine this procedure wasn't in place then but now due to forgery of certificate the process has been intensified.
On the other hand, don't always expect to get a candidate engineer even if you hold a B. Eng. You might be called for interview, I was called, terrible because they were asking me to write some equations which I can't even remember the sequence of the formula but explained what it was used for. At the end I was offered a candidate Technician. I decline it and asked them to review their decision which the process is currently ongoing. I hope is comes out as what I wanted, not looking for a job though just wanted the right recognition.

blujosi:
Hi House. Please i Need help from anyone who has had this experience. I was at the SA embassy today to do document check towards submission for critical skills Visa and was told that i also have to include flight reservation and proof of accomodation. This two are not required for critical skills visa and i was surprised that they brought them up. I wish to know if any of the guys (@femiaction, @pyr8te) that have recently gotten critical skills Visa had this documents included. I will be most grateful for any helpful response.

Brother I am very sorry for late response. Yes you have to include it in your application

olabanji88:
Please anybody know why unisa is not replying me my application Na please anybody help me ooooo

Give full details of your program,Initials and other necessary things I MAY go their centre to rectify the problem .

Saperp:


She will apply for visitor visa via VFS in lekki Lagos.

The person in SA will need to send her documents like, invitation letter, proof of resident,copy of data page passport, permit page, all certified by police or post office.

Then an introduction letter, yellow card,2 passport photo,hotel reservation this are what you will provide with the document he will sending to you.

This are the information I can give, I hope this will help,

Cheers

Same here i would like to apply for visting visa!! But i hav nobody over at sa,so wot is d procedure like?am a first timer,i talked to an agent he billed me 200k,i ran!! Am sure i would get the best possible answers on this thread!!