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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by editorAA: 12:47pm On Jan 16, 2019
Hello!!! can someone answer this question in the house, please?
editorAA:
Any January applicants here that has recieved his passport?(I mean short visa)
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Omoocash(m): 1:12pm On Jan 16, 2019
geekybabe:


Well. You may be lucky like I was. I carried 4 and even carried plantains. cheesy. Make sure it is in the main luggage you are checking in and not in your hand luggage. Make sure the luggage is also wrapped and protected with a wrap at the airport.
When you arrive at Joburg and pick your luggage, Don’t act nervous or suspicious. There is a possibility the custom guys will want to rescan your luggage. Once u clear, you are good to go.



Thanks so much. I will go with some tubers of Yam and plantains.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Omoocash(m): 1:18pm On Jan 16, 2019
joybam15:
Hello bro,please what are the required documents someone needs to attach .
Thanks
quote author=slickruler post=74686038]Sorry for the Late response....

I am a Network Engineer. ONce you get your CSA from IITPSA, I think another aspect is in packaging your application. I went over board with my application. Attached all my Professional Qualification. Made sure every document that was required was provided. The Introduction letter, i made them see that they NEED me. I Think Gods grace played its part too. My Visa was out after 17 days of Application and I was giving 5 Years.

Unto Job search.. You just have to be Dogged about it. To get a job from Nigeria itself is crazy. I applied on every known website (LinkedIn, Indeed, pnet.co.za e.t.c). I engaged Recruiters on LinkedIn everyday. Some will respond to you, Others wont. The Ones that responded told you that you had to come over for any body to take you serious. I put in about 10 applications or more everyday. I even applied more than ones in a role.. Rejection after Rejection. I dint give up.

I got angry one day and called someone to get my Tickets for me. Booked my flight for October 2. I was determined to just go and hustle it out. I have my 5 Years visa already why Am i wasting it in naija.. Mind you i had a job oh that paid me above 300k. It was a Gamble and a calculated risk. A friend i met here that assisted in my application advised that i shud chill till January.. It fell on def ears.. I dint mind coming over to even work in a bar grin grin... As God will have it.. I bought my Tickets on Friday. the next Tuesday I was scheduled for an Interview for Wednesday (Zoom) , Did a video Interview with the Global HR on Thursday... Same Thursday i was asked what i wanted as my Pay.... I gave them a Figure.. Dint hear from them on Friday..Was worried maybe i over prized.. The next Monday, I got an Email with an Offer letter with the same Figure i asked for.. My Ticket was bought for 2nd October, I resumed 8th October.

I am sharing this for everybody or anyone that feels discouraged. If you have been Denied. Its not the end of the world. Look at the reason why you were denied and re apply again. Dont give up. The are opportunities here better than Nigeria especially if you are in IT (Developers, Programmers, Network/Security Enginners). I know Nigerians earning as much as 100k rand per month (God go soon do our own). If not for anything, Keep pushing for the future of your Kids. Sorry I dont see things Changing in Nigeria soon..


P.S If this Message touch you, abeg pray for me.. I applied for P.R.P this week. The same God that has established me here will make it a success








Congratulations. I enjoyed your story and I learned from it. I will soon finish with my PhD there too. I will apply for PR then.

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by slickruler: 1:21pm On Jan 16, 2019
Choi ... See Scope.. abeg the Yam still remain?? Help a brother


geekybabe:


Well. You may be lucky like I was. I carried 4 and even carried plantains. cheesy. Make sure it is in the main luggage you are checking in and not in your hand luggage. Make sure the luggage is also wrapped and protected with a wrap at the airport.
When you arrive at Joburg and pick your luggage, Don’t act nervous or suspicious. There is a possibility the custom guys will want to rescan your luggage. Once u clear, you are good to go.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Omoocash(m): 1:21pm On Jan 16, 2019
Juwohn:
You can but if you are arriving in OR, chances are that you may not leave the airport with your yam. Their is a new restriction on agricultural projects. On arrival, passengers are randomly picked to scan their bags. If your yam is very clean without sand, you may be allowed to go. Infested beans will not be allowed. Mine has been seized like twice. First time I almost cried, 5tubers �‍♂️



Thanks so much. Let me try my luck too.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by slickruler: 1:23pm On Jan 16, 2019
Ok Nice... Applied for PR already... No Dulling.. grin



Omoocash:




Congratulations. I enjoyed your story and I learned from it. I will soon finish with my PhD there too. I will apply for PR then.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Drey143(m): 1:24pm On Jan 16, 2019
DrCollins218:


Please can you post the SA commissions email address or what medium did your school use in contacting the embassy



I actually don't know whether my school contacted them or not because i never received a response from the school till now..but if you need to reach them their email is info.zang@vfshelpline.com always quote your reference number when sending them an email...or better still check this quoted post for vfs lagos helpline so that you can talk to one of their staff member



Drey143:


+2348150188800

Follow the instructions until you reach where it will ask if to want to talk to someone from the high commission or better still after you've dialled and it's asking you questions just punch in 121 slowly... It's like customer care service.. Hope you understand?
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Drey143(m): 1:35pm On Jan 16, 2019
Passport got delivered to my doorstep today around 12:35pm tioday.. Lo and behold, Study permit was given!!!!!!!!!!!! shocked shocked grin ..It took approximately 9 weeks..I want to thank everybody on this platform that has been of help .. I'm so grateful..you lots are the real MVP..Thank you so much..this is my first time of applying. NO agent, just a teenager that submitted genuine documents with the help of God and gurus on this platform..

I was given 2 years instead of 4 years which is the duration of my study due to the fact that my passport expires in 2 years time, guess I'll have to renew it at SA then..

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Drey143(m): 1:37pm On Jan 16, 2019
slickruler:
Still waiting.. What is the Goodnews...


Visa was given Sir grin grin grin grin ..Thanks so so much.. I really appreciate cheesy
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by geekybabe(f): 2:01pm On Jan 16, 2019
Juwohn:
Did you travel this year?

smiley

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by geekybabe(f): 2:07pm On Jan 16, 2019
Omoocash:




Thanks so much. I will go with some tubers of Yam and plantains.
My advice, pack the yams well. Don’t put all your yam tubers in one luggage. Spread it across your luggage. Yam can be very heavy so don’t carry too much. In my own case I flew saa and they have more luggage allowance than other airlines. Plantain too should be unripe cos it will most likely be ripe by d time you get here. Don’t carry liquid like palm oil or honey in your luggage because you may get caught and you’ll forfeit everything.

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Anfieldboss: 2:51pm On Jan 16, 2019
Drey143:
Passport got delivered to my doorstep today around 12:35pm tioday.. Lo and behold, Study permit was given!!!!!!!!!!!! shocked shocked grin ..It took approximately 9 weeks..I want to thank everybody on this platform that has been of help .. I'm so grateful..you lots are the real MVP..Thank you so much..this is my first time of applying. NO agent, just a teenager that submitted genuine documents with the help of God and gurus on this platform..

I was given 2 years instead of 4 years which is the duration of my study due to the fact that my passport expires in 2 years time, guess I'll have to renew it at SA then..





Congratulations bro, wishing u the best in ur academic pursuit

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by geekybabe(f): 2:59pm On Jan 16, 2019
slickruler:
Choi ... See Scope.. abeg the Yam still remain?? Help a brother


Yes. E still remain tongue
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by slickruler: 3:10pm On Jan 16, 2019
Corect... Buzz me.. Make we wash am.. What School again


Drey143:


Visa was given Sir grin grin grin grin ..Thanks so so much.. I really appreciate cheesy

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by slickruler: 3:12pm On Jan 16, 2019
This is How God Does his thing Man... No Agent... Congrats Man... I love to see this kind of Good news...

Please stay safe when you enter here..


Drey143:
Passport got delivered to my doorstep today around 12:35pm tioday.. Lo and behold, Study permit was given!!!!!!!!!!!! shocked shocked grin ..It took approximately 9 weeks..I want to thank everybody on this platform that has been of help .. I'm so grateful..you lots are the real MVP..Thank you so much..this is my first time of applying. NO agent, just a teenager that submitted genuine documents with the help of God and gurus on this platform..

I was given 2 years instead of 4 years which is the duration of my study due to the fact that my passport expires in 2 years time, guess I'll have to renew it at SA then..




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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by slickruler: 3:14pm On Jan 16, 2019
Abeg come give me small.. i don dey find Yam since..
geekybabe:

Yes. E still remain tongue
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Evidenx(m): 3:52pm On Jan 16, 2019
saintobi009:
Got my 3 months tourist visa today ( Multiple Entry to use two weeks for each visit ) Yay! Thanks Guys
congrats!
Can you list the document u submitted?

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by blackone1989(m): 4:57pm On Jan 16, 2019
Guys ,how can I prove my proof of accommodation
I am going for a PhD study.
Can I use hotel reservation,if yes how.
Any advice or suggestion will be appreciated.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Drey143(m): 5:01pm On Jan 16, 2019
Anfieldboss:


Congratulations bro, wishing u the best in ur academic pursuit

@Anfieldboss Thanks so much sir
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Drey143(m): 5:03pm On Jan 16, 2019
slickruler:
This is How God Does his thing Man... No Agent... Congrats Man... I love to see this kind of Good news...

Please stay safe when you enter here..


slickruler:



Corect... Buzz me.. Make we wash am.. What School again



lol.. Thank you..Na capetown I dey enter o ...Its Uni of capetown

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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by editorAA: 6:19pm On Jan 16, 2019
When did you apply and when we're you issued the visa?
saintobi009:
Got my 3 months tourist visa today ( Multiple Entry to use two weeks for each visit ) Yay! Thanks Guys
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by SirKennie13(m): 6:57pm On Jan 16, 2019
Hello Fam!

Please, I need your help oooo, am applying to UKZN for a Ph.D. study and fortunately for me, I have got supervisor but currently I need help on how to get my docs to SA for SAQA qualification. A friend of mine asked me to send it through email that he will print and submit for me. Is it possible and what are the other options. thanks.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by adespecial: 7:26pm On Jan 16, 2019
If your friend is a trusted one, you can send it.... Pls how did u go about getting a supervisor... Am also applying to ukzn......


SirKennie13:
Hello Fam




Please, I need your help oooo, am applying to UKZN for a Ph.D. study and fortunately for me, I have got supervisor but currently I need help on how to get my docs to SA for SAQA qualification. A friend of mine asked me to send it through email that he will print and submit for me. Is it possible and what are the other options. thanks.
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Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by blackone1989(m): 7:54pm On Jan 16, 2019
Guys biko somebody should help
Ejoor



blackone1989:
Guys ,how can I prove my proof of accommodation
I am going for a PhD study.
Can I use hotel reservation,if yes how.
Any advice or suggestion will be appreciated.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hayohorje: 10:08pm On Jan 16, 2019
book the hotel for a period of 1 or 2 weeks and you will state it in your letter of introduction the reason why you have chosen to stay in the hotel... As per you intend to stay in the hotel till you find a suitable accommodation off campus that will suite your academic purpose N.B any other reason that you can think of will be sufficient too
blackone1989:

Guys biko somebody should help
Ejoor



Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by samtol4(m): 3:30am On Jan 17, 2019
suxes2005:


Thanks

The school collected deposit and all efforts to
get refund proved abortive

Need someone who could offer good information
on how to go about it
Was there any terms and conditions attached ? Is the school accredited ? How did you pay ? Transfer or someone deposited ?
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by samtol4(m): 3:33am On Jan 17, 2019
SirKennie13:
Hello Fam!

Please, I need your help oooo, am applying to UKZN for a Ph.D. study and fortunately for me, I have got supervisor but currently I need help on how to get my docs to SA for SAQA qualification. A friend of mine asked me to send it through email that he will print and submit for me. Is it possible and what are the other options. thanks.
Yes it is possible though saqa does not accept scanned docs but if the printer is sharp and good quality your friend can print it and submit for u . I have seen someone who was fortunate to use scanned copy but most times they reject . why not give to any one coming to drop for your friend here
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by samtol4(m): 3:35am On Jan 17, 2019
blackone1989:
Guys ,how can I prove my proof of accommodation
I am going for a PhD study.
Can I use hotel reservation,if yes how.
Any advice or suggestion will be appreciated.
Send mail to your sch for assistance or look for someone in the same province who can assist u wit proof of residence
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by samtol4(m): 3:42am On Jan 17, 2019
editorAA:
Have you received a text message saying your application is under process either by mail or text message. If yes, when and what date did you receive it? And have you heard from them now?[Aquote author=babstope05 post=74631166]I submitted application for visit visa to SA since 12th of December, till now I haven't received any update from VFS Lagos. what could be the likely reason for that please?
requirement list on your admission letter sir
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by suxes2005(m): 6:02am On Jan 17, 2019
samtol4:
Was there any terms and conditions attached ? Is the school accredited ? How did you pay ? Transfer or someone deposited ?

Sure.

The director promised to refund in the case of refusal

After refusal details was communicated to him, he said
we need to wait for six months.

After six months, he didn't pay. He said we need to send
the refusal letter which was sent.


Then he said he needs to confirm from South African embassy
to know if truly there was a refusal and up till now, he's yet
to confirm from them; according to him.


A friend in S.A. help made the payment through his own bank.

Yes, the school is accredited. Owned by a Nigerian.

He blocked me on all channels that I could use to reach him.
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Anfieldboss: 6:46am On Jan 17, 2019
suxes2005:


Sure.

The director promised to refund in the case of refusal

After refusal details was communicated to him, he said
we need to wait for six months.

After six months, he didn't pay. He said we need to send
the refusal letter which was sent.


Then he said he needs to confirm from South African embassy
to know if truly there was a refusal and up till now, he's yet
to confirm from them; according to him.


A friend in S.A. help made the payment through his own bank.

Yes, the school is accredited. Owned by a Nigerian.

He blocked me on all channels that I could use to reach him.



Let's just hope you have not been scammed
Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by slickruler: 9:20am On Jan 17, 2019
Na Cape Town i dey... Buzz me asap


Drey143:


lol.. Thank you..Na capetown I dey enter o ...Its Uni of capetown

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