jhamez10:

so we wait till July ending b4 they start issuing visa this is serious ooo visit visa is taking 2months to be processed what is really happening to this abuja embassy sef I thought they were even Berra than Lagos buh it seems they are worse.....

Sir, my wife and daughter also submitted on the 22nd of May at Abuja. We are still waiting on the lord. I know it will end in praise. Just stay glued to your phone at all times just in case they decide to place a call through! ABUJA must make us smile ���

cashdosh:


1: VFS ADDRESS: Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way
Opposite Treasure Garden Estate
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I
Lagos

Submission timings

Monday - Friday

08:00 - 15:00 The South Africa Visa Application Centre (VAC) Lagos will ONLY accept 230 applications inclusive of all categories.

2: The Visa Fee: 34k ( Regular Submission) without courier or VIP Section.

3: How do I send a copy of the Self introduction Letter? Mind you, It is your employer that will give you an Introduction letter but if you’re self employed, have your secretary draft one and sign for you as well.

Thanks!

Brother I am so happy due to your quick response.

You can forward a copy of the Self introduction letter to my email at itedjereg77@gmail.com

And I will contact my employer to write the Self introduction letter. I typed out myself before.

Since he is sponsoring my Flight to South Africa. Will it be best for him to use his Bank Statement.

If Yes, How many months should the bank Statement show.

Thank you so much for the information. I am most grateful.

frontendsoftwar:


Brother I am so happy due to your quick response.

You can forward a copy of the Self introduction letter to my email at itedjereg77@gmail.com

And I will contact my employer to write the Self introduction letter. I typed out myself before. He is Located in the USA, I work remotely for him here in Nigeria.

Since he is sponsoring my Flight to South Africa. Will it be best for him to use his Bank Statement.

If Yes, How many months should the bank Statement show.

Thank you so much for the information. I am most grateful.

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Sir, If you have A million naira in your account then you do not need a sponsor. Most importantly, do not deposit any large amount into your bank account before you print out your statement because the consular will just deny you on the grounds of “Banks Statement Lacks Credibility”.

However, if you’re using a sponsor ( family member preferably) He/She or the Organization should print a 3 months ( if you’re applying in lagos & 6 months for Abuja) bank statement with reference letter from the bank confirming your sponsor as the sole signatory to the account.

Lastly, take note that your employer will provide you with the ‘INTRODUCTION LETTER’ to Introduce you as their employee and also stating your intended date of departure/return and your salary (optional). The introduction letter must be printed on the company’s letter head A4 paper.

Thanks Sir!

Bro thanks a lot for this tip , I have really been hearing all sorts of things thats why I was really worried , thanks a lot , I really appreciate , but please bro what year was this ? I heard it's their new system now , they are being very strict

cashdosh:



I was a holder of the said “ Volunteer Permit” for 3 years before I changed status. I can confirm to you that I have stayed outside the Republic for 3 months and 2 months plus on numerous occasions. Did you travel or traveling with an ID card that can confirm that you're truly volunteering with the organization? Another tip, when returning to SA, depart Nigeria on a Saturday so you can arrive SA on Sunday morning. Also, dress formal and be confident. I know their immigration can be tough sometimes! In a Nutshell, You don't need to apply for another Visitors Visa Sir.

saintobi009:
Bro thanks a lot for this tip , I have really been hearing all sorts of things thats why I was really worried , thanks a lot , I really appreciate , but please bro what year was this ? I heard it's their new system now , they are being very strict

Lest I forget bros, make sure you are able to divulge the address of the ‘supposed’ organization you’re volunteering just Incase they ask you. To be honest with you, I’m 60% sure the immigration officer may not even ask you anything hence it’s a volunteer permit. I wish you the best bro!

saintobi009:
Bro thanks a lot for this tip , I have really been hearing all sorts of things thats why I was really worried , thanks a lot , I really appreciate , but please bro what year was this ? I heard it's their new system now , they are being very strict

My volunteer permit expired in March 2019. How long do you plan to stay in Nigeria for?

give or take a month

cashdosh:



My volunteer permit expired in March 2019. How long do you plan to stay in Nigeria for?

timaji2003:


Somebody told me similar story.

saw that post up and thought it was a joke. It should obviously be a joke, how can they stop issuing visas in Abuja ? Abuja of all places ? I don’t believe that jare.

ZubyDee:
saw that post up and thought it was a joke. It should obviously be a joke, how can they stop issuing visas in Abuja ? Abuja of all places ? I don’t believe that jare.

Bros, From what I have gathered, the cause of delay at Abuja Embassy is backlog. Remember, someone ones mentioned that his daughter got her visa on June 10 in Abuja and the processing time was 6months. Judging by the previous posts, your family’s Visa seem to be the oldest because it’s way over 4months. My wife and kid just submitted in May. Let’s keep waiting for the positive outcome.

Good morning all...please i would really appreciate your reply cus i heard i can process my visa without using agent.....please i need help on how to go about it...I'll appreciate it if i can get a sample of letter of introduction and employment....i dont know how to go about booking a cheap hotel and flight reservation i plan staying a week.....please someone shud reply

I used gtbank and it worked. My saqa got ready yesterday and hard copy on it's way.

bmkaevents:


Get someone from SA to pay for you. It's easier that way

cashdosh:


​
Sir, If you have A million naira in your account then you do not need a sponsor. Most importantly, do not deposit any large amount into your bank account before you print out your statement because the consular will just deny you on the grounds of “Banks Statement Lacks Credibility”.

However, if you’re using a sponsor ( family member preferably) He/She or the Organization should print a 3 months ( if you’re applying in lagos & 6 months for Abuja) bank statement with reference letter from the bank confirming your sponsor as the sole signatory to the account.

Lastly, take note that your employer will provide you with the ‘INTRODUCTION LETTER’ to Introduce you as their employee and also stating your intended date of departure/return and your salary (optional). The introduction letter must be printed on the company’s letter head A4 paper.

Thanks Sir!

Brother You tried. Even in the night you still responded to my message. Thank You so much I am grateful.

You see, Its actually my Employer that is my sponsor. So I was wondering if that will be a problem since you said ( family member preferably)?

Also, While Booking on the South African Airways Website, Should I Book a Flight Departure and Return of Exactly 3 months since the Tourist Visa is For 3 Months and I intend Staying for That 3 Months?

Should I Print The Entire Mail Sent To Me By South AFrican Airways. Take A look at the attached Picture??

cashdosh:



Bros, From what I have gathered, the cause of delay at Abuja Embassy is backlog. Remember, someone ones mentioned that his daughter got her visa on June 10 in Abuja and the processing time was 6months. Judging by the previous posts, your family’s Visa seem to be the oldest because it’s way over 4months. My wife and kid just submitted in May. Let’s keep waiting for the positive outcome.

Brother, the delay is tiring. It’s been 3 months and a week we’ve been waiting for a tourist visit visa. I’m not even angry anymore, wifey and daughter birthday was supposed to be celebrated in Cape Town first week of this month, I even made arrangements but their birthdays don pass already. Withdrawing their passport doesn’t make sense right now. I’m not sure I’ve seen on this platform since I started following it that anyone have waited for 4 months untop visit visa. Mine will be 4 months in about 3 weeks time. The South african consulate don’t take Nigerians serious, because according to the email conversation I had with vfs in Nigeria. They informed me that South Africa High Commission phone lines and emails are not reachable for now.

ZubyDee:
Brother, the delay is tiring. It’s been 3 months and a week we’ve been waiting for a tourist visit visa. I’m not even angry anymore, wifey and daughter birthday was supposed to be celebrated in Cape Town first week of this month, I even made arrangements but their birthdays don pass already. Withdrawing their passport doesn’t make sense right now. I’m not sure I’ve seen on this platform since I started following it that anyone have waited for 4 months untop visit visa. Mine will be 4 months in about 3 weeks time. The South african consulate don’t take Nigerians serious, because according to the email conversation I had with vfs in Nigeria. They informed me that South Africa High Commission phone lines and emails are not reachable for now.

This is just too terrible. I won't even think of submitting my tourist visa application at abuja anymore. It must be Lagos

Sorry Brother

frontendsoftwar:


This is just too terrible. I won't even think of submitting my tourist visa application at abuja anymore. It must be Lagos

Sorry Brother

Pls face Lagos bro. If I knew it was this bad wouldn’t have made the mistake of applying in Abuja.

ZubyDee:
Pls face Lagos bro. If I knew it was this bad wouldn’t have made the mistake of applying in Abuja.

I will definitely yield to your advice bro.

For the Flight ticket with South African Airways. Is it the entire email they sent you, you printed.

Attached is the one sent to my email.

Thanks

ZubyDee:
Pls face Lagos bro. If I knew it was this bad wouldn’t have made the mistake of applying in Abuja.

I used to think Abuja is faster than Lagos. I was so wrong

Good day house ,can I use the yellow card I use in applying for house Africa visa to travel to another country ?

Please I need advice on this

andrew444:
Good day house ,can I use the yellow card I use in applying for house Africa visa to travel to another country ?

Please I need advice on this

The yellow card is your property , it is not dependent on d country u wanted to visit when u got it....the thing is I u wanna go to country that require polio vaccine, u have to go to the port health authority again to take polio and they ll write it on ur yellow card. its urs for life

dollarathe:

The yellow card is your property , it is not dependent on d country u wanted to visit when u got it....the thing is I u wanna go to country that require polio vaccine, u have to go to the port health authority again to take polio and they ll write it on ur yellow card. its urs for life

Yellow card that we normally get for 2k ? No be naija we dey

I get your point but I am not sure if you really get me

So you are trying to say I can't use my yellow card I used in applying for South Africa visa to travel to another county ?

andrew444:


Yellow card that we normally get for 2k ? No be naija we dey

I get your point but I am not sure if you really get me

So you are trying to say I can't use my yellow card I used in applying for South Africa visa to travel to another county ?

From my own little understanding, once you get the vaccine, you can't take another one as it's for 10 years.

You only submit the card for another country that requires the card. I am bound to be corrected.

Amolad111:


From my own little understanding, once you get the vaccine, you can't take another one as it's for 10 years.

You only submit the card for another country that requires the card. I am bound to be corrected.

That means I can still use my yellow card to travel to another country seems the validity is 10 years ?

andrew444:


That means I can still use my yellow card to travel to another country seems the validity is 10 years ?

same yellow card can be used for any country that requires it from you. Just keep it attached to your passport anytime you’re traveling out of the country.

andrew444:


Yellow card that we normally get for 2k ? No be naija we dey

I get your point but I am not sure if you really get me

So you are trying to say I can't use my yellow card I used in applying for South Africa visa to travel to another county ?

where did I tell u ...u can't use it for other countries...I said something is ur property for life....if u used it for southy d only vaccine u took was yellow fever..if u want to go to Egypt for example that require polio vaccine for traveller, take the same yellow card to port health authority , they ll give u d vaccine and write it on ur yellow card. how is my analogy difficult to understand ?....don't interpret someone's thought by ur understanding, its better u state where u didn't understand and I ll explain what I meant !!!

Please o, how do I book hotel reservation directly.

All I can get online is booking.com ad and some other third party hotel booking

khrisgraphix:
Please o, how do I book hotel reservation directly.

All I can get online is booking.com ad and some other third party hotel booking

go to the hotels website and book from there !!!

dollarathe:


where did I tell u ...u can't use it for other countries...I said something is ur property for life....if u used it for southy d only vaccine u took was yellow fever..if u want to go to Egypt for example that require polio vaccine for traveller, take the same yellow card to port health authority , they ll give u d vaccine and write it on ur yellow card. how is my analogy difficult to understand ?....don't interpret someone's thought by ur understanding, its better u state where u didn't understand and I ll explain what I meant !!!

Alright

Thanks

But can the polio vaccine be done at the Muritala airport ?

andrew444:


Alright

Thanks

But can the polio vaccine be done at the Muritala airport ?

yh..its d same process like d yellow fever .... d confirmation of vaccine taken to be written on d same yellow fever card...d present yellow fever vaccine have 10years validity hence the card will be acceptable for the next 10 years n even above. cos those health officials will even tell u its for life

Good morning Nairaland, this is the 4th time I’m applying for South Africa visa. I’m really tired and I have been using agents. Pls house, can I do it myself? I am tired of wasting money. Pls I need enlightenment and how to go about it. I will be waiting for any response.

dollarathe:


yh..its d same process like d yellow fever .... d confirmation of vaccine taken to be written on d same yellow fever card...d present yellow fever vaccine have 10years validity hence the card will be acceptable for the next 10 years n even above. cos those health officials will even tell u its for life

Thanks jare

I might take the one I am having to the airport and do it there or I will even get a new one self there

I appreciate

Thanks once again

Strongmercy123:
Good morning Nairaland, this is the 4th time I’m applying for South Africa visa. I’m really tired and I have been using agents. Pls house, can I do it myself? I am tired of wasting money. Pls I need enlightenment and how to go about it. I will be waiting for any response.

Please do it your self ,agent don ruin people chance tire

What was the reason they rejected you the last time ?