toeyeen:
I received an email from VFS that I should submit my passport within 2 days. Do I need to book an appointment with VFS or I can just walk into the VFS office and submit my passport? I submitted my study application on the 12th of December 2022.

I will appreciate anyone's suggestion.

Congratulations.

Did you submit in VFS Lagos or Abuja

Igejumoke:
Submitted my application to VFS lagos on 7th June.. called on 20th june to submit my passport..just got my passport..

Very short processing time

Visitors sticker visa

Congratulations 🎊.
That was why I told you not to stress when your first application was rejected.

SA is quite cold now. So come with winter jackets.
Make sure you keep handy any necessary documents with you. The immigrations at the point of entry here can be quite inquisitive sometimes.

Thanks for updating the community. Your regular updates will help others

Stay safe and enjoy your visitation.

ayor2023:
What can someone do with this long delay of study visa since January? Abuja embassy

It takes at least 5 months. What date in January did you apply? Hopefully it will be out before the end of this month.

Kindly let the community know whenever you receive your outcome. It will help members plan ahead for their applications.

Cheers.

Incandescent:


I have not logged in in years but had to do so because of this response. I was also confused, expired passport, valid visa in 2020. I had to go to the embassy in Lagos and they confirmed that I could travel with it, I was so worried that I asked that they write me a letter to confirm this to avoid issues at the port of entry. I got the note from the representative at the embassy, but I didn't have need it at the Cape Town airport because the immigration officers didn't have an issue with my visa in a separate passport other than the one, they had to stamp.

That approach could potentially be effective. Seems you had a valid "passport" however, your valid "visa" was on the old passport. That is usually accepted. Supporting one of the comments I read here, the duration of the visa is now based on the timeframe of the validity of your passport. Hence, it is hard you see a long-term visa exceeding the validity period on a passport.

Note: My previous comment was based on traveling with an old passport having a valid visa on it.
It is my personal recommendation to travel with a valid passport, if possible, rather than taking any unnecessary risks.

Cheers

Ruthiegal:
I need assistance from people based here in South Africa. I have a valid study permit until December 2024 . However my international passport is expiring next month and I am applying for for a new one . I would be using the new passport to apply for a Canada visa. Can I still use the permit to show I’m legal here in South Africa even though it’s on the old passport or do I need to travel back home to apply.
Also can I still use the permit to go in and out of South Africa?

Please be aware that a "VISA" serves as evidence of your legal stay in any country. However, one challenge that arises with an expired passport is that most visa applications require a specific validity period, which I assume applies to the Canadian visa application (please conduct further research on this matter).

Now, the question is how urgently you require your passport. I am aware that passport processing in South Africa can be time-consuming. If you can afford to wait, I would recommend getting your passport renewed here in South Africa.

While you can still travel in and out of the country with a valid permit, it's important to note that having an expired passport may lead to complications with both South African and Nigerian immigration authorities, as a valid passport is typically required.

Cheers!

Igejumoke:



I applied 30th of January this year

Visitors visa to visit my extended family in South Africa

All documents super complete including invitation letter, certified IDs, their bank statements, water n electricity bills, affidavit for proof of address, my statement of account over 4 m, letter from employer, verifiable yellow fever card and so on

But just confused

Take it easy 🙂. I know it can be quite confusing with a lot of emotional roller-coaster.

Get the outcome. Guessing reasons for rejection (hopefully not) won't be helpful now.
However, have plan B incase if it comes out the other way round.

If you still have plans to travel, i will advise you start collating all necessary documents you can "easily" lay your hands on now, while you wait.

We hope for the best 👌🏽.

Igejumoke:
Hello everyone please help me interpret…

I received a text message only at 2.09pm today ..no email or calls

That my processed application has been dispatched to the South Africa visa application center Abuja and also another text message that my processed visa application has been dispatched to courier..

My question is,

These texts I recieved while they are working during the day at 2.09pm does it mean that my visa application has been refused or what?

Unfortunately there is high likelihood that your visa is refused.

Note that the msgs are automated. Hence the timeframe of receipt does not really matter.

When did you apply?
What did you apply for?

Your answer to the questions may help the gurus in the forum to advise you unto the next step to take.

ademma2022:
Hello house, I have been following this thread for a period of time and I have some concerns, I would like your help on how to proceed
1. I work in the hospitality industry as a party chef assistant and I would love to improve and get a certificate in South Africa I have done my research and I have seen how diverse the hospitality industry is, but I have an issue getting admission as I am required to get a SAQA evaluation before I can be granted admission to any institution, is there a way I can bypass this issue,
2. Regarding the travel insurance for visa application, can you recommend any company I can purchase from?
NB I re-wrote my WAEC examination and I have not gotten my certificate

thank you as I anticipate your response in advance

I do not know much about traveling insurance.
You will however need your SAQA evaluation for any academic visa (study). You will have to submit certified certificates for the SAQA evaluation process.

Joyceyemi:
Good morning everyone. Thanks for you constant help and contributions.
Are we allowed to go home with our passport after submitting visa application at VFS? Or possibly an option to? I need my passport for a trip next week and I want to apply for SA visa tomorrow. Thanks in advance for your prompt response.

You go home with your passport.

horlorbah:
Good morning house. My SA visa was refused 8 days after I submitted at the VFS centre in Lagos.
The reason for the refusal is that my bank statement lacks credibility. Meanwhile I submitted the signed and stamped bank statement that I printed online, it shows my salary payment and other transactions for the last 3 months.

Is it that they no longer want to issue Nigerians visas or what?
Please can anyone help me with an email for complaint because I was told I can complaint within 10 working days?

Thank you

I will advise you submit bank statements stamped directly from your bank next time. Some online bank statements do not have verification codes which may place doubts regarding it's originality even if it has the online stamp.

The so called complaint is a form of appeal. When you appeal it is strongly advisable to resubmit all the documents again.

But you should note that appeal takes time. The process for visa appeal is totally different.

I will advise you to reapply and attach your rejection letter to the new application.

Cheers.

Jamescool2:
Good morning, I applied for Visa in January. I still have my passport with me but I received this yesterday

Processed Visa Application Reference no. SAAB/120123/01 is ready for collection at The South Africa Visa Application Centre Plot 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way ,Central Business District 3rd Floor Sterling Building Abuja on Fri May 19 2023 If opted for Courier please wait for your application to be delivered.

Processed Visa Application ref no. SAAB/120123/01 has been dispatched to the courier service provider from The South African Visa Application Centre, ABUJA.

Which visa did you apply for?