Applying for a South African Visa in Nigeria

[Update: 21 May 2021]

Dreaming of journeying to South Africa to experience its incredible nightlife, wine farms and game parks? Now you can make this dream possible with informed guidance on how to obtain your South African visa. Nigerian passport holders require a visitor visa to enter South Africa. You will need to apply at a VFS Global Centre branch in Abuja, Lagos or Port Harcourt. Always apply for your South African visitor visa at least four weeks before you travel to allow for ample processing time. Please check your eligibility before beginning the application process. Once you have your visa, all that’s left to do is pack your bags!

Please note this process is applicable to Nigerian passport holders.

South African visa application

Types of Visas

  • Visitors Visa – The visitors’ visa is primarily used for visiting family or vacationing for a short period of time. It is valid for temporary stays of up to 90 days.
  • Long Stay Visitor Visa – Best suited for foreign nationals to stay in South Africa for a period between 3 months and 3 years.

Processing Time

Processing a South African visa can take a minimum of six working days. The time may vary as each application has to undergo an individual assessment.

Collection

You can collect your visa at the respective VFS Global Centre. The visa application centre is open from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays and over weekends. Bring along the receipt which you received on the day you submitted your application. You will be notified via SMS when your application has been sent to the South African Embassy on the submission day. You can track your South African visa application online.

Visa Costs

South African visa fee

Visa Fee in Naira (Inclusive of VAT) Service Fee in Naira (Inclusive of VAT)
Short Term: Holiday Visa ₦8,600 ₦25,470
Long Term: Business Visa ₦30,600 ₦25,470

Stay updated with the courier service fees on the VFS website.

The South African visa fee is subject to change without notice. It is based on the current exchange rate.

Applicants are to pay in cash at Bank Implant inside VFS Centre. Be sure to have a copy of the first page of your passport when paying the service and visa fee at the bank.

Visa Requirements

You will require the following documents for a visitor visa:

  • A valid passport (validity of at least 30 days after the intended stay).
  • Two identical passport size (45x45mm) photographs on white background showing your complete face.
  • Application Form (BI84), fully completed in black ink only.
  • Copy of passport data page as well as copies of existing visa and previously issued visas.
  • Self-introduction letter with a physical address and phone number.
  • Introduction/Recommendation letter from an employer, where applicable, signed with contact details.
  • Verifiable hotel reservation/bookings – must be done directly with the hotels and not through third parties.
  • Copy of international vaccination card (yellow fever card), fully completed by a health practitioner.
  • Proof of financial status (six months recent bank statements) or financial support letter from employer with six months bank statements in a case where the employer is sponsoring the trip.
  • Birth certificate for minors/children travelling with parents. 
  • Marriage certificate where applicable and if the intended stay will be for more than 90 days.
  • Flight booking.
  • Non-refundable visa fee of ₦8,600, excluding service fee.
  • See the full checklist to ensure you have all the required documents. 

Documents required for a business visa can be viewed on the VFS website.

Where to Apply

You can apply for your South African visa at VFS Global in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt. All applicants must submit their applications in person at the application centres.

VFS Application Centre – Lagos

Address: Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Opposite Treasure Garden Estate

Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Contact: +234 815 018 8800
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 15:00

VFS Application Centre – Abuja

Address: No. 38, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
Contact: +234 81 5018 8800
Submission Timings: Monday to Friday – 08:00 – 15:00

VFS Application Centre – Port Harcourt

Address: Vineyard Shopping Centre, 88 Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt
Contact: +234 81 5018 8800
Submission Times: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 15:00

How to Book an Appointment

South African visa application

Each application centre accepts a set amount of application entries per day.. It is advised to get to the application centre as early as 7 am in order to hand in your application in good time and avoid long queues.

To be sure you got everything you need, take advantage of the South African visa requirement checklist.

All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.

Travelstart does not provide advice or assist with processing visas. The content of this article is listed as recommended by research and the South African embassy. Kindly check the embassy’s website BEFORE applying for your visa.

Search for cheap flights

Return
One way
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Select
1 Traveller
2 Travellers
3 Travellers
4 Travellers
5 Travellers

506 thoughts on “Applying for a South African Visa in Nigeria

  1. Thank you very much for educating us,I personally,I appreciate

    • You are welcome. For more exciting travel news always visit travel start blogs and remember to always book your flight tickets either through your phone or other device through http://www.travelstart.com

  2. How caan I process a student visa to canada or usa?

    • You should first seek admission in any of the Universities of your choice and after you have gotten your admission letter and other supporting documents from the school, then attach it with other documents required for Visa for study purpose.

  3. My first question before applying for a visa is that, someone most have a passport before applying. So pls if someone lost his/her passport, for like aw many days can it be re issue back and aw much is it

    • Well this depends on the passport issuing authority here in Nigeria. But it does not take up to 2 weeks before a new passport is re issued if you provide all the necessary documents they request.

    • please can someone help me i have submitted my application @ the vfs center\ in lagos since on 13 march 2014 and expected to travel on 20 april 2014 for renewal of my visa to south African up till now i have not see my passport from the vfs center . i want to ask will i get my passport back

    • You can track your application online. They normally send text messages whenever your passport is ready, maybe you missed the sms.

    • You can track your application online.

  4. Pls i understand one can’t get direct flight to Zimbabwe from Nigeria. If one wants to go to Zimbabwe from Nigeria what are the procedures if u know, thanks

    • Well you might not be able to get a direct flight but if you book your flights through http://www.Travelstart.com.ng you will get list of airlines that travels Lagos to Harare(Zimbabwe). And some of these flights include Ethiopian airlines with a stop over in Ethiopia and even South African Airways too.
      So book now with Travelstart.com.ng

  5. it like the link.

  6. A southafrican friend of mine has been disturbing me of visiting her since, do i need any document from her to process my visa? I am a Nigerian, 42yrs .

    • All you need from the person includes
      The person must be able to provide you with
      1.Letter of invitation from a person living in South Africa with physical address and phone number
      2. Certified copies of the host/invitee’s identity document, if he/she is a Foreign National in South Africa, copy of the passport and the Permit legalising him/her to stay in the Republic MUST be attached
      3. Six months Bank Statement(signed and Stamped by the Bank) of the host/invitee
      After check-listing the valid requirements you can then apply for the Visa

  7. I need south African working visa how much will it coast me and how many month visa they will give to me

    • First you need to secure an employment with a south African company who will be inviting you over to take up the employment and as such they will provide you also with some documents with which you will use for your Visa application

  8. How could your company be of help, am planning on a Easter holiday trip to south Africa.

    • Well that’s fantastic!
      This post will guide you as to know which documents are required and after getting them, please visit VFS either in Lagos or in Abuja for the Visa application.
      And remember with http://www.Travelstart.com.ng you will get the cheapest travel tickets to South Africa for your Easter Holiday.

  9. i want my wife to go and deliver our baby in south Africa. Pls, can u help? 08074456332

  10. Hello,please I want you to enlighten me on the process very well bcos I wish to apply for the SA visa and I av no knowlege of travelling out b4.pls email me for better discusion.tanx in anticipation.

    • Well its cool if you want to travel to South Africa either for Visit or for study or for other things like tourism.
      So please see this post and checklist the required documents for your Visa application to SA
      All the best

  11. Pls,i want 2 continue my education in SA.i av HND in animal production.pls can u put me through any school that have courses related to that.tanks

    • There are lots of Universities in SA, so i will advice that you check the websites of schools in SA, see what schools offer your chosen course and then you can apply first for the admission and after you secure the admission, you can then proceed for the Visa application for the purpose of study
      Travelstart wishes you the very best!

  12. I am a graduate in nigeria and want to work abroad but I prefer south africa but am afraid pls take me through on how it would be successful. Pls I will be grateful if you can help with full support. Thanks olawale

    • Well you dont need to be afraid. Working in SA can be very interesting. So see if you could secure an employment first,then get all the documents needed from your employer and then proceed for your Visa application.

  13. Bout the requirements for visa process,i don’t get in some area;Copy of passport data page as well as copies of existing visa and previously issued visas. 4,,what if im applying for it for the very first time,like i havent try out of this country..secondly Introduction/Recommendation letter from an Employer,im a student how can i get that??then,*Verifiable hotel reservation/bookings
    *.Copy of international vaccination card (yellow fever card)..please explain

    • Hi,
      you need documents that applies to you.
      If you have not gotten any visa before then you need not worry about already existing Visa.
      Also you if are traveling for study then you need not also worry about getting any letter from your employer, rather you should get your admission letter in the case of study.
      You should also get your yellow card from the appropriate authority here in Nigeria before you travel

  14. I want to apply for study visa. I intend to pursue my masters in environmental engineering in capetown university of technology. Please grant my application by directing me on the necessary steps and actions towards securing admission and an imminent visa. Thank you.

    • For study Visa, you must have secured your admission from the said university and other corresponding/supporting Study documents from the school. Then from the home front you should get other documents to support your application. See the required documents in this post and checklist the ones applicable for study
      Travelstart wishes you all the best with your studies!!

  15. am interested and satisfied with information

    • Thank you.
      You should always visit this blog for more exciting travel stories, guides and informations.

  16. i need a Long Term Visa. and what are the good reason i can give for long term stay, and how many years will the long time stay be?

    • Well depending on the reason you are traveling. People travel for different reason. So the question is what are you reasons for travel?
      Besides if you will need a good reason for a long stay in SA, it could be work or marriage and the number of years issued is always at the discretion of the South African Embassy to decide

  17. i need a Long Term Visa. i am pregnant and i want my baby to be a south African, can i give this a a reason for applying for a long stay visa

  18. i want 2 apply 4 a long term visa, aw long wil it b?

    • The first thing is that we need to know the purpose of your visit to South Africa. There are various reasons which could be marriage, medical, visit, tourist, work etc So depending on the purpose, you just need to checklist the required box and your visa will be granted.

  19. i want 2 apply 4 a long term visa, aw do i go abt it?

    • The first thing is that we need to know the purpose of your visit to South Africa. There are various reasons which could be marriage, medical, visit, tourist, work etc So depending on the purpose, you just need to checklist the required box and your visa will be granted.

  20. Before anybody can apply wt are d requiremnt. Thnk

  21. I want know Travelling fees and also if the visa fees do change?…thanks

    • By travelling fee, I presume you meant the Visa fees. Well. the Visa fee is 8600 Naira and the service charge is 9000 Naira. But the Application centre always ask for a round figure of 18, 000 Naira. That’s all you need to pay. And also as for now, the fees are constant but we will inform you if the fees changes.

    • Hi Peter, The Visa fee is constant at the moment. The Visa fee is 8600 Naira and the service charge is 9000 Naira. But the Application centre always ask for a round figure of 18, 000 Naira.

  22. I really appreciate your visa info,can you please send it in detail to my mail?what are the things that can cause a denial at the embarssy?(Thanks).

    • Okay i will do just that.

  23. please can I get the actual cost and requirements of procuring the south african visa?

    • Well, Visa fee is 8600 Naira and the service charge is 9000 Naira. But the Application centre always ask for a round figure of 18, 000 Naira. That’s all you need to pay. The documents required and procedure is in this post.

  24. my girlfriend is a south African girl who want me to come over there to arrange for our marriage by November 2014 .how do I go about it. I told her to come to Nigeria she refused. give me Info on how to go over and the cost via my Email. thanks

  25. Thanks, my quiz is , how much the total cost, and it’s N18k is all,
    other quiz ,is what are your company plan for peoples went 2 go SA,
    last , pls , did you have any plan for Canada working visa, thanks , it’s pleasure 4 me,

    • 1. The total money you need to pay to for your Visa through listed banks in VFS are
      Visa fee = 8600
      Service fee= 9000
      2. Travelstart assist you with all the information and guide you need for a successful application and also give you an opportunity to compare flight tickets and make sure you get the cheapest flight ticket price on offer to SA

  26. Please I need a visiting visa, how will I apply for it.

    • If you need a visiting Visa, First someone must be inviting you to Visit.
      The person must be able to provide you with
      1.Letter of invitation from a person living in South Africa with physical address and phone number
      2. Certified copies of the host/invitee’s identity document, if he/she is a Foreign National in South Africa, copy of the passport and the Permit legalising him/her to stay in the Republic MUST be attached
      3. Six months Bank Statement(signed and Stamped by the Bank) of the host/invitee
      After check-listing the valid requirements you can then apply for the Visa

  27. I will like to live and work in S.A .wht are the procedure pls?

    • Is any company inviting you to take up a job in SA? if yes, then its cool as all you just need to do is get a compilations of all the necessary documentation and apply for the Visa at VFS South African section in Lagos or either in Abuja. And after your Visa is Issued then proceed to book your flights through Travelstart.com.ng.
      Wish you the best

    • Then consider a trip to South Africa. Its a really beautiful place to visit!

  28. I want a 2weeks Visa 4 my honeymoon hw much will it cost us?

    • All you just need to do is to get a checklist of the required documents needed for the visa, pay the Visa fee of 8600 Naira and a service charge fee of 9000 Naira at specified banks inside the VFS application center either in Lagos or in Abuja but the Application centre always ask for a round figure of 18, 000 Naira. and if your application is successful, your Visa will be issued.Then afterwards, you can visit Travelstart.com.ng for the cheapest flight tickets

  29. Thanks , pls , did u have any information about canada , pls i need it

  30. How much is the cheapest fight to South Africa??

    • Hi Tope
      There is no fixed price for flight tickets to South Africa.
      Prices can vary due to availability and dates
      But to get the cheapest price anytime, always book through http://www.Travelstart.com.ng

  31. please, i Would like to know if visitors visa can be granted to a Nigerian, without an invitation letter that want to meet up with a friend in SA. How can I go about it. Thanks

    • No Mary, You should have – an invitation letter from your friend in SA, plus other required documents before you can be a visa can be issued on your passport.

    • Hi Cody, This information is for Nigerians who want to visit South Africa. Which country do you reside?

  32. Hi, can I apply for study visa at your office

    • Hi Bola, You can’t submit your application to us. The only thing we can do is to help you with your documents and check if they meet all the requirements. You are to apply directly to Vfs Global Office.

  33. I want to study in south africa.I contacted a friend in abuja , who told me south africa student visa has been stopped for now. I want to know if he is right becos am kind of confused

  34. Can someone help me collect a processed visa?
    And what does the person need if he is to collect on my behalf.
    thanks

  35. Pls I want to get my documents to ur office to check if they are correct b4 taking them to SA visa office. Send me ur lagos address thanks

  36. Pls I will need you to tell me the possible reasons why one can be denied a South African Visa. Pls e-mail me the details. Thanks….

  37. Does an sa visa fees change according to the duration u are applying for? And pls I only want to go to SA in search of any white woman to get married to, what should I do.

  38. Good day, please is it true that the SA high commission at V.I, Lagos is not currently accepting study permit applications? if yes, please when are they going to start receiving them again?

    Also, is South African Qualification Authority(SAQA) evaluation needed for your B.Sc degree as a Masters studies requirement for prospective students when applying for the study permit?

    Thank you.

  39. I was at the South African visa application office today n I was told to go n certify some documents at the South African high commission in Lagos before I could get a South African visa, my question is what day(s) can I go there to do this because I heard that certification of documents are done only on designated week day(s)? I will be glad if I can get an answer.

  40. Sir. Please mail me your contact and email. I need assistance. I want to travel before may ending for Visit to SA

  41. How long will i be giving on a visit to south african,

  42. Dear Sir,
    My fiancé is a SA lady, we are planning for our marriage soon in SA. We are boot planning for me to relocate to SA for our marriage. What do the mechanisms needed to apply for a long term visa for the purpose of marriage to a SA lady, please kindly hint me up. this is my num 07034329643.

  43. I want to travel to angola bt they say i hv to pass through s/a,hw true is that n hw do i go abt it? Do i need d 2countries visas? I dnt hv anybody in any of d countries o, i just want to travel out of this country to see if i can survive elsewhere. So what do i tell them at d embassy? And pls can u tell me d best country to travel to, work n make money? Again, pls send me all d requirements through my e-mail……thanks.

  44. Pls sir,with sincerity of heart.I beg u to pls list the necessary document my husband need to send to invite me and our two kids for a short visit of 3 weeks.and secondly how do we apply for d VIP visa.thirdly,how long will it take to re-apply after been denied twice.and what are the reasons of denial and lastly how can one avoid be denied the third time.thanks in anticipation.

    • Detailed information has been sent to your email. Thanks.

    • please, how much is south african visa in Nigeria and how can i get it.

      thanks, will be wait for your reply.

      Glory.

    • Hi Glory, The South African Visa Fee is N18, 000 and you can get it at the Vfs Global Application Centre at 3rd Floor, 16 Billings Way
      Oregun Industrial Area, Ikeja, Lagos

  45. good day to you. you are doing a wonderful job. i must commend you. a colleague of mine got an admission to a study a programme in a an institute in SA.but unfortunately the embassy at Lagos placed a notice confirming that all application of any kind of study permit has cease till Nov 2014. he is meant to be their (for the programme before July 17. pls how does he go about it?thanks in anticipation.

    • How long is it going to take to finish his study? Is it a short term course or Is it going to take more than 6 months?

  46. I have a sister who is South African and lives in Nigeria now because she’s married to a Nigerian. Things aren’t going well for them financially so she would like to come back home but does not have the means and resources to do so.

    Is it possible that she can get financial help from the Nigerian embassy to come back home?

    • Hi Rosinah, Your sister should contact the South Africa High Commission in Lagos or Abuja. They’ll probably be of help.
      Lagos Address: 24 Molade Okoya Thomas Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
      Abuja Address: 71 Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja.

  47. Do I need an invitation to get a tourist visa in SA.

    • Hi Dave, You don’t need any invitation to get a tourist visa.

    • HI Dave,

      No, you don’t need an invitation for a tourist visa, but you need to provide all the documents required including financial proof and letter from your employer.

  48. how much is south afircan visa and how can i apply for it

  49. Do I need an introduction letter from my employer;
    Do I need to attach 3 months Bank’s statement of account;
    Do I need Yellow fever certificate if am traveling from Abuja Nigeria,and how much is the visa fee from Nigeria.

    • Hi Shorlana,

      Yes to all your questions. Visa Fee is N18, 000

  50. i have been invited to south africa by my girlfriend how do i process the visa? and what document will be required of me in the process? pls reply soon.
    thanks,
    Lennon

    • Hi Lennon,

      All the required documents are here. If you have gotten all your documents, you can proceed to VFS Global at Oregun to submit your application. Visa fee is N18, 000.

  51. I need you to assist me enlist the required documents to me because my spouse applied for 6 months visa on my behalf,
    Please advise….

  52. Hi,
    I need to know the following
    I am an expatriate who work in Nigeria. In visa application form page one the information for
    Permanent residential address
    Should be my address in the country of origin or residence address here in Nigeria

    Thank you
    Tilak

    • Hi Tilak, Are you living in Nigeria already or you are yet to arrive in Nigeria. If you are living in Nigeria at the moment, please fill in your Nigeria residential address on the form, unless you are asked for your country of origin address. But if you are still in your country, please fill in your country’s residential address.

  53. The truth is nothing will ever make me apply for a south african visa ever again after am out of this mess.

  54. Do knw wat †̥Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ do ……..ma client in dubia is helpin †̥Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ process a working visa in dubia F̶̲̥̅̊o̶̲̥̅̊я̣̣̥ gud 3 to 4 weeks nw ……plz frnd how can I knw he is processin it

    • Hi Kehinde,

      It doesn’t take up to that to process a tourist Visa to Dubai. If you are interested in Dubai Visa, send an email to info@travelstart.com.ng. We will respond to your mail and take it from there.

  55. How much will cost me 3month dubai visa. Or SA visa if u won’t to do it for me

    • Hi Steven, Dubai Visa fee for 3 months is $150.

  56. please help me out.i have a friend of mine in nigeria who want me to send him my six months bank statement,copy of identity book,proof of residents,invitation letter to visit south africa,my employment letter.he say thats what the south african embassy in lagos require me to send him in oder for him to be able to process his visa. i’m i being robbed by this my so-called friend or is this all that is required of me to send him in order to travel to south africa.note i’m a permanant south african residents

    • Hi Khosi,
      All they need from you is an invitation letter inviting your friend over and proof of residents – your resident card – photocopied one.

      Its your friend that would have to provide his own financial statement (six months).

  57. I have all the requirements for applying for the study visa/permit and I need to get this visa as quick as possible as my course will be starting August, this year. Pls, any help on how to apply for the visa and get it in the mean time. Thanks

    • Hi Neye,

      If you have all teh requirements, then you can go and submit your application at VFS Global so that you can be granted Visa before August.

    • Hi Neye,

      If you have all the requirements, then you can go and submit your application at VFS Global so that you can be granted Visa before August.

  58. (Copy of passport data page as well as
    copies of existing visa and previously
    issued visas).

    One of the requirement listed on this site for SA visa is in bracket above.

    I have seen the same thing on many sites. And now, my question is what should be done if applicant has not been issued any previous visa, I mean if the applicant is a first timer?.

    • Hi Ola, You don’t need to do anything. Just submit all your documents if you don’t have existing or previously issued visas.

  59. price list for obtaining visa to south african soil

  60. Dear Oluwakemi,

    I recently heard from a friend who resides in SA that permits are no longer issued to foreigners in SA, that it has to be applied for and attained before leaving home country.

    Is this true?

    And how can one go about attaining a SA permit in Nigeria?.

    Thanks.

  61. Dear Oluwakemi,

    I recently heard from a friend who resides in SA that permits (residence or work) are no longer issued to foreigners in SA, that it has to be applied for and attained before leaving home country.

    Is this true?

    And how can one go about attaining a SA permit in Nigeria?.

    Thanks.

  62. Aunty kemi#i just want to know all the amount of processing south africa and money for flight#

  63. Pls where is Dubai Embassy in nigeria
    Or can u tell me how to get there visa cos I won’t to go this by next month

  64. How can I apply for usa tourist visa for couple… And canada tourist visa

  65. Can i authorize another person to collect our passports on our behalf when ready? We are based in Port Harcourt and will be travelling to Lagos to apply.

    Thanks.

  66. Please Madam Oluwakemi, I have applied to attend a conference in SA by August 5th, 2014 and have applied since June 27. According to information on their website, they said it doesn’t take more than 6 days to process. Have not receive any info to pick up my passport. Though have tracked it online, the response was under assessment @ high commission. Hope I can start preparing for my trip? Or is this type of delay abnormal.hope to hear from you soonest. Thank you

  67. Do the required documents listed above apply to all South African visas, particularly the student visa?

    …also, concerning the student visa…one other requirement listed on a number of sites is a letter from the school you intend to visit.
    I ask because no mention of this was made in the article above.

    Thanks!

  68. I recently heard from a friend who resides in SA
    that permits (residence or work) are no longer
    issued to foreigners in SA, that it has to be applied
    for and attained before leaving home country.
    Is this true?
    And how can one go about attaining a SA permit in
    Nigeria?.
    Thanks.

  69. What are d requirement in obtaining and cost to obtain an employment visa to Dubai. Plz enlighting me more cus i need an employment visa to dubai nd d cost wif requirment to obtain the visa, as soon as possible. Thankz

  70. Kindly assist with the documents require from my host in South Africa as am likely to visit my brother who has been in South Africa for years.
    what do i need from him to apply for visa in Nigeria?

  71. Thanks.quite informative

  72. Hi places I jst need to ask you something I lost my passport here in south africa where am staying and I go to nigeria embassy than said I have to go back home to get it back and the new law of south africa home affairs said now you have to apply for your prmait before cuming to south africa and I have company reget and a friend that I want to use for my life patient what I want to know is that what I am going need again to apply for Long Term Visa places reply.

  73. please want to know the visa process to Uganda for studies and the flirt fare

  74. Thank u oluwakemi for all the info so far.
    Pls I have a few questions; my mum and I would like to travel to South Africa for tourism in less than 2 weeks. Some1 said we should apply as a family, wonder how that goes.
    1. Do we compose a common letter of self introduction or do we write one each stating we are going with each other or do we just apply as though we are going separately no mentioning it? Can they collect the documents in a single package and process it together?
    2. In this case, can they accept a single hotel booking for both us if we like book a twin double room? Must the booking be equal to the number of days we intend to spend cos we may want to change hotels?
    3. Some1 told me the yello card must be less than 3 month old? Is that true? Cos it is not stated in the requirements as such.
    4. How long does it take on the average to get the visa at the abuja vfs. Is it possible to get the visa in about 4 days or less?

    • Hi Teejay,

      1. Write a self-introductory letter each.
      2. You can book a twin double room and the number of days must be equal to the hotel booking.
      3. Yes and you must get your Yellow Card from the Airport and not from any hospital.
      4. It depends on your departure date at times but shouldn’t be more than 7 days.

  75. I havn’t travel out of the country before so I don’t have any of this document how can I get them and the cost .

  76. Can i have your contact detail in my inbox so i can discuss my requirement with you? thanks.

  77. I have all d documents on the checklist for a study visa and have also submitted the application at the souh african high commission in abuja since may 5th 2014 and up till nw the visa is not yet out. Is that how long it takes or what. I dnt really know because the session is on already. Please I will be glad to receive information from you.

    • For study visa, did you submit all the required document and were you given an admission in any SA University?

  78. My sister tracked it online after 3 weeks of submitting d application and after typing her ref no and date of birth she saw a calendar which highlighted 16 of july what does that mean?

    • When your passport is ready for collection, you will be contacted and if its ready, it would have displayed on the tracking page that your passport is ready for collection.

    • When your passport is ready for collection, you will be contacted via sms and if its ready, it would have displayed on the tracking page that your passport is ready for collection.

  79. What of spain visa how much will it cost

  80. Kindly assist with the documents require from my host in South Africa as am likely to visit my brother who has been in South Africa for years.
    what do i need from him to apply for visa in Nigeria?
    Do i need to send any form online before printing hard copy for vfs?

    • Hi Raji,

      Your host needs to send you a photocopy of his residence ID card and an invitation letter, showing his address, full name, and phone numbers. And no, you don’t need to send any form online before printing the hard copy. The Application form and other documents should be submitted to vfs.

  81. HI I submitted mine on friday 4th july my trip is saturday 19th july , yet no test message yet.

  82. Pls, hw much kan i get a dubai visa of 2yrs wit wrk permit? Wat re d requiremnts?

  83. Hw much is kenyan visa of 2yrs?

  84. Pls sir i have two countries in mind to reside,south africa and uganda, pls i want to know all it will cost for each, how to get the yellow card, do i book for flight before applying for visa, my babes are the one inviting me and i’m going for a long term stay. Pls feed me with all the infor. With your phone number.

  85. Pls also how much will flight ticket cost, they told me i must a BTA fee of 1000dollars with me, that after the visa i’ll have to spend up to 3000dollars. Pls how through is this, pls educate me pls i need all this infor very fast.

    • Hi Henry,

      That’s not true. If you are travelling, make sure you have enough money that will be enough for you during your stay in South Africa. You can take your Credit Card along with you instead of Cash. And you don’t have to spend up to 3000 dollars after getting your visa. All you need is to pay for your flight and get moving.

  86. I want to travel with family to sourth africa for hoilday long hoilday one year’ what do I need

  87. Hi my name is kb,i like to apply for visa so that i can come to nigeria.Can i get help plz.

    • Hi Kb, Where in the world are you located?

  88. please can somebody tell me how to get South Africa Visa in Nigeria? but i leave in France, i well be coming to visit my family this December and i need South Africa Visa, how long does it take before the Visa we be out?

    • You have to come to Nigeria to get SA Visa in Nigeria, otherwise, you can as well get it in France.

  89. Do I require passport for my children travelling with me?

    • Dear Anna, How old are you children?

  90. Hi Kemi,
    I am going to attend an interview in South Africa. The Company sent an invitation letter, Flight ticket, hotel booking and financial support letter for the 2days I will be in SA. Is it compulsory they include a bank statement? (It is a prominent firm in SA).

    • Yes, Bukky, the company can provide their financial statement, however, I doubt if they can do that since its not in Nigeria. But you can submit your own bank statement since you have other documents from the company.

  91. I need to talk to u

  92. Hi Kemi,
    If i am applying for Visit visa form Nigeria to attend a short course in j’berg for four weeks, do i need a travel insurance?

    Thank You

  93. Where would i submit all this documents? But am going in person not by invitation or but like tourism just want to know if its possible for me to apply as well?

  94. pls my visa is being delayed what is d cause of it the two people that I submitted after has collected their onw since four days ago pls I need ur response

  95. Can I apply for a study permit now?
    How many days will it take me to get it?
    How much is the application?
    Where is it more suitable to apply, Abuja or Lagos?

  96. I mean my south African visa is being delayed

  97. I want to blieve dz r all true!plz I wud like to travel down to southafrica to continue my skulin n I also nid a job there!how much do I need to get dz down!n for d residential permit !

  98. can u do dubai visa with 2 years working permit how much and where is your place in nigeria your phone number may be i can call u

  99. I submitted my visa application a month ago, and I will be travelling one week from now but I have not heard from VFS to collect my passport with visa. What should I do??

  100. Hi, Kemi
    I applied for south african visa. At Billings way embassy since july 1 in which the conference I was to attend was July 11 to July 18 up till now I have not receive any sms for collection. How should I go about it. Thanks

  101. Pls can you assist me on how to get a Turkish visa.i have a company here in Nigeria and we are trying to get a partner outside Nigeria. We found a company that are willing to be partner ,they sent us a letter to visit them and see how there company looks like.
    But a friend of mine told me that the letter must be noterise one, i tried to get intouch with the company and the company told me that they don’t do such and they don’t notify any body if they want to invite any body to there company.
    So pls kindly tell me what to do

    • Hello bukky you are not sending me any message ,i guess you can’t be of any assistance to me or why are you not replying me

    • Hello Shola, I apologize! Please, how can I be of help?

    • Sorry kemi not bukky lol, is there anything u can do to assist or not pls let me know thanks.

  102. Hi Kemi. Thks for your earlier help. My mum applied for a month stay in SA and it has been approved but she may want to stay longer than that. The visa shows that it will expire in 3 months but it Is stated also that she is to spend one month. I heard u can extend ur stay, pls I need to know more about that and how to do that?

    • Hi Tunji, I have sent you an email.

  103. I have been studying in south Africa for the past 3 years. and I will finish the PhD program this year. my study permit expires Dec and my graduation is April next year which I will like to attend. pls what are the document that I need to process the extension so that I can go for the graduation? am currently in Nigeria. thank you

    • Hi Omolade, Even though, you can apply for an extension in Nigeria, I will advise you to process it in South Africa. Processing Time in South Africa for visa extension in SA takes 30 to 40 days. You need the following documents to apply:
      – Passport valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of the intended visit.
      – Statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit
      – Proof of a valid return or onward ticket or sufficient financial means to purchase such ticket or to facilitate the return of the applicant.
      – Proof of sufficient financial means
      – A proof that you are a student of a University in SA

  104. I’ve apply for renew of my passport since March and I’ve taking my photograph but they’ve call my to take my passport and we’re in August now the year in going to end I really need this passport to process my document

  105. Hi,

    Please can you help give me exactly all I would need as a Pastor to travel, live and work in SA.

    Thanks.

  106. pls what is d cause of visa delay in south Africa embassy abuja my application has been Der for a month nw

  107. Hello oluwakemi,

    How do I go about the application of a study permit, I’ve gotten my yellow card and admission letter. How can you be of assistance and is there a time the application forms are submitted….. Thanks looking forward to your reply

    • Hi Seun,

      If you have gotten all your documents, I will advise you to go ahead and submit your application at VFS Global.

  108. Hello good evening pls I wanted to know what’s the least amount that can be in my girlfriend account she is spornring my visa and all the bills to south africa how much should she have in her bank statement that’s Host Bank statement

  109. Hello pls can u let me know if my girlfriend cans send me a scaned copy of all this docs can I use them to apply for my visa * Invitation letter
    * Host utility Bill
    * Certified copy of host ID
    * Host Bank statement
    * Flight reservation

  110. Hello pls can u let me know if my girlfriend can send me a scaned copy of all this docs can I use them to apply for my south african visa * Invitation letter
    * Host utility Bill
    * Certified copy of host ID
    * Host Bank statement
    * Flight reservation

    • Hi Mike,

      Yes, she can send them to you.

  111. Please and please how long does student Visa take… Abeg my addmission Letter just came and am to resume on d 1st of Sept 2014 am just Confused… Please reply sonest

    • Hi Godswill,
      If you are to resume on 1st of September, I would advise you to start processing your visa as soon as possible. It shouldn’t take less than 2 weeks if all your documents are valid and complete.

  112. i am expecting visa visit invitation letter from southafrica,but through Email.I want to know if Email visa visit invitation letter is acceptable at southafrica embassy in nigeria?

    • Hi Henry,
      It would be nice if your host can make the letter more professional. By drafting it in a word document and attaching it in a mail so that you can print it out.

  113. my name is Tunde how I can I apply for south Africa visa..i apply for that last year but I was denied so how can I apply for that a again because I don’t want them to denied me again..i will be happy to hear back from you asap..Thanks

    • Hi Tunde,

      If you have all the documents listed above, you will not be refused this time around.

  114. You have really tried answering everyones questions despite some repeating questions! I appreciate you. It shows Nigerians now responds to consumers. Aunty Kemi I will like to do biz with you. I recently applied for a UK visa with genuine documents, am a Federal govt. Worker but the idiots refused me! I only wish to go for sight seeing for two weeks on invitation. How do I address my appeal? Lead me. Use my email. Tnx.

  115. Oluwakemi Ojo,you are the best. I have a question,I am being invited by my fiance to south Africa,he has sent all necessary document,but I’m a student and my account is not so fat,so he told me to get some one that can introduce me and give me their own bank account statement,will that be ok?

    • Hi Voke,

      Thanks for the compliment. 🙂 #blushing. Instead of getting someone to introduce you, why don’t you ask someone to transfer some cash into your account for a month. then you can get a 6 months bank statement and submit all your documents. Getting someone to introduce is not likely to be accepted. Unless you are working and your company introduces you and give you their bank statements to submit.

  116. Dear Oluwakemi Ojo,

    Please i need your assistant ,i wants to travel to Thailand since January this year but is difficult for me . i even attend Ndlea interview at ikoyi lagos but still they yet to issue my visa clearance form .

    Your assistance is needed please.

  117. Dear Oluwakemi Ojo,
    Please i need your assistant ,i wants to travel to Thailand since January this year but is difficult for me . i even attend Ndlea interview at ikoyi lagos but still they yet to issue my visa clearance form .
    Your assistance is needed please.

  118. Pls admin how much do u think it requires 4 d visa and airline 2 south Africa

    • Dear Toheeb, 300k should it all, visa plus the ticket

  119. Hello, I am Olusegun, am in need of your help, I want to school in South Africa and I want to know how many weeks it takes to do the processing for the school also for the Visa, I need to travel as soon as possible because I must leave Nigeria latest 10th of September, please help me out, how can my admission to the university and the visa processing be fast

  120. Hello, I am Olusegun, am in need of your help, I want to school in South Africa and I want to know how many weeks it takes to do the processing for the school also for the Visa, I need to travel as soon as possible because I must leave Nigeria latest 10th of September, please help me out, how can my admission to the university and the visa processing be fast?

    I wait for your reply soon

    Best Regards

    • Hi Antonietta,

      If your resumption date is 10th of September, I’ll advise you to submit your application at VFS Centre as soon as possible. If you are documents are valid, your visa shouldn’t take less than 2 weeks to be issued.

  121. Hi kemi,
    Thanks for your informative responses.
    Kindly advice the certified centres for the yellow fever vaccination for a study permit at the south african embassy. Because I have heard that they reject some vaccination certificate if not done at the right place.
    Also how recent must the medical and x-tray test be when submitting your document at the embassy?

    Thanks!

    • Hi Dpizle,

      For SA Visa, Kindly go to the Airport for Yellow Fever Vaccination Permit.

  122. Hi kemi,
    Please I work and live in Lagos Nigeria, I will like to apply for South African visa for just a short holiday, I have a friend who lives in SA. I’m trying to do a package that caters for my flight visa and accomodation but it’s for just 7 days and I intend to also spend some time with my friend…so I want to inquire,
    1)how do I go about this
    2)do I need to book a hotel reservation and pay for a ticket before filling out my application
    3)since I would like to also spend some time with my friend, must I book for a reservation that’s equivalent to my length of stay?

    • Hi Omawunmi,

      Yes, You need to make a hotel reservation for the amount of days you will be spending in SA, book your flight online with Travelstart and submit them with other required documents.

  123. Pls I need a 3month visa to south africa how much will it cost @oluwakemi ojo pls I don’t mind if we talk on phone if u don’t mind.

    • Hi Linus,

      South Africa Visa Fee is N18, 000 and you can apply directly to VFS Global, Ikeja

  124. Hi Kemi,
    My name is Mike, i reside and work in PH. Early last year i applied for SA Visa in lagos but i couldnt make the trip again and i still have my Naija passport with the SA embassy in lagos. How do i get my passport back? some one told me i should go to Abuja before i can get the passport. Pleasde advise

    • Hi Michael,

      If you applied to VFS Lagos, you write a letter requesting for your passport and submit it to the application centre or send a mail to info.zang@vfshelpline.com.

  125. Hi Kemi, I am a Nigerian and I want study in South Africa, I want to process my admission into the University of Western Cape because the admission for the school is on now, now I’d like to know how fast my admission would be from the school and the school will resume next month, please help me, can I still make it and go for the admission processing online and how many weeks will it take for my admission to be granted?

  126. I love to go to south africa how can I do it I need ur help

  127. Ppls I want to come nd stay to wrk nd also to study likewise….wat am I suppose to do

  128. Hello kemi. Upon arriving at johannesburg,what documents am I gonna present at the point of entry.I will b staying with a friend in SA

    • Hi Harry,

      Your passport and visa will be checked at the point of entry. If you will be staying in a hotel, you might be asked for your hotel reservation document.

  129. I want to ask,is possible for virgin Nigeria passport to apply for south africa visa?i was told someone need to get other countries visa on it before applying for it how true is d statement
    your reply is higly welcome on my e mail
    thanks

    • Hi Babatunde,

      You can apply for SA visa even if you don’t have any visa issued on your passport.

  130. Hey kemi,
    i want to find out if there’s any form of online application for south african visa. Or is it a must i submit in person at the VAC (Visa application centre).

    • Hi Yinka,

      You can only download the application form online, fill it and submit in person at VFS Global office in Lagos or Abuja.

  131. HI my name is waheed i was employed by a company in south Africa can you tell me the list of document that i need to provide i m looking forward to read back from you thank you

  132. HI my name is waheed i was employed by a company in south Africa can you tell me the list of document that i need to provide please send to my email ayoolalawal58@yahoo.com i m looking forward to read back from you thank you

  133. I inted going for honeymoon in november aftrer my white wedding in november. My spouse already has her visa. Can I apply now against november and should I add a copy of her visa in my application?

    • Hi rex, Yes, you can apply now, yes, if possible you can add a copy of her visa in your application or you can apply without it too.

  134. thanks, for ur respond always. Pls S.A denied visa with red stamp on passport it takes how months to re-apply and is dat paticula passport useful to re- apply?. Pls i need ur respond

    • Hi Lawal,

      Yes, you can reply again if you have all the required documents and you have valid reasons for visiting SA.

  135. I got admission in UniVenda, South Africa to study PhD for February 2015 academic session, please is the study permit application on presently and if so, till when, so as to come Abuja centre to collect and submit my application forms. Am presently in Kano. Also, can I have your contact number Kemi, thanks for all your honest posts and replies.

  136. Am planning to do marriage by December. I want to do my honey moon with my wife in South Africa.I have an uncle in SA which is ready to send an invitation.How do I go abt it?

  137. Hi, Kemi
    Please am still expecting a good reply from you soonest today….
    Thanks..

  138. Hi,Please i applied for SA visa.it is over 2 weeks now and yet when i check from VFS website it says its still being processed at the SA embassy.Should I be worried? my travel date is on 10th sept.

    • Hi Nixe,

      Don’t panick, Your visa should be out before your travel date.

  139. Hello Kemi,

    I applied for a South African visa on the 31st of July 2014 and till this date, i have not heard from VFS about my application. I am suppose to be in South Africa on an official assignment which was scheduled for August 11th till October.

    I need to know what to do.

    Regards

  140. I have travelled to south africa twice on a visitor 3 month multiple entry visa spending just a week each on each trip now i want to reapply for another visa what does it entails as per documents and this time around i need like a year permit thanks

    • Hi Kehinde,

      You will provide the documents you have been providing for your application. You may be given 6 months or 1 year visa.

  141. Hi kemi can my sista dat jst got to south african last week on a 3month visa extend her stay nd she wan to start schooling ova deir

  142. Pls i nid rply nd can she extend it ova deir?

  143. Good evening
    I hope u had a great day. Please I have travelled to Sa before and 2 years ago I gave an agent to help me renew my visa but I got tue biggest surprise of my life that I got my passport back with red stamp and since I have not been able to travel. Now I want to go for my honeymoon in Sa. Should I go and apply for visa? Will I be granted access? Am suppose to travel on the 26 of September. Please help me cos my wife wants Sa. What do u think should I apply?

    • Hi Richard,

      You can travel to SA again if you have all the required and valid documents.

  144. pls, i like to travel to qater or dubai pls sis kemi how can i go tru dis and it wil cost me how much. Visa wit work permit? Pls reply tru my emeil: lawaldamilare22@gmail.com

  145. There is clearly a bundle to realize about this. I suppose you made some good points in features also. eddddedcbgbkkdfb

  146. Please kindly give me the phone numbers of SA lagos and abuja contact numbers

    Thanks

  147. pls i want to now if I will have problem with SA immigration. my visa will expire on d 11th of September 2014. and I intend to stay till d end of d month. doe I am still in Nigeria. thanks pls rely.

    • Hi Sunday, I would advise you to apply for an extension before you leave or else, you will not be allowed to stay.

  148. I applied for sa visa at vfs abuja on 7th of august and I was told the processing will take 45 working days and I ought to travel on 11th of this month.what do u advise I do?

    • You Got the wrong info man.

    • Hello Tosin, how did you dance around this. Or does anybody have help to offer on similar issue.

  149. I want to travel to Sa to start a new life . how much would i need to get the visa

    • My stay in nija wat happen to ur old life in nija? Why did u want to start a new life in a country u knew noting about is not that easy here in SA

  150. I want to travel to SA, how Much is Visiting Visa, pls inbox Me the Amount and flight ticket……

  151. Plz can I get an invitation from someone I know in southafrica

  152. Good day kemi. I applied for a south African study visa in March 2013 but i was denied. They said inconsistent information. I was to apply in july at south african high commission abuja but i was told to come back in November because student application has been close till that time. I feel i was denied the first visa because of the b1-1738 form was not corrected completed . I wish i could ask some specific questions from the form and you tell me the best word to use

    • Hello kemi.. I have sent my questions to the email.

    • Pls whats the address of the south africa high commission? I’ve been granted admission into university of Johannesburg. So how did u go about the application form? Was it issued to u at the south africa high commission? Pls reply…. thanks

  153. Pls i want 2 travel 2 Southafrica on visiting pls how do i go about it

  154. Hi, I applied to join my husband who is a student in SA at vfs but was given 3 months visa. pls how do I go about changing it for a longer period

    • Hi Ladun, Apply for visa extension here in Nigeria, before travelling. SA Home Affairs no longer process visa extension.

  155. Waoo the explanation i got here is super,,how to apply for south africa visa,is user free,i love it,good job south africa people.

  156. Good day sir, am I.K, I need a south Africa visa on visit or tourist, how much is it.. pls reply me sir

  157. Hi Kemi, I’m a South African and have a friend in Abuja who would like to come to visit me in SA, what is the procedure for me on this side to help him get his paper work or what is the procedure and cost for his travel arrangement?

    • Hi Tebogo,

      Documents required from you are:

      1. Scanned copy of your residence permit
      2. Letter of Invitation ( should include your address and phone number)

      All other documents ( listed in the post) should be provided by your friend.

  158. Please Kemi can one do overstay appeal in Nigeria Lagos and Abuja and also apply for permit same time.

    • Hi Neny, what kind of permit?

  159. Thanks for ur reply. Please where do I apply for the extension and what are the requirements. Thanks again

  160. my name is eraworhe emmanuel i hail from delta state,i graduated from delta state university ..i want to visit my brother in south Africa ;what are the procedure?here is my number u can inbox me 07037884067 and how much is the visa.

  161. Thank you for this piece of information. The amount of the visa fee and charges were not mentioned in their site.

  162. I have been flying to south Africa for the past 2years , my last visa will be running off in December. Within this 2years i got married in south africa .but i lives in nigeria and do not wish to move to south africa, I shall need a visa that will enable me visit my family in south Africa more than one month. How do I go about it? . Thanks

    • Hi ben, You should probably apply for Long Term Visa and get a residence permit.

    • Hi ojo, what are the needs for the long time visa

    • Hi ojo, I wish to know about the requests for a long term visa and where the submission can be made

  163. Please I want to know more info on how to go to south African

  164. Hi kemi,
    Pls is birth certificate part of the requirement for a study permit in SA

    • Hi kemi,
      Is birth certificate need for a study permit….pls kindly respond

  165. My comments is still on moderation

  166. I need a research visa to SA. Do i approach the VFS or the SA high commission for VISA. Thanks for anticipated response

    • For Visa applications, please visit VFS Office.

  167. please, is the self introduction letter from the person in south africa or the applicant? i am confused about this. thanks for helping!

    • Hi Gloria, Self-Introductory letter is from you.

  168. Hi Ojo, do vfs treats long team visa? And what are the requirements

  169. Can I get a cheap school in south Africa and how much is the school fees

  170. Hello kemi
    Sent you a mail but u are yet to reply so I decided to ask the question here.In the south Africa B1-1738 form,there is a place ‘’proposed duration of stay in south Africa.If I submit my application on Monday 3th November 2014,what would be
    1. Proposed date and place of departure for south Africa
    2. Anticipated date and place of arrival in south Africa
    3. If the course is 19months ,what would be my intended date of departure from south Africa
    VINCENT

    • Hi Vincent,

      I can decide or know your proposed date of departure. If you submit your application on the 3rd of November, it depends on the VFS Global and amount of time it will take to verify your document and to approve your application. It shouldn’t take more than 2 weeks. You have to leave South Africa before your visa expires.

  171. There are different schl wit different fees depend on which course u wish to opt for and sch, u can still get a schl wit average fee of R8000 per semester without accommodation

  172. Hi Kemi, All thanks to God cos I was admitted into the university of Johannesburg and I’ve been given my admission letter, so I want to know if I can get the visa application online or I need to go to the south Africa high commission? Pls kindly reply back… thanks

    • Hi Emmanuel, You should submit your application to VFS Global, Oregun Ikeja.

  173. Please Ojo where can I get the application form cos I haven’t gotten it. Where is the VFS Global located in ikeja? And pls are they going to give me the application form there to fill? Please reply. Thanks

    • Goto SA high commission in lagos to get d application form as well as d medical n radiological forms. U have to fill the forms.u need a yellow fever form as well as a police clearance

  174. Hi Kemi,
    1. Is it true that i cannot get “study permit” in SA unless i have been offered admission in SA?
    2. Also , where can I get the study permit?
    3. how much does int’l passport cost and where can i apply for it?

    • Hi Temmy, You have to get an admission into a University in SA before you can process your study visa.

  175. Hi kemi,I am working with a reputable company in nigeria ,I want to go on vacation trip to south Africa for 7 days trip,I want to know how much should be my bank deposits and is it compulsory that the bank details should be stamped,what documents did I need to present to them?thanks in advance

    • Hi Kelvin, You should have a minimum of 600000Naira in your account. You need to get your bank details stamped from your bank.

  176. My spouse and I stumbled over here by a different internet address and thought I might check items out. I like what I see so i am just following you. Appear forward to checking out your web page again.

  177. Hi Kemi , How are you and hope you had a wonderful weekend . I’ll be on leave next month and want to travel to SA with my Wife and son .I have checked the application and requirment to submit but couldn’t find any information to submit to the application for my wife and son.Please tell me what they need and to be included to the requirment i am submitting. thanks and God bless you

    • Hi Dele, In addition to the requirement listed in the post “How to Apply for South African Visa in Nigeria“, Kindly include the birth Certificate for your son. Your marriage certificate. How old is your son?

  178. thanks for your heads up sis Kemi , My son is 8 Months old .

  179. Hi Everyone, i am a Nigerian expatriate who lives and works in Malaysia, i am currently in Harare, Zimbabwe for two weeks. I will be flying South African airways from Harare -> Johannesburg -> Doha -> Malaysia, do i require a South African transit visa while waiting for about 1hour at the airport for a connecting flight to Doha,Qatar?

  180. Hi Kemi, i am a Nigerian IT expatriate who lives and works in Malaysia, i am currently in Harare, Zimbabwe for two weeks. I will be flying South African airways from Harare -> Johannesburg -> Doha -> Malaysia, do i require a South African transit visa while waiting for about 1 hour at the airport in Johannesburg for a connecting flight to Doha,Qatar?

    • Hi Josh, You can apply for the South African Visa at Zimbabwe or you fly another airline

  181. Hi Kemi , Sorry i got confused and lost somehow. The link you sent me as 4 forms to be filled and submitted .Is that the right form to fill for family visa ? or do i have to print those forms in 3 places and fill sepearately for the 3 of us going to sa , Myself ,wife and baby . Please send me the link to download the family application form if it going to be a different one or explain to me how to proceed please. Because i am to submit my application latest next week to ensure i meet up with my leave. thank you and God bless

    • Hi Dele, You are to fill the same form for your wife and kids.

  182. Hi miss Kemi, I v sent in my visa application and awaiting pick up. I did notice something in ur previous comments about having a minimum of 60,000 in my account. As of when I submitted, I had a closing balance of 13,000 a debit of 2m. Is this going to be a problem?

    • I did mentioned a minimum of N500, 000 to N600, 000. I guess your application was reviewed before you submitted. I guess you have no problem if you were able to submit.

  183. OK thanks.

  184. Hi Kemi, please what are the proceedures and documents my invitee from SA is to possess if i am to be invited by a friend from South Africa and does he needs to send his documents , e.g . National Identity card, Bank statement , invitation letter e.t.c , through the Home Affairs of south africa to the home Affairs in Nigeria? thanks in anticipation as your kind advise, shall be warmly welcome.

  185. Hi Kemi, fantastic job. Submitted application on Fri 14 Nov. Have a mtng on Fri so need to travel tomorrow.
    yet to collect passport. Been to vfs Lagos. They said to hold on. They give you nos no one ever answers. What can I do? Can I get anyone in the embassy to speak to?

    • I even sent a mail to them. Received a reply dat they would contact me when it’s ready. Really frustrating.

    • Hi Ronke, Maybe you can get it when you get back. or are you travelling outside Nigeria and you will need your passport. Try calling the South African High Commission – 01-4612067 or 01-4612050.

  186. Hey, I have been offered a place to study in the university of cape town, how do I go bout the process of getting a study permit?…s it exactly the same as the normal long term visa process?

  187. Yes Kemi, I need the passport. My meeting is in Swaziland. Called those nos. They don’t answer d phones.


  188. \ (•̃͡-̮•̃͡)
    Hi
    ☁/ \☁ greetings,i visited sa but i overstayed,am back in nigeria but i need to go back with my kids to study,can you advise me on what i should do,thanks

    • Hi Ada, have you paid the fine?

  189. Hello Kemi,
    Thanks for all your kind response
    My mom overstayed in south Africa during which she applied for an overstay which took so long and she decided to head back home. At the airport she was declared “undesirable” and given a form.I have followed the process writing to . i got a reply from them and was given 2 numbers to call which are ringing and no-one is answering them. Is it possible for me to go to the SA High Commission.Will I be attend to? or what is my next step.

    • Hello nixe nixe,I’m in the same dilemma as your mum.when I waited since august and got no response on the phone numbers, I headed to embassy at VI. The lady who attended to me was so saucy. She told me to keep calling because home affairs have the final say. I really wish there’s a way out.if there’s any positive info, I will definitely keep you posted

  190. Good-day kemi,
    Thanks for all your responses to my questions and several others, you’ve been wonderful.. i asked a question sometime in august i saw the reply but unfortunately i couldn’t travel as i had several work commitments. However, i have made plans to travel by April next year as part of my annual leave. Vacation is for three weeks, i have explained to my fiance all the documents that will be needed from him.
    Please can you advice on what to tick on the single/ multiple entry box
    – how many months should i apply for as i intend to go back by November.
    – Also must i book a ticket before applying for the visa?

  191. Hi,
    I will be applying for a student visa to SA and I don’t know the first thing about SA visa applications. I need your help. Thanks

  192. I want to travel to SA for 2weeks Annual Leave from my working place. Which type of visa do I need from Nigeria. And kindly helpme me list type of additional document I may need to submit

    • Hello Kemi,you have been scarce hope all is well….happy new year

  193. Hi kemi, please can I have your email address. I have an issue I can’t post on the wall. Its about my overstay appeal. Thanks

  194. Pls advice on this,my husband just got his five years permit nd my daughter and I wants to go and join him there.pls what type of visa do we request for nd how do we go about it.thanks

    • Hi Mercy, You can apply for direct residence visa too. This type of visa is issued to families of anyone who has a work permit for five years. But your daughter must be under 21 years of age. If she is, you are both qualify for permanent residence visa/permit. You will have apply directly to the South Africa High Commission at 24 Molade Okoyo Thomas Street, Victoria Island, for this type of visa.

  195. Pls how much does it cost to travel to SA

    • Do you mean the visa fee?

  196. Hello kemi! I intend to visit SA as a tourist. Would u advise I go through a travel agent or is it something I can process on my own as a first timer? Thanks

    • Hi Jennifer, You can process the visa yourself. If you have the complete and valid documents, you can submit your application at vfs.

  197. Please is the repatriation fee compulsory and if yes how much is it. Thanks

  198. Pls I was just issued a. Single entry visa for just 2 weeks only when I applied for a 3. Months visitors visa.. is it possible for me. To change the single entry to multiple entry??

    • Hi Obinna, you can apply for an extension.

  199. Pls kindly inbox me

  200. hi i traveled to south africa in 2013 and i overstayed for two month. I went to the south african embassy in 2014 and i was told i had to wait for two years before applying for a visa again. Now its 2015 what do i do

    • Can get it for u

    • Emmanuel, have u been sorted? I need same help too

  201. Hey Kemi:

    I would like to marry my Nigerian woman, right here in South Africa. She still lives and works in Lagos.

    What are the all requirements? Both from my side and hers!

    Your utmost assistance is envisaged.

  202. Hello. Please I want to travel to sa for a week with my son. I am a single mother. how do I go about the application for visa and what documents would I need for application. Thanks

  203. My uncle who stay in SA want to send scanned documents to me, pls. Sis kemi I wnt to kno if they will accept scan document

    • Hi Deji, Scanned documents are not allowed. They only collect the original document, but it also depends on the kind of documents such as your uncle’s resident permit or passport page, scanned copies of such are allowed

  204. Please, I intend traveling to South Africa soonest. I learnt i will need to persent a form filled by medical personnel. Please can i get a soft copy of the form and also a copy of the police report and I can get them filled and signed by the required personnels.
    I have search online but can find any link to downloading these forms.
    I anticipate your reply.
    Thank you in advance.

    • Hi Tola, You can download the application form online. You don’t need to present a form filled by Medical personnel unless you are travelling to South Africa for medical treatment.

  205. He av sent d original documents to me last DEC but I cud nt submit my application due 2 church activities n when I got to VSF this month I was told he needs to update his bank statement with DEC and JAN, can he scan only this to me

  206. My uncle sent original documents to me last year DEC but I cud nt submit my application due 2 church activities n when I got to VSF this month I was told he needs to update his bank statement with DEC and JAN, can he scan only this to me

  207. @Oluwakemi Ojo, pls I need your response to my enquiry plssss

  208. What’s the required documents for spousal visa pls? I want to apply for spousal permit! Am married to a south african since 2012! But I don’t know how to go about the application!

    • Hi Bode, Are you in South Africa? If you are, please visit the Home Affairs Office for your resident permit processing.

  209. Pls how much am going to spend in total to ST

  210. Thanks for the help you’re rendering here. Which of the centre receives student visa application? (2year study). Is it at the commission? Or VFS

    Thanks again

  211. Am not in South Africa! Am in Nigeria!

  212. Please sister oluwakemi I like to know what requirements to have and what amount to have in my statement of account? Thank you ma.

  213. Please I went to study in south Africa for 3yrs, I got back last year December, I want to know hw I can go abt collecting my repatriation fee.Thanks

  214. Please I need a sample of the self introduction letter. Please kindly send to my mail box.

  215. Please, is there a particular time one can apply for a South African Study Visa, or is it anytime in the year? Your response on this will is most important to me. Thanks.

  216. please am i going to print out the form and filled it black ink

  217. Hi, if going to South Africa to study, is it a must that I have a relative who lives there already?

  218. I need to know more about South Africa Visa Application

  219. Pls I want to apply for a study visa to south Africa, and my course is 3yrs, pls what are the requirements for students applying for a study visa.

  220. Kemi hi, this is my first application to south Africa, i just started filling my forms, want to know if its advisable to tick the multiple entry box, my fiancee is resident there although still trying to renew his permit. Also i would want to apply for my masters degree programme this year, is it possible to just apply for a visitors visa this first time and later apply for the student visa later on this year??

    Thanks in Anticipation

    • Hi Ooma, If you are applying for the first time, I will advise you to choose single entry, you can always apply again when you want to visit SA.

  221. Good evening. I’m a S African lady and I ll be coming to Nigeria to get married -what documents do I need to bring to Nigeria and what documents do we both need for us to apply for spousal permit . Plz note that our Home Affairs laws have changed since 2014 Thanx

    • Hi Marcia, do you intend to stay in Nigeria permanently?

  222. Hello kemi, thanks for the “time saving” write up. I intend to visit a snr brother of mine currently doin his masters degree program in SA.
    From the list of requirements, he’s supposed to send me
    1. An invitation letter
    2. Proof of address of residence via utility bills and co
    3. Copy of his permit and passport data page
    4. His six months bank statement

    My question: can these all be scanned and sent or the originals are required. Of course I know the data page and resident permit wud not require d originals to be sent, but for the others, do they need to be the original copies esp the letter.
    Tnks. Awaiting your reply.

    • Hi Victor,

      The Invitation Letter can be written and sent to you via mail, then you can print out. I will advise you to submit your own six months bank statement. He can send you a scanned copy of his utility bills etc.

  223. Please can I apply for visa in lagos?

    • yes

  224. I need to renew my SA visa. I was given a 3 months visiting Visa..i traveled and spent a week and came back. Now my Visa is expired , how do i renew it ?
    Tnx

  225. Please I need a sample of the self
    introduction letter. Please kindly
    send to my mail box. and how much will i have in my account to show.

  226. Please what are the necessary requirements for Work and Study Visa to South Africa? What is the minimum and maximum amount that one must have in his/her account?

    What is the requirements for someone who is traveling to South Africa to seek for Work and living?

  227. Thanks for the reply,is it that the permanent residence permit can’t be done here in Abuja

  228. He long does it take to collect a study permit dat u ave submitted

  229. Pls how long does it takes south Africa high commission in Abuja to issue relative permit to pple. Thanks

  230. I want to no if there is any available flight to south Africa now

  231. if I want to book a tickect .and I booked sometin like 6/4/2015 to 6/5/2015
    most I come back that.same day which is 6/5/2015

  232. Hi,Kemi I just want to apply for SA visa,I want to go and start MLM(GNLD) biz over there and I want to spend minimum of 3 years in SA,which visa would I apply for?
    And tell me the price in Usdollar

  233. great job you are doing.
    kindly forward me a sample of self introduction letter in my inbox.
    thank you very kindly.

  234. my brother stays in SA,,,,wat is required for a visitors visa

  235. Please leave your comment…hy,pls i want to apply for student visa to sa,hw will i go abt it..it my first tym,nd it is mandatery u must hv a relative ova dere…..pls i nd advice..nd replies…

  236. Kemi, pls can u link me with sure agent for SA tourist visa? Very urgent pls. Darabbiz@gmail.com

  237. hi oluwakemi, I do not understand what is meant by Booking Verifiable Flight as contained in the visa application requirement. Does it mean that i have to first book a flight to SA and add the flight ticket to the documents i will be sending? Please explain this to me, I am a little bit confused.

    • Hi Osas, Your Booking Verifiable Flight is the your flight ticket to SA. Travelstart offers a product called Visa Denied Policy. You can book and pay for your ticket with Travelstart. Such ticket are called Verifiable Flight ticket. If you are not granted visa, your full payment will be refunded. For more info: Call: 01 2771346-50 / 08092373201

  238. Please i want to apply for south afrcan student visa and i wil like to know how long it wil take, also is there a period to apply

  239. Kemi, please how do i package my application in other to get 3 month visitor visa. I have something doing in SA that will take me almost 3 month and based on what i have seen with SA visa, many are issued 30days or 2 weeks with 3 month expiration time.

    Secondly, based on the new immigration law, is it possible to extend my visitors visa in SA without having to come back to Nigeria if the condition on my visa state that i can only stay for 30 days.

    Thirdly, am i allowed to travel to neighbouring country like Swaziland and enter again incase i have a multiple entry visa with condition of not staying more than 30 days on each visit

    • Hi Peter, Have you been to SA before? If you have, you might be lucky to get a 3 or 6 months visa this time around. Also, you can not extend your visa in SA. If you want an extension, you will need to process that here before leaving.

  240. hey Kemi,

    I am making plans for a two weeks break in SA, and i have actually not travelled before, what am I suppose to do about it before June because I intend leaving in June.
    I hope to hear from you soon.
    thank you.

  241. i found this page very helpful, kudos to your elbow. i want to travel to capetown south africa to visit a friend,start schooling there and i may probably work while schooling so i want to know the type of visa i should apply for and what are the requirements that i need to submit in order for my visa to be

  242. Please leave your comment… Hello good day, a friend want to send an invitation for me from SA, she want to know what requirements that is needed from Nigeria Thx

  243. Hello Travelstart,i want to ask how should the format for writing an introduction Letter to the Embassy of South africa for Both Self and from the Company.

  244. Pls I want to apply for the SA visa but don’t know were to start from pls I need someone to direct me on how to go about it

  245. Hello, please I have a conference to attend in 2 months time fully hosted by my employers – an SA organisation. I have the personal documents already, my question is, if the one page “Letter of Employer confirmation” they sent me is enough to assure my Visa.
    The letter details my identity, job position, purpose of visit, their being in full charge of my visit.

    • Hi Ada, Yes, The one page letter of employer confirmation will work. However, Your employer needs to introduce you… they need to send letter of introduction, introducing you as an employee of the company in Nigeria and that you are coming for a conference in SA. They will also include the conference and travel date, your passport number, your full name and your position in the company.

  246. Hello kemi,
    I had put in my application at the Vfs center in abuja some two weeks ago and my scheduled travel date was supposed to be 2 days ago.
    Basically, each time I do the online tracking, it still shows my application still under assessment. Given that my scheduled travel date which I also used in the application was 14th (2 days ago) and my visa is yet not ready, what normally happens in situations like this, if you’ve ever had an experience?
    Thanks.

  247. a south african film production company applied for visas for Nigerian actors to work in South Africa on a commercial from 8th to 10th April 2015. they were told that 5 working days were needed. they intended submitting all necessary forms and docs on 26th March but were told that the embassy was closed until 1st April. in the end the visas could not be issued until well after 8th April. can you let me know what a reasonable period to expect granting of the visas would be and confirm for me that the embassy was closed from 26th March to 1st April. many thanks.

  248. How long will it take the visa to be ready if I apply this week

  249. Thanks for a job well done on this platform. Pls Kemi,my daughter and I was denied a relative visa saying wrong application. Can we apply for a visiting visa immediately or we ll have to wait for some time.thanks

    • Please I need a layman simple steps in applying for south Africa tourist visa and visa fee

    • Hi Oyewumi,thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

    • I wish to go for tourism in South Africa as a Nigerian. What are the documents I need to submit to the embassy. Thanks

    • Hi Adedayo, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  250. i am a citizen of nigerian and i will like to travel to south african just for a tourism and how would i apply for the tourism visa in nigerian

  251. How much can i do south african visa

  252. Please leave your comment…I would like to know how much is the air ticket to South Africa.

    • Please leave your comment…i apply 4 three month den give me three month 7 days i used seven day but i steel have a month b4 my visa expire can i used it again b4 he expire.

  253. Good day, I heard it takes longer to process a visiting visa application in abuja say 2months or more than compared to two weeks or less in lagos. Kindly help confirm or vindicate this assertion.

    • Confirmed! I had to personally postpone applying for the visa in abuja because I was told the same thing when i called the VFS Global office in Wuse 2. I’d rather wait for a few weeks to apply in Lagos than have my visa delayed for close to three months.

  254. Please leave your comment…I love south african.it is o country dt is alway in my mind.but I dnt knw what to do because am poor I don’t have money for visa.but I pray dat God wil help me.Amen.@my number @+2348176012124 OR +2348166428704

  255. Hi there,

    I am a South African citizen married to a Nigerian national. I need to write a letter of invitation for my mother-in-law to come and visit for up to 3 months to help with our baby due in August 2015. Please advise what should be included in the invitation letter that I need to send to her for her application.

    Kind regards,
    Lorraine

    • hello madam ,lorraine…..

  256. I’m a South African Citizens, have a Nageria friend I will like to invite him for a Wedding in September first week its vasable for him to start and apply for a Visit Visa now in June or still early for it.

    • Hi Sibongile, Your friend can start his application in July or August.

    • I’ve been denied before for the VISA to south Africa last year August but I want to apply now.
      though I’ve another country visa on my passport now.I hope I’ll not be denied again.

  257. i have applied for south africa visa in feb 19 and my mine application was rejected bicos of xenophobic,pls which time can i applied again.

  258. Wanna knw how to apply 4 s.a visa if I av no 1 dere, bt jst wanna change environment.

  259. The requirements I need to know pls

  260. please how much will it cost me to apply for visa and south africa ticket pls

  261. Is yellow card required for children below 10 years

  262. Please leave your comment…hw much South African visa and ticket will cost me

  263. Hello I am Nigerian i got Admission now in one of the school in south Africa how to apply for south Africa visa pls.

  264. Hi i got admission in one of the school in south Africa what are the visa requirements.

  265. Please how many working days d visa will be processing

  266. How do I apply for south Africa visa how much is it and how many month will I be giving.

  267. Pls, can admission letter be used instead of study permit cos I was asked to add study permit of my friend who is going to squart me but its expiring this month and an extension for study permit has not been given to her. Don’t know what to do and I intend resuming 1st week, next month. Pls, I need your prompt response. (Am applying for a Study VISA)

  268. for first timer who wants to visit sa how many months visa will they give

  269. I intend to pursue a master program in a south african university in January 2016 please what are the required documents for applying for study permit

  270. i was denied visit to SA on twice,i need to visit SA for this Dec

  271. Hi am Abdullahi idris i submit application for south Africa visa on 7 August, 2015 in lekki lagos state visa application centre why delaying because is more than five working days now

  272. for the first time of travel to S.A how many month will be given for a visit

    • Hi Peter, Thanks for your comment. It really depends on your purpose of visiting. You can be given at least 3 months.

  273. please how much is flight ticket to southafrica and I want to apply for visiting visa to southafrica,I want to know how much is ther cost and the details how to apply for visiting visa.thanks

  274. what is verifiable hotel booking. i made an hotel booking, and they sent me an email about my reservation, but the money has not been deducted from my account. is this the email that i will print as reservation booking to accompany my other document. although the hotel has my account details in the form i filled online. must i pay and get a receipt before i apply or does that email make do for a verifiable reservation. they gave me a code for my name anyway.

    • Hi Funmi, It is preferable you book directly with a hotel so that your reservation can be verified.

  275. Oluwakemi Ojo… I don’t envy you at all. Nigerians just like asking stupid questions and the simple reason is we fail to read. How much is visa? The same thing that was said in the write up,how much is ticket….Lmao. Google is your friend people….

    • Thanks Dammy 🙂

  276. Please I have a girlfriend in south africa and she’s kinda trying inviting me to her place to be staying with her same time working, please I just wanna ask what type of visa do I suppose to apply for and how much is it gonna cost me? 2. Is it preferable for her to do the processing over there for me?

  277. Pls for d reference letter,i am a student not yet working. What reference letter can i use

  278. How will someone apply for a work permit visa to S.A ?

  279. Am here in south africa can i help my friend apply for visa here in south africa while he is in nigeria?

  280. My husband to be is a nigerian and im south African he came to sa with visitor visa and he extend it while he was here so now he want to come back here so i want to know what to do next cos they dont understand that visa he did the renewal

  281. am here n south African i want someone to visit me here from Nigerian what should i do

    • U need send him or her a letter of invitation and a utility bill and also the copy of ur I d over to him,

  282. Thanks to the south African
    Embassy for granting 3 times
    Visitor visa,now I ve my family
    Over in Alexandra Jo’burg,
    Looking forward to be back again

  283. Pls I will be travelling to New Zealand but I have to use South African Airways that will fly to south Africa and Then switch plane to Indonesian Airways before continuing my joining, I need your advice on (1) do I need south african visa (2) if yes, what type of visa. Thank you

  284. @ kemites good job, i always follow ur post and its interesting.. keep it up..
    just wanna know if south African are still asking Nigerians to pay repartration deposits, cos i applied 2013 then. pls this is my mail saheedibraheem3@gmail.com
    looking forward to your reply ASAP. thanks.

  285. if dey are inviting me from south Africa, what are the necessary things to do………….. pls I need ur reply bcos its very urgent

    • Please leave your comment…if somebod is inviting u in south africa what are the necessary thing required for one to do

  286. I want to travel to SA I don’t know how to start,I will like to be a student there and when am up the way I want I will be a hip pop rapper I love southarfrica songs emtee,,cassper,nasty c,da less,anatii

  287. How will I get a permanent visa.I want to up a business in south Africa and my relation is there

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  288. I intend to pay a visit to my son who married to south African lady ,and to rejoice on occasion of the new baby.
    Having gone through the visiting visa requirement,, I write to make inquiry if I need a letter of introduction from my son ,as well as proof of financial status??
    I am enthused on hearing from you.
    Thanks
    Mrs Grace Oluwatobi
    07063139090

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  289. Hi, I submitted my visa application at VFS lagos on November 2016. The same day i received alert that is on process. Is getting a month now but still on assessment. please, what could be the problem for the delay.

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  290. Hello
    Please what if I don’t have any visa onbmy passport just want to take my family for a holiday trip in south Africa. Thank you

  291. Kindly send me your contact! I want to travel with your company.

  292. Please I want to know if I can apply for SA visa application for 6 month or 1 year I just want to know if it possible, but some told me that It good i apply for 3 month visa application, and my aunt told me to apply for 6 month or 1 year. Please I need urgent response

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  293. I wish to travel to South Africa in two months time,I have an invitation letter from a friend there,how do I apply for Visa,do I write it personally or is there a form i need to download online?
    Thanks.

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  294. Please, I would love to be in SA to work… And not to for a short term visa… I have looked at the criteria and it my first time of me being there…Some of this document I don’t have….How am I go about it???

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  295. Someone want to do southafrica visa for me ,is my bank printout needed while working the visa …. And how many month will it takes to be out?? I needed your comment..

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  296. I’d like to visit South Africa sometime in the year. Can I still apply even when the date isn’t so sure yet?

  297. Hello,
         My name is ADEGBOLA JAMIU ,I am a police office here in Nigeria and I wish to travel to south Africa during my leave at work to spend 5 days,please what are the documents required and criteria.
                                 Thanks …

    • Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  298. I noticed no one/Admin is responding to people’s comment here so why should I write here!

    • Hi Solotoks, Thanks for getting through to us. What would you like we assist you with?

  299. I want to go to South Africa, Pretoria for a church program. And I want to spend 5days, how can I do about it.

    • Hi there,thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  300. Please leave your comment…please I am 22 years old, I learnt how to repair phones but I want to go to S.A in other to work there pls help me, what do I need to do?

    • Hi Akintade,thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  301. Hy im in SA my fiance is in Nigeria, he want to visit me on April.so can u please help me with the procedure. Like if there is some documents that are requested from me..

    Thank you in advance

    • Hi Siphesihle,thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  302. Please how much is working visa for 2 years?
    And what are the requirements?

    • Hi George,thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat

  303. Good day pls I got a message a day after summition and is been over two weeks now, I would like to know if after the processing I will get a message to pick up.
    What is the duration for pick up. Thanks

  304. I just got my study visa, however, as indicated on my visa application, the study is to span through a period of three years ie 2017-2019; but the study permit on the visa issued to me reads that my program will be completed on the 31 of December of this year(2017). How do i get it corrected? Thank you.

  305. Hence the expiry date for the visa permit issued to me is 2017/12/31. Pls bail me out.

  306. I would like to ask a question, am a mother of 4 children, of which 3 of them are South Africa citizens, I came home last November to give birth to the 4th child,now I would love to go back to south,I have south Africa ID,I would want to know the requirements in getting a visa for the infant,thanks

  307. Hi, i want to apply for a South African tourist visa for two weeks what are the requirements and how do i go about it.

    Thanks in anticipation

  308. can i still travel to south africa on 12th march while my visa expires on marchh 14 2017

    • Hi Ademola, thanks for your message. I am afraid we do not handle visa related queries, however, it is best advised that you should not proceed with your visit to South Africa. For more enquiries, please contact the embassy or visa handling agent. ~Aminat

  309. I appreciate, cause I found just what I was looking for. You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye gbadefgeafkcbcdf

  310. Hi, I apply on 22 feb 2017 and have not received text till today

  311. I can see you don’t always have a vital answer to all the questions been ask from all your customers,, it is better to close this platform pls…nobody is a fool okay,,,,this is not customers services to the best of my knowledge.

    • Hi Peter, thanks for contacting us. Is there any way I can assist you, please? ~Aminat

  312. pls I was granted visa since 28th of April 2017 and I have not travel yet, will the Visa expire or do I have till the three months that I was given? pls I need response

    • Hi Henry, thanks for your comment. I’m afraid we don’t deal with visa related queries.Please call the South Africa embassy for your enquiries. However, it depends on the duration of the visa you’re granted. ~Aminat

  313. Please I need South Africa embassy phone number. Can you please give it to me

    • Hi Beloved, thanks for your comment.Please search for South Africa embassy on google, I am sure it will provide you with the phone number. Thank you! ~Aminat

  314. Please do you have VFS has any office or canter in Enugu State Nigeria

  315. Do you have office in Enugu or any office in South East Nigeria.

  316. Pingback: youjizz
  317. Hi gud afternoon,my name is Jennifer, I would like to reside in south Africa how do I go about it?would be waiting for ur reply. Thnk u

    • Hi Jennifer, thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, we do not process visas. We can only help you with your flight booking to South African. Kindly check the embassy’s website for more information on required documents, procedures and visa costs. Then you can check our website for flight prices by visiting https://goo.gl/4RtYm7. Thank you. ~

  318. Right now it looks like WordPress is the top blogging platform available right now. from what I’ve read Is that what you’re using on your blog? bddaeeedfekegdcf

    • Hi Smithc493, thanks for your comment. WordPress is an easy interface blogging platform, however, there are other cheaper blogging platform you can use for blogging. ~Aminat

  319. Thank you, I have just been searching for information approximately this subject for ages and yours is the best I have came upon till now. But, what concerning the conclusion? Are you certain in regards to the supply? kcaceaeeckeabeek

  320. I truly appreciate this post. I’ve been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You’ve made my day! Thank you again! cgefdddfaedeedce

  321. Hi there would you mind letting me know which webhost you’re utilizing? I’ve loaded your blog in 3 different web browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker then most. Can you suggest a good web hosting provider at a honest price? Thanks a lot, I appreciate it! bebcbebededdkbcd

  322. I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was curious what all is required to get set up? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very web savvy so I’m not 100 positive. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks agedddebgaaafeke

  323. You could certainly see your skills within the work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who arent afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart. kffbbkcdfdfcdagf

  324. Actually its referred to as Search engine optimization that when i search for this post I found this web page at the top of all web pages in search engine. ddagbfeeaddaddge

  325. Dead written subject material, Really enjoyed studying. cbabecefdgegddbf

  326. Its such as you read my thoughts! You seem to know so much about
    this, such as you wrote the guide in it or something.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*
*
Website