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tataiwo09:


Please when did you apply?

I applied on the 24th of February, 2020

Olelor:






I applied on the 24th of February, 2020

Congratulations boss

I had applied since January 27th

tataiwo09:


Congratulations boss

I had applied since January 27th

Thank you brother just keep mailing the Emails provided on this platform. All the best Distinguished

Olelor:



Thank you brother just keep mailing the Emails provided on this platform. All the best Distinguished

Thanks

Is ur permit for phd or other course?

I planned to chill for 8 weeks before I them, and that will be nextweek

Olelor:



Lucky you �


I applied on the 24th of February, 2020

I just got my SA visa application refused, stating the hotel I booked lacks credibility and the hotel was booked for me at VFS. Please what does this mean and is there any other way I can book hotel and reapply?

abbey4babe:
I just got my SA visa application refused, stating the hotel I booked lacks credibility and the hotel was booked for me at VFS. Please what does this mean and is there any other way I can book hotel and reapply?

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This people sha

Pls reapply asap

tataiwo09:


Thanks

Is ur permit for phd or other course?

I planned to chill for 8 weeks before I them, and that will be nextweek

It is for Masters Distinguished

Ok so I and my wife applied for SA Tourist visa on the 10th of March and we got our ports back with visas on the 18th.

Funny thing is SA has banned all local and international flights in and out of the Republic.

This has got to be one big joke, right?

If you have a multiple entry visa then you may just hope that the corona pandemic ends soon. Else its technically a no use visa.

WordFamous:
Ok so I and my wife applied for SA Tourist visa on the 10th of March and we got our ports back with visas on the 18th.

Funny thing is SA has banned all local and international flights in and out of the Republic.

This has got to be one big joke, right?

No...dont come into SA for now. Nigeria seems to be a little safer for now.

WordFamous:
Hi guys, this forum has been so silent. Has anyone gotten visas or their ports this week? Anyone?

Also, what's the situation in SA now. Is it advisable to travel to SA, say for vacation if granted visa?

Let's keep the conversations flowing people...

Olelor:


It is for Masters Distinguished

Pls share me those mails

WordFamous:
Ok so I and my wife applied for SA Tourist visa on the 10th of March and we got our ports back with visas on the 18th.

Funny thing is SA has banned all local and international flights in and out of the Republic.

This has got to be one big joke, right?

It's only from high risk countries.

Local flights aren't suspended. Yet.

SAA has suspended all international flights however other inter airlines can still fly into SA for now but that can change quickly.

abbey4babe:
I just got my SA visa application refused, stating the hotel I booked lacks credibility and the hotel was booked for me at VFS. Please what does this mean and is there any other way I can book hotel and reapply?

Please I need help with this. Is there any specific hotel reservation for SA?

Olelor:
I received a mail yesterday to pick my port. I was given Study Permit till 2021 December. Thank you to all of you that guided me in the process. Meanwhile my ission maybe deferred because of corona virus. Thank you all

Congratulations. Please did you apply in Lagos or Abuja

ayodeleajayi220:
Congratulations. Please did you apply in Lagos or Abuja

I applied in Abuja

mroyato:
If you have a multiple entry visa then you may just hope that the corona pandemic ends soon. Else its technically a no use visa.

Yeah, I pray COVID-19 ends soon, not just for international travel, but for the sake of the world's health and wealth.

mroyato:
No...dont come into SA for now. Nigeria seems to be a little safer for now.

Many thanks for the advice. Appreciate!

Geenosko:


It's only from high risk countries.

Local flights aren't suspended. Yet.

SAA has suspended all international flights however other inter airlines can still fly into SA for now but that can change quickly.

Many thanks Geenosko for the clarification. A in SA told me this, but the ones I have been able to confirm (just as you said) is the travel ban from high risk nations and SAA's decision to suspend flights till 31st May.

I read somewhere that SAA is currently "troubled."
How true?

WordFamous:


Many thanks Geenosko for the clarification. A in SA told me this, but the ones I have been able to confirm (just as you said) is the travel ban from high risk nations and SAA's decision to suspend flights till 31st May.

I read somewhere that SAA is currently "troubled."
How true?

Very true.
They are in deep financial mess.

WordFamous:
Ok so I and my wife applied for SA Tourist visa on the 10th of March and we got our ports back with visas on the 18th.

Funny thing is SA has banned all local and international flights in and out of the Republic.

This has got to be one big joke, right?

Lol. You pple still wanna travel in d midst of all this. Btw, the president said that all visas issued prior from the 18th of march onward are now revoked. So dont bother traveling. Whether u r from a high risk country or not. Some engers of some flights are currently stranded at the airport in joburg now and they are desperately looking for flight to go back as they were not allowed entry.
SA is not smiling now.

Geenosko:


Very true.
They are in deep financial mess.

Oops!

geekybabe:


Lol. You pple still wanna travel in d midst of all this. Q So dont bother traveling. Whether u r from a high risk country or not. Some engers of some flights are currently stranded at the airport in joburg now and they are desperately looking for flight to go back as they were not allowed entry.
SA is not smiling now.

Sure, one must watch before traveling in this troubled times.

However, already granted SA visas where revoked for people coming in from high risk countries, no?

WordFamous:


Sure, one must watch before traveling in this troubled times.

However, already granted SA visas where revoked for people coming in from high risk countries, no?

This corona affected my scholarship self. It was deferred to 2021

I received a call from the embassy since two weeks ago and still haven’t gotten response from them. What could be wrong?

Fruit4me:
I received a call from the embassy since two weeks ago and still haven’t gotten response from them. What could be wrong?

Calm down ,even if you get the response you can’t travel

I have faced such before

A trip to SA is on the horizon. Pls, anyone with any idea what the minimum bank balance to be presented should be?

Thanks

blackfase:


A trip to SA is on the horizon. Pls, anyone with any idea what the minimum bank balance to be presented should be?

Thanks

In the light of covid - 19 please suspend your planning for now.

Geenosko:


In the light of covid - 19 please suspend your planning for now.

Thanks for ur advise, its not anytime soon, just planning way ahead.

It's amazing how this thread literally turned into a 'ghost town.' COVID-19 has really done a number on anything travel...I understand.

But, guys, when do you think the borders will reopen so everyone can go about their normal lives?

Let's keep the conversations going, after all, we are on lockdown (aka, we've all the time to spare, no?)

Day 8 of 21 in South Africa
Haven't stepped out of my apartment sef.
House fully stocked
24/7 electricity
Super fast Internet
Close buddies around
Free three weeks break from work lol
So yeah, I'm enjoying myself �