NewStats: 3,265,427 , 8,186,710 topics. Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025 at 09:58 PM 6c5017

EcashPlanet:
SA refused my evisa application for the reason “invalid bank statement”.
This is utter rubbish because bank statements ed were genuine. The graduation program we were supposed to travel for have been done since close to 2 weeks ago.

Who understands the meaning of “invalid bank statement” please?

These people are just useless!

Igejumoke:
Hello everyone,

Has anyone gotten an outcome for South Africa visitors visa from embassy since January?

My visitors visa application is 4months already with no outcome yet.

Does anyone have idea why the so much delay?

And also does anyone have idea of due to the long
delay…will the outcome be positive?

Thanks

Can I get a response please

When you need information and you get it here, Always come back to update others. Earlier in the year, alot of people had similar complains like some of you highlighted in recent times. (Technical ones) However, soon as they got it resolved , they stopped responding or engaging others here. The next thing we hear, I am a Silent Reader....

I want to implore everyone here to always assit others with requisite information so they can tackle concerns as regards their applications.

Trust me, if i have anything to share, i did do ASAP

We have alot of technical compliant here in recent times which needs everyone's contributions, if you have links, PLEASE HELP ,RESPECTFULLY.

Goodluck Guys!

Has anybody gotten theirs?

BiyiTudors:
Has anybody gotten theirs?

I and 2 other of my friends were also just rejected for invalid bank statement.

We noticed it recently. There has been many rejections for people that applied specifically in March and have their travel date ed.

hunee:
I am just here reading all the comments on SA visa and i am wondering what magic needs to be done to get SA visa.

I had no choice than to come here and drop this. whatever issues you are currently encountering with your visas, compile a detailed mail and send to them following address. I hope this will do and be very helpful to many of you here.
In addition for those just ing, Please take your time to read through the pages, that is how you learn and gather information.
Do not just drop anything here and expect instant s.
carry out your own research too.
Goodluck.

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And if you like to discuss other things with me concerning SA visa, i am available on google meet only. Just mention, and i will drop the email.

I was in SA march, i reapplied when i got back to Nigeria, and i recently just got another SA visa in 3 weeks of application. I fall under the visa category (Tourist)
Please preview for documents submitted.

hi hunne, please can you share your details i have an issue that need immediate fixing.

habbydock:
Many thanks. I just tried Chrome. However, same result. I even minimized the screen to no avail. I have sent 3 mails via the details on the site, there is no response.

hi habby, we have the same issue, mine was just approved yesterday, but no eye button to the correspondence. Have you resolved yours, how did you do it,
Please chat me up on 07038248108

AyaTiraj:
Yea approval within 72HRS of submission

Hi Aya, i have an issue with my visa application can you assist me? please chat me on 07038248108

Hello everyone,

Please what’s the best site for hotel booking for holiday visa application to South Africa

AyaTiraj:
Yea approval within 72HRS of submission

How much

Igejumoke:
Hello everyone,

Please what’s the best site for hotel booking for holiday visa application to South Africa

Booking.com

Hello everyone please help me interpret…

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

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

My question is,

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

Igejumoke:
Hello everyone please help me interpret…

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

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

My question is,

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

Unfortunately there is high likelihood that your visa is refused.

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

When did you apply?
What did you apply for?

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

ymot:


Unfortunately there is high likelihood that your visa is refused.

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

When did you apply?
What did you apply for?

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

I applied 30th of January this year

Visitors visa to visit my extended family in South Africa

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

But just confused

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

Igejumoke:



I applied 30th of January this year

Visitors visa to visit my extended family in South Africa

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

But just confused

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

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

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

We hope for the best 👌🏽.

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

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

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

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

Cheers!

I learnt the Lagos South Africa embassy is now working…

Does anyone knows the processing time frame to apply for visitors visa via South Africa embassy Lagos?

hunee:
Congratulations to me. I have just been issued my second SA visa in less than 2months.

First one was in March - I traveled and return after 6days.



See you Jo'burg

Congratulations man and what is the duration of visa you were issued this time around?

Poetchi:
Hi, please do all the airlines recognize SA e-Visa? Can I book TAAG airline? Thanks

don’t fly with TAAG Angola they are shitty airline and they won’t even allow you fly but collect ur money without refunding you best bet use Air Côte d'Ivoire

You’re not getting my question. My question will I be able to still use the visa on the old port while iim with the new port? Would I be able to still go in and out of South Africa with that visa on the old port since it’s only expiring in December 2024?

ymot:


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

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

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

Cheers!

Ruthiegal:
You’re not getting my question. My question will I be able to still use the visa on the old port while iim with the new port? Would I be able to still go in and out of South Africa with that visa on the old port since it’s only expiring in December 2024?

Not anymore Sir. Since 2017, the policy has changed. SA Visas automatically expire when the port expires.

https://mauvegroup.com/news/south-africa-new-policy-on-visa-validity-announced
https://www.savisas.com/blog/dha-scraps-visa-transfers/
https://immigrationspecialists.co.za/new-policies-validity-south-african-visas-announced/

Now, DHA won't even grant visas beyond the expiration date of the ports.

Two things.

1. If your port is in your possession at the time of receiving the text.

2. If your proposed travel dates have ed.

It means your visa has been refused, unfortunately.

Igejumoke:



I applied 30th of January this year

Visitors visa to visit my extended family in South Africa

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

But just confused

ymot:


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

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

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

Cheers!

@ruthiegal

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

Igejumoke:



I applied 30th of January this year

Visitors visa to visit my extended family in South Africa

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

But just confused

Hello, do you have your port with you. I know someone who got similar text but they first emailed her to send her port.

Incandescent:


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

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

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

Cheers

ymot:


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

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

Cheers

You are correct

Please does anyone knows the visa processing time for visitors visa at South Africa embassy Lagos?

3 months

mobilemykel:


Congratulations man and what is the duration of visa you were issued this time around?

EcashPlanet:


As at today, my children's application and that of their uncle and Aunts that were supposed to travel with us were all refused. Reason "Travel date elapsed"

When and where did they apply? Lagos or Abuja?