Friday, January 28, 2011

Travelling from South Africa to Europe. What visas do I need?


Travelling from South Africa to Europe. What visas do I need?
My friends and i are planning a trip to Europe at the end of next year. We're from South Africa. What visas do we need to visit the whole of europe? Also, we would will have just finished 12th grade. How do we get student forms etc? Thanks!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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some european countries have joined a free no border policy agreement called the schengen agreement. when european countries sign this agreement ppl from one country can travel freely to another without a visa. if u are traveling to europe u have to get a schengen visa, u can get student prices. im not sure how much. but the prices will be listed on the embassy website. how does schengen visa work? u have to apply at the country of embassy where u intend to stay the longest. if u are not sure, for example u might plan 2 or 3 days in each country. in that case u have to apply at the country of embassy where ur first destination would be. the visa is for 90 days and called a short stay single visa. there is a multi visa too where u can come out of the shcengen area and re enter it. if u get a single short stay visa the moment u get out of the schengen area your visa will expire even though the 90 days has not been fulfilled .. the visa is i think 60 euros... check from the embassy where u plan to get the visa. UK is not in the schengen area, so if u want to come to UK u have to apply for a different visa (UK tourist visa)... the schengen countries are 15 i think.. not sure. so u can travel with just one visa to all those 15 counties freely without any boarder control.. there are numerous cheap hostels around and u need to book them in advance because for a shengen visa u need to prove where u would be staying for your entire trip. other documents include travel insurance, bank statements flight bookings. good luck with your trip cheers
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You may travel visa-free for six months to the United Kingdom http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/visadatvnationals and for three months to the Republic of Ireland. http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777 To visit Turkey for 1 month, you can obtain a visa at the border gate by paying $15 or รข‚¬10. http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-fees-at-border-gates-for-2008.en.mfa To visit the Schengen States for totally 90 days in an 180 days period you need to apply for a visa in advance at the Embassy of the country where you plan your predominantly stay. If your stay should be equally distributed you are supposed to apply at the Embassy of the country by which you enter the Schengen area. Schengen states are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Entry procedures and requirements for visa are the same for every Schengen state. I just add the detailed overview of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for information: http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/ServReteConsolare.htm#entry Other european countries have similar visa requirements. You may check those at the various Embassies in your country; addresses and/or websites can be found on the internet presence of the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/forrep/index.htm

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Is it difficult to be a vegetarian in South Africa?


Is it difficult to be a vegetarian in South Africa?
I'm planning on studying abroad soon in a small provincial town in South Africa. Does anyone have experience being there and could give me some idea about the food options? I'm worried I won't have much vegetarian food from which to choose. My international student handbook kept mentioning all the braais (barbeques) they have!
South Africa - 3 Answers
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No it is not difficult at all. South Africa is very westernised and all the usual vegetarian foods are available here including soya based "sausages" etc. Simply cook these during a "Braai" You will be invited to functions which serve meat along with vegetables and you can simply choose the foods you want to eat. Our average dinner invitation can be amended to suit your special needs and you will find the hosts will be most accommodating. I run a Scout Group which has a family who are vegetarian and we simply buy the foods they eat when we go camping etc Enjoy your stay here
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Shouldn't be a problem at all. Most restaurants have vegetarian options (even Spur which is best-known for its steaks). Supermarkets carry soya products too. Wherever you're staying, try and find out if there's an Indian community - Indians here are either Muslim or Hindu and the Hindu's will be able to give u more info on where to get vegetarian food (and the Muslims too since they would only stick to vegetarian or seafood if they couldn't find halaal meat).
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there is plenty of vegetarian food, great resturant called kuaui http://www.kauai.co.za/ they have great food! lots of vegetarian options, all resturants have vegetarian meals. All supermarkets have vegetarian food.
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Shan't be a problem at all. My brother's friend is a vegetarian. I'm sure you could manage at the braais...there's a fair share of meat and salads.

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Friday, January 7, 2011

South African in the US on a student visa(F1).How can I let my wife(qualified teacher) come over and work?


South African in the US on a student visa(F1).How can I let my wife(qualified teacher) come over and work?
I am a student in Boulder, CO. We are both South African citizens. How can I let her come to the USA and work legally? She is a qualified teacher in South Africa. Everyone says that she has to have a working permit to apply for a job in the US and the US consulate in South Africa says she has to have a job offer to get a working permit. HELP!!!!!
Immigration - 7 Answers
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Well she needs to start applying for a jobs first and then once she has an offer apply for a work permit.
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It depends on where you live every state can have different qualifications you would have to ask someone in the educational system
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I don't think it's up to you. Check out the US government visa and immigration sites, as it will be up to the US, ultimately. Good luck!
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Though possibly not within the present legislative document and if so, not clearly marked. It's possible that within a South African programe that is designed to teach those culture or economy of South Africa, to registered pupil, the matter may present itself feasible, with proper documentation in process. !~CHANT~A~SEALLAH~!
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Its called an H1B visa, and you have to have an exceptional qualification, i.e., top Biochemical engineer of Russia. -Or she could be sponsored by a company. -If your gov. is cool, than she might be able to come over on a B-2 (tourism visa) for 90 days, than just extend it prior to its' end; job will have to be under the table though. *best bet is to get a company/ institution to sponsor her: (religious institutions are the most successful)*
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She needs to find an employer who will hire her and then the school would apply for a work visa for her. However to gain a H1B visa the school would have to prove that they could not get an American to do that teaching position, (you are not allowed to take a job away from an American - visa rules) so I would think it would be highly unlikely she would granted a work visa as a teacher in a regular school
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There are places hiring foreign teachers but not in Boulder. Think inner city. Depending on how long you have in school, she can come, teach and work in another state, while you finish your degree...

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

What is appropriate dress code for females going out in Port Elizabeth, South Africa?

What is appropriate dress code for females going out in Port Elizabeth, South Africa?
I'm an exchange student that will be living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa during July and I would love to know what the locals (females specifically) wear when going out at night to clubs/pubs/bars/restaurants, etc. Here at home, we usually wear a casual dress, jeans and a silk top, and heels or boots depending on the weather. I don't want to give up my stilettos, but I don't want to stand out either! Please help me in understanding what is appropriate and what is not. Thanks!
South Africa - 6 Answers
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PE is a normal city, there isn't a strange "dress code". Its cool and windy in July so wear a jacket over that silky top when you go out.
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Um, Dress code is exactly the same as everywhere else.
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Great news...You don't have to give up your stilettos.
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south africa aint a jungle you know... it's really REALLY cold in july!!! i'll be goin there too in july to visit ma fam. dress excatly how you would normally dress for a club and stuff. b'lieve me, if you give up your stilettos THATS when you'll stand out. jst remember! BRING LOTSA WARM CLOTHES!!! YOU'LL FREEZE IN JULY!!! enjoy!!!!
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PE. Just a normal city. Same as anywhere else. Except it is known as the Windy City, so you can bear in mind whether you want the wind to get under your skirt or not.
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It's the same as anywhere else!

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