I got it!

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 2:14 pm

Wow, what a good feeling I got my approved HSMP letter (dated 5 August)a few moments ago.

I submitted my application on 4 March 2004. They processed the fees on 10 March 2004. In mid June I was requested to submit more details, which I have done and approval was granted on 5 August 2004.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED AND SUPPORTED ME IN MY APPLICATION - AS WE SAY IN SOUTH AFRICA - BAIE DANKIE (THANK YOU).

raoms · Post by **raoms** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:00 pm

if I am not wrongyou are 10/03/2004 applicant right ? So late...any way congrats. and all the best for EC

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:06 pm

good memory roams...

tgs · Post by **tgs** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 4:03 pm

Baie Geluk !

Now you need to get the EC. Is there Embassy office in Cape Town or do you need travel to Pretoria ?

Chess · Post by **Chess** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:05 pm

JayGee

Congratulations and good luck with EC and job hunting..dont forget to bring for us some casle lager bottles

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:16 pm

TGS&Chess - Tx

No High Commission in Cape Town only in Pta.
Chess - no castle bottles - sorry boet!!

Ajay Kumar Singh · Post by **Ajay Kumar Singh** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 12:55 pm

So finally you did it, welcome to the club

tgs · Post by **tgs** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 11:57 am

So JayGee when you going to PTA ? When I got my letter I wasn't willing to wait for DHL to dilver it for, went to collect it from them in Parkview, open the packet, jumped out of the roof (My car had a sunroof), drove to High Commision, struggle to get parking for 30mins, went in, got my ticket, waited 1 hour, handed in the form and paif the money, waited another 3 hours and got my EC. They only took asked for the HSMP letter and my passport. No Interviews.

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 12:06 pm

tgs - great stuff - I meant to ask do you need to send in the stuff or can you just go and give it in and wait for it - since I know I can do it that way, I'll arrange for a flight soonest to Jhb drive to Pta and give it in - wow - thanks tgs!!

astro · Post by **astro** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 12:51 pm

Dear JayGee

I am also a South African applicant. I contacted the British Consulate in Pretoria today.

If you go to Pretoria yourself you will obtain entry clearance the same day, whereas if you send your application to Pretoria it may take 10 days.

You should take with you:
Your decision letter
All your documents submitted for the HSMP application
3 Months Bank Statements
Proof of accomodation
Passport
2 Passport photos
R 900 processing fee

I would be grateful if you would share your Pretoria EC experience with me as hopefully I will be going soon too!

tgs · Post by **tgs** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:26 pm

Remember they close the doors at 11am and the latest time you can make payment is 1pm, it is on their website. Also they not open on UK public or South African public holidays.

I took all the documents that astro mentioned, but they didn't wanted it. Only the letter, Photos, passport and the of course money. They money they carge are £ so they convert it to R. Make sure you take morethan enought cash. There is a vending machine on the 1st floor.

astro you already have your letter ?

tgs · Post by **tgs** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:28 pm

JayGee, are you going to use the 70% discount that SAA is giving for flights between JHB and CT ?...

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:56 pm

Tx TGS and ASTRO

TGS-70% discount did not know about it - nevertheless was thinking of setting up bus meeting in Pta - I need to go there anyway and then use same oppurtunity - however if 70% disc then I will pay for earlier fligt to Pta - where can I read more - on flysaa.com?

Kayalami · Post by **Kayalami** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:07 pm

Jaygee,

I join the forum in congratulating you on your success. EC issuance should be straightforward - South Africa is one of the countries with an online application/ payment system unless you fancy a trip to PTA and cost not an issue. I would rather lounge in CPT notwithstanding the recent rains

. Best wishes - K.

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:45 pm

Kayalami - tx for your lovely kind words - whilst I may or may not pay - the excitement and urgency of getting EC is of paramount importance, hence a trip to Pta is worth the while.

tgs · Post by **tgs** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:20 pm

If you apply over the internet how do they put your EC in the passport ?

They had a special a while ago, yes you had to book on their website. I think it was only valid for september bookings.

Papafaith · Post by **Papafaith** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:38 pm

Jay, congratulations.

astro · Post by **astro** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 8:47 am

Jaygee, did you get your entry clearance yet?

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 7:28 am

Astro - no EC yet - I'm flying up on Thursday - so I'll file for EC.

Your status..?

astro · Post by **astro** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 7:50 am

I should receive all my HSMP documents today/tomorrow by courier, so I intend applying for entry clearance on Wednesday.

I am trying to find out whether entry clearance is still being processed in one day as I would like to fly out on Wednesday evening.
I am really battling to get through to them on the phone. I need to buy my air ticket today so may just fly on Thursday to be on the safe side!

the last hurdle - phew!

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:03 am

Astro - you mean leaving SA or just flying to Pta?

astro · Post by **astro** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:39 am

Flying to Pretoria tomorrow afternoon and then to London on Wednesday/Thursday evening. Should actually be starting my job in London today - but visa was running a little late!

JayGee · Post by **JayGee** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:42 am

Congrats....let me know your EC results and the procedure, please and thanks.

Btw, where are you located in SA?

tgs · Post by **tgs** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:35 am

Astro, they process it the same day. Just make sure you arrive early enought.

astro · Post by **astro** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:48 am

Jaygee, I am currently in the Eastern Cape.

TGS, when did you obtain your entry clearance? It seems they are incredibly busy right now and not even answering their phones so I have been unable to confirm the current situation!
If I fly on Thursday night though, the flights are much more expensive so I would really like to fly on Wednesday if I knew I could definitely get entry clearance by Wednesday afternoon.

BTW, what time did you arrive at the consulate and what time did you leave with your stamped passport?

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