VISA's for cyclists

[OcTaLL]

I realy dont know why u guys struggel with visa's for belgium!! Because i got one last year without any problems!

 

it is not the process of getting the VISA, the problem is that not everybody has got R30000 lying in their bank accounts or have someone who is willing to put that into their accounts to get the VISA.

 

If you or anybody knows of someone willing to put this amount into my account that will be great.

 

Maybe there is a company that could help us and get some FREE publicity. I'llmake sure they get the pubicity they deserve.

[Lancealot]

u dont need R30000 in ur bank!!

[The Saint]

Why not just apply for a MASTERCARD??

[Lancealot]

i went to belgium last year and had non of the probs u guys have!! i told u!! if u show them u have a place 2 stay and its already paid for they will give u a visa!!

[Breeze]

If I were in SA I would have helped you all!  try applying through MDSvisapak. they have good contacts inside and normaly everything excepted. 

[Breeze]

Important Note	Effective 01 April 2007, Belgium will no longer accept temporary passports for visa application. Schengen Visa: The country of your longest stay will issue your visa, except when one is on fully organised tour, when one applies to the country of the port of first entry Visa can't be issued more than 3 months before departure date
Delay	2 - 3 days (48 hours) to process a normal bona fide Schengen visa - Please ensure that visa applications reach the issuing authorities at least one week before departure date.
Cost/Validity	Payment in cash only! (ZAR620.00 subject to currency fluctuation) One month visa - one, two or multiple entries - 60 Euro 31-90 days visa with one entry - 60 Euro 31-90 days visa with two or multiple entries - 60 Euro 1 year multiple entry / business visa - 60 Euro ***Visa must be used within 3 months of date of issue except for the 1 year multiple entry which is valid for 6 months

Requirements

The Consulate General in Johannesburg will not accept any visa applications via fax.  No self addressed stamped registered envelope necessary.

Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the visa expires.

Two recent colour photo, full itinerary (not only mentioning the flight itinerary but also the surface),

One application form fully completed in a legible way.  Only original forms are accepted. And signed.

Proof of accommodation plus photocopy or invitation letter from Belgium.

Letter from travel agency can only be accepted if identity and itinerary of the traveller  are confirmed.

Employment letter stating leave dates.

Medical insurance min 30 000 Euro. plus photocopy. 

Airline reservation 

Insurance obtained when paying by credit card is no longer accepted.

A personal interview can be requested at the discretion of any visa officer

Visa for SA passport holders married to /or minor children of EU Citizens is FREE of charge.  Copy of EU passport/ birth certificate/ marriage certificate to be submitted.

Foreign Exchange

Bank letter stating applicant has sufficient funds.

Receipt when forex has been purchased.

Recent bank statement.

Proof of travellers cheques that has been bought.

R300 p/day with pre-paid accommodation.

R600 p/day without pre-paid accommodation or

Original engagement de prise en charge/verbintenis tot tenlasteneming legalised at the commune/gemeentehuis in Belgium.

Atleast 3 last pay slips of the person signing the document.

Minors

For minor under 21 travelling alone: written permission of BOTH parents (signatures or permission must be certified by police - original documents).

For minor travelling with one parent: written permission of the second parent (signature on permission must be certified by police - original documents).

Days Closed

2007: 21 Mar / 06, 09, 27 Apr / 01, 17, 28 May/ 09, 15 Aug 25 Sep / 01, 15 Nov /25,26 Dec 

Office Hours

Visa applications: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri - 09h00-12h00
Collections: Mon-Fri - 09h00-12h00 / 13h30-15h30
Telephonic enquiries 13h30 to 15h30 only (011) 912 9607/11

Contact Details

Belgian Consulate General (Johannesburg)

Telephone No	:	(011) 912-9600 (Visa Dep.)
Fax No	:	(011) 447-5496
Street Address	:	158 Jan Smuts Building  9 Walters Ave  3rd  Floor  West Core, Wing  Rosebank  Johannesburg
Postal Address	:	P.O.Box 3431  Parklands  2121
Email	:	johannesburg@diplobel.be
Website	:	www.diplomatie.be/en/travel/visa.asp

[Breeze]

Spain

 

Note	All applicants are asked to please check visas prior to departure! No urgent visas will be issued. Only original bank letters will be accepted - no copies! *Foreign passport holders must have permanent residence in South Africa stamped in their passports & provide original documents from the Dept. of Home Affairs.*
Requirements	Temp passports are now allowed. May not be older than 2 months from date of issue also requires a certified copy of ID & the receipt for permanent passport. 2 application forms must be completed and signed. 2 colour photos must be stapled to the designated area on 1of the forms. Photocopies must be made of the information page of the passport and passport number, air ticket, accommodation, medical insurance and foreign exchange receipt, before submission. Originals of the above will be checked and handed back whilst copies will be retained. Valid passport with 90 days validity after expiry of visa. FOREIGN EXCHANGE: A receipt is required. If passenger prefers to use a credit card, a bank letter must be submitted stating that the passenger has a credit card facility, as well as the amount of funds available on that account. The minimum amount required for passengers with proof of accommodation is R 400 worth of forex per person per day where as passengers without proof of accommodation need a minimum of R700 worth of forex per person per day. CONFIRMATION OF ACCOMMODATION: Either hotel booking of RCI exchange voucher must be submitted. Invitation letters from Spain must be notarised or certified in Spain AIR TICKET & MEDICAL INSURANCE: Valid return air ticket. The ticket must show Spain as the main destination. MEDICAL INSURANCE: Proof of medical insurance (minimum R250 000) is needed. When the ticket is paid for by credit card insurance is automatic- credit card number must appear on the air ticket as proof. BUSINESS TRIP: A business letter must be supplied by the South African company as well as the invite form the Spanish Company. FOREIGN PASSPORT HOLDERS: Must provide original permanent residence documentation from the Dept of Home Affairs as well as the stamp in the passport. 3 photo's, 3 forms and letter of employment must be supplied. If foreign passport holder has acquired residence through marriage to a South African citizen, the South African spouse might be required to accompany the applicant for a personal interview upon application. Spouse and children of EU passport holders obtain a Gratis visa upon presentation of certified copies of the marriage certificate, birth certificate and copy of EU passport. Passports must be submitted without any cover. Applications will not be accepted through fax or mail. Applicant has to go in person however if the applicant is unable to make it, someone else can go and apply for him/her.
Delay	7 working days from date of submission.  Groups consisting of more than 10 applicants take 14 days to process. The Spanish Embassy reserve the right to take up to 14 working days to process visa application.
Cost/Validity	60 Euro (for all  types of visas) -  Cash only All Visa Receipts must be presented on the day of collection or passport will not be released.
Minors	Under 18 years must submit certified written consent by both parents or guardians when not travelling with parents or only 1 parent.
Office Hours	Mon-Fri : 09h00-11h00 (Submissions)               09h00-12h00 (Collections)
Days Closed	2007 : 01, 02 May/ 12 Oct/ 6 Dec And All South African holidays
Contact Details	The Spanish Embassy - Pretoria Telephone No : (012) 460-0123 Fax No : (012) 460-2280 Street Address : 337 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria Postal Address : P.O. Box 1633, Pretoria, 0001

Breeze2007-05-23 14:46:24

[Icycling]

In Cape town the Dutch embassy is very helpfull. Just have the documents required and a letter from credit card company stating their enought funds - this can even be a "sponored" credit card i.e. issued off one of your parents ( that does not mean you can just spend money).

 

 

 

Last time I even got a 3 year schengen Visa max 90 days at a time - that means 90 days in and allowed back after 90 days! Ok I also do a lot of business their.

[OcTaLL]

Icycling, don't you want sponsor such a CC or as you do business there would it no be better and cheaper to have someone in Belgium that you can just contact to do the work for you? eg. me?

Just a thought...