[Ebenezar1]

Has it been 8 weeks yet? if not then relax a little only worry around 12 weeks.

 

[Ebenezar1]

You could do the power of attorney thing. Doesn't she have a valid visa in the meantime . You can always collect it when you come back if the other visa is still valid.

 

[Ebenezar1]

Yaa I get it rather be safe then if that's the case. It's likely to be out by then . But still rather do homework on the power of attorney process and have it on standby.

 

[Ebenezar1]

Given your situation, I would definitely follow up at 10 weeks.

 

[Ebenezar1]

I think your best option would be to send your passport back and someone collects on your behalf. Provided that it has been issued by then. I'm not sure if you can have 2 applications in the system for the same Visa. I'm sorry on this one I cant advise further because your visa has taken way too long to come out which is odd for an SA application and you have travel plans.

Ideally you don't leave SA till you have a visa in hand . But you had made plans already. So maybe Obiyepeh can advise.