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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by cliqtips: 11:34am On Feb 17, 2022
Oggg:
u dnt need both for school application nor visa. Who said u do? Abo are you going for a course whre u will be in contact with vulnerable ppl? Thts d only group tht needs police report. Oga check well

I need one for now but I want to get the 2nd ready so that it won't be in rush when I now need it
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Oggg: 11:55am On Feb 17, 2022
cliqtips:
i need one for now but I want to get the 2nd ready so that it won't be in rush when I now need it
you dont need them for student visa. Anyway for police report go to fcid alagbon in lagos or zone 10 in abuja.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by cliqtips: 12:21pm On Feb 17, 2022
Oggg:
you dont need them for student visa. Anyway for police report go to fcid alagbon in lagos or zone 10 in abuja.

Ok, thank you.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by dixja: 2:59pm On Feb 17, 2022
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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by omogekaffy: 4:54pm On Feb 17, 2022
justwise,gisselle and others pls help with my case

omogekaffy:
Good Evening everyone, I've been a silent reader. I applied for a 6months uk visa since 22november 2021 but got a refusal letter yesterday. I am really dumbfonded cos i ensure i adhere to all the scopes gathered from here . I am self employed,earn 400k monthly and i ensure no lodgement and i ensure my monthly expenses did not exceed 120k... My closing balance was about £5403 and i stated in the application form form that my monthly expenses is £180 and the trip would cost me £1300. but to my surprise, it looked asif the ECO was drunk or too hard drugs when treatn my application.

Kindly find attached the refusal letter and you advise will be appreciated .Cc. justwise ,gisselle and other intelligent people ...

Thanks
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by AmeliaT: 6:10pm On Feb 17, 2022
Sorry about that. It’s part of the terms and conditions that if they don’t deem you to be a frequent flyer, they can give you a lower duration . Did she include her frequency plans? She can make a complaint and if no mercy, use this 6 month visa twice and renew asap.

Jenireva1:
My mum applied for a 2 years tourist visa but was given 6 months instead. Who else has experienced this?]

NB- She was previously issued a 6 months tourist visa 4 years ago

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by AmeliaT: 6:16pm On Feb 17, 2022
Sorry about this. The monthly expenditure is just too low. It’s self explanatory. It looks like a well coached application. How many people in lagos with a family spend just £180 a month but still afford to travel. Sorry doesn’t add up. Your balance is also different to what you declared on the form. Use Oanda converter next time.
What’s your travel history like? I suggest you build that first and then reapply.

My husband had large deposits and honestly just filled the form out organically. We didn’t discover nairaland until after the application but because he has extensive travel history, I believe it helped his case and he had good finances. I believe they create a profile of you based on your answers just like the Americans but they go a step further to Audit your documents to check for compliance and synergy. All the best, next time

omogekaffy:
Good Evening everyone, I've been a silent reader. I applied for a 6months uk visa since 22november 2021 but got a refusal letter yesterday. I am really dumbfonded cos i ensure i adhere to all the scopes gathered from here . I am self employed,earn 400k monthly and i ensure no lodgement and i ensure my monthly expenses did not exceed 120k... My closing balance was about £5403 and i stated in the application form form that my monthly expenses is £180 and the trip would cost me £1300. but to my surprise, it looked asif the ECO was drunk or too hard drugs when treatn my application.

Kindly find attached the refusal letter and you advise will be appreciated .Cc. justwise ,gisselle and other intelligent people ...

Thanks

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by AmeliaT: 6:18pm On Feb 17, 2022
Please apply for your PTA in good time and liaise with your RM to accelerate. Thanks, leef for the advice
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by beryour(m): 6:22pm On Feb 17, 2022
You do not need any of those for your school application nor visa, but I will recommend you get the police clearance report if you can as some jobs require it as part of their documentation in the UK.

It is done in Alabgon, Lagos.

PS: Not compulsory though.

cliqtips:


School application and visa
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Ezufree: 6:37pm On Feb 17, 2022
Hello friends, I have been following threads on this platform concerning UK universities and travel advices for a while, I must say I have silently learnt a lot from everyone. Please and please, I need your help and advice from time to time, as I have finally begun processing my journey.
So, I have gotten two offers. Glasgow Caledonian University and Derby university.

Please, I need near accurate advice on the following ;
Which is most preferable between the above mentioned universities in terms of environment and opportunities, security and affordability?
Second, I intend using my waec cert for English Proficiency visa purpose, but the date of birth on my waec cert differ from that on my international passport. Please, does this mean any danger and how can I resolve it asap?

Kind response and advice please. God bless you all.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by omogekaffy: 7:26pm On Feb 17, 2022
AmeliaT:
Sorry about this. The monthly expenditure is just too low. It’s self explanatory. It looks like a well coached application. How many people in lagos with a family spend just £180 a month but still afford to travel. Sorry doesn’t add up. Your balance is also different to what you declared on the form. Use Oanda converter next time.
What’s your travel history like? I suggest you build that first and then reapply.

My husband had large deposits and honestly just filled the form out organically. We didn’t discover nairaland until after the application but because he has extensive travel history, I believe it helped his case and he had good finances. I believe they create a profile of you based on your answers just like the Americans but they go a step further to Audit your documents to check for compliance and synergy. All the best, next time

Thank you


Thank you Amelia for your response... Well my monthly expenditure is not that low we r talking of about £180 which is almost 100k a month... My wife also have a good job and supports the family too... concerning the saving , the ECO made a mistake in my application... I disclosed 5403 but the ECo said 3403... i am not sure the ECo carefully treated my application.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Christabeliciou: 7:41pm On Feb 17, 2022
You have case and a score for the ECO to settle. Based on your actual disposed balance of 5403 as against ECO stated balance of 3403 .
You can use this valid error to turn the case to your favor. You can appeal for the ECO to review your stated balance as against what he stated, that it doesn't correlate. That you seek that your application to be readdress

omogekaffy:


Thank you Amelia for your response... Well my monthly expenditure is not that low we r talking of about £180 which is almost 100k a month... My wife also have a good job and supports the family too... concerning the saving , the ECO made a mistake in my application... I disclosed 5403 but the ECo said 3403... i am not sure the ECo carefully treated my application.

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by leef2022: 7:47pm On Feb 17, 2022
AmeliaT:
Please apply for your PTA in good time and liaise with your RM to accelerate. Thanks, leef for the advice

You welcome and enjoy your trip

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by leef2022: 7:50pm On Feb 17, 2022
nwaogukings03:


Thanks. what are non-essential travels?

Sorry for late response
Tourism, some business travels etc are regarded as non-essential travels.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by omogekaffy: 10:20pm On Feb 17, 2022
[quote author=Christabeliciou post=110314704]You have case and a score for the ECO to settle. Based on your actual disposed balance of 5403 as against ECO stated balance of 3403 .
You can use this valid error to turn the case to your favor. You can appeal for the ECO to review your stated balance as against what he stated, that it doesn't correlate. That you seek that your application to



Thats exactly my point christbp.. I stated 5403 as my savings in the application form and ECo said 3403.... Isnt that a blunder? The ECO first said 1800 for my monthly expenses when i stated 180... The ECo was so careless ... Let me have other opinion so i can be rest assured that i have a better chances.

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by omogekaffy: 10:22pm On Feb 17, 2022
Christabeliciou:
You have case and a score for the ECO to settle. Based on your actual disposed balance of 5403 as against ECO stated balance of 3403 .
You can use this valid error to turn the case to your favor. You can appeal for the ECO to review your stated balance as against what he stated, that it doesn't correlate. That you seek that your application to be readdress


Thats exactly my point christbp.. I stated 5403 as my savings in the application form and ECo said 3403.... Isnt that a blunder? The ECO first said 1800 for my monthly expenses when i stated 180... The ECo was so careless ... Let me have other opinion so i can be rest assured that i have a better chances. justwise, Gisselle and others pls lets have ur contribution oo

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by ikaonigent: 10:42pm On Feb 17, 2022
AmeliaT:
Please apply for your PTA in good time and liaise with your RM to accelerate. Thanks, leef for the advice
.....AmeliaT, Please how can I get PTA from my bank? kindly explain a bit or in details on how to go about it. my travel date is still April, just planning ahead. thank you.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Ruby105: 11:22pm On Feb 17, 2022
@AmeliaT Good evening pls I need your help , please I want to confirm if I can use other airline for my travel itinery or must it be British Airways or virgin Atlantic , please anyone with a valid answer should please help me ... Thank you
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Joyousgem: 7:38am On Feb 18, 2022
Joyousgem:
Visa alert!!!

Visit visa application for my parents.

Online submission - 15th of January
Biometric- 21st of January
Collection email - 8th of February
Dispatch email - 8th of February
Delivered passport with Visa -10th of February
2 years multiple entry for my mum.

Considering its a joint linked application, my Dad's application is still at DMC.

Update on my Dad's application
Paid mail sent - 11th of February, received response within 15minutes that a decision has been made.
Application transferred to VAC - 11th of February
Application received by VAC - 14th of February
Collection email - 14th of February
Delivered with 6month Visa - 16th of February

I pray all that all those awaiting a response get a positive news soon.

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Joyousgem: 7:49am On Feb 18, 2022
Ruby105:
@AmeliaT Good evening pls I need your help , please I want to confirm if I can use other airline for my travel itinery or must it be British Airways or virgin Atlantic , please anyone with a valid answer should please help me ... Thank you

You can use any airline if you choose to include a flight itinerary to justify your flight cost estimate. You are not limited to BA or Virgin Atlantic.

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by giselle237: 8:56am On Feb 18, 2022
Ruby105:
@AmeliaT Good evening pls I need your help , please I want to confirm if I can use other airline for my travel itinery or must it be British Airways or virgin Atlantic , please anyone with a valid answer should please help me ... Thank you
u need transit visa for air france,klm and lufthansa. Factor that in if u see those ones

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by AmeliaT: 10:19am On Feb 18, 2022
Sure! /www. tradesystem. gov. ng
Click on applicant, fill in all the information.
Attach your passport, visa and ticket.
Select the bank you want and also include written instruction for the bank to debit you for the amount stated.

Once done, forward the screenshot of application and confirmation email to your relationship manager to facilitate. You can keep tracking to see as it moves from reviewer to supervisor to approved. Then, just keep your fingers crossed and pray.

Make sure you do the application 14 days before the trip so you have enough time because even after approval, there's a queue for disbursement. Leef shared these tips and I just latched on to what he said. My request was approved the next day while my husband is still waiting because his RMs are just working in slowmo.

Cheers!

ikaonigent:
.....AmeliaT, Please how can I get PTA from my bank? kindly explain a bit or in details on how to go about it. my travel date is still April, just planning ahead. thank you.

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by AmeliaT: 10:28am On Feb 18, 2022
You can use any airline as long as they end up in the UK. I only use Virgin as I prefer direct flights even though they are more expensive. A friend bought Royal Air Maroc and then they stopped them from flying to the UK. She had to hustle for a refund etc. Emirates also had some drama. So, those are the risks with non direct flights. But feel free to use any.

Do note however that the flights that layover at airports in Europe require Schenghen transit- KLM, Air france, Lufthansa etc unless you have an American visa or Canadian PR etc. I classify my flights using these four tiers.

1. Direct and pricey- BA, Virgin
2. Non Direct which requires Transit visa- KLM, Air france, Lufthansa
3. "Cheap" Non Direct but no transit visa required- Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwandair, Egypt Air, Royal Air Maroc
4. Non Direct but no transit visa required (more expensive than above)- Emirates, Qatar, Turkish

Ruby105:
@AmeliaT Good evening pls I need your help , please I want to confirm if I can use other airline for my travel itinery or must it be British Airways or virgin Atlantic , please anyone with a valid answer should please help me ... Thank you
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Ricarhiemen: 11:34am On Feb 18, 2022
Ayodele112:
Please who can suggest a good provider for pcr day 2 test. I want to book for day 2. Thank you
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Gentlesoul3268: 12:06pm On Feb 18, 2022
Your surest best is to re- apply and address all what ECo stated in your refusal letter and tackle them with the evidence of what you filled in your VAF along with your refusal letter.

Last time I checked there's no appeal or adminstrative review for tourist visa anymore and if you sent a compliant email huh that take forever and there's no positive response from them.

Well you can complaint and reapply straight

The same thing happened to my wife and kids application too.






omogekaffy:


Thats exactly my point christbp.. I stated 5403 as my savings in the application form and ECo said 3403.... Isnt that a blunder? The ECO first said 1800 for my monthly expenses when i stated 180... The ECo was so careless ... Let me have other opinion so i can be rest assured that i have a better chances. justwise, Gisselle and others pls lets have ur contribution oo
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Ashirioluwa: 1:40pm On Feb 18, 2022
I applied for UK visa for one of my kid sisters. She was refused June last year but I reapplied for her again December 2021.

Biometrics / passport submission: December 3, 2021

Ready for pickup email received: February 15, 2022

Passport picked up today: February 18, 2022

Visa approved - 6 months

This is her first visa.

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Abby2020: 2:09pm On Feb 18, 2022
Congratulations, same date with mine but yet to receive any email...I pray I will be congratulated soon too��, I just sent another paid mail today again
Ashirioluwa:
I applied for UK visa for one of my kid sisters. She was refused June last year but I reapplied for her again December 2021.

Biometrics / passport submission: December 3, 2021

Ready for pickup email received: February 15, 2022

Passport picked up today: February 18, 2022

Visa approved - 6 months

This is her first visa.

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by pufframmy: 2:31pm On Feb 18, 2022
document submitted pls
Ashirioluwa:
I applied for UK visa for one of my kid sisters. She was refused June last year but I reapplied for her again December 2021.

Biometrics / passport submission: December 3, 2021

Ready for pickup email received: February 15, 2022

Passport picked up today: February 18, 2022

Visa approved - 6 months

This is her first visa.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Abby2020: 2:41pm On Feb 18, 2022
Please I got this email now from ukvi after I sent paid mail today,should I be expecting a collection email soon??

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Ehix41: 3:49pm On Feb 18, 2022
Visa Alert

Dependant Visa
Submitted Dec 19th 2021
Biometric 12 Jan, 2022
Issued 18 Feb 2022

Thank you all for the work you do here. I wish everyone waiting for their Visa all the best. Be patient and keep ur fingers crossed ✌️

My advice is try to be honest while filling applications, if you need more explanation, write a cover letter

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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Haiziik: 4:11pm On Feb 18, 2022
Hi everyone, please I received this email from the visa office this afternoon. Please what does this mean and what's to be done? My 15 w/d ends next week Wednesday. Please advice, thanks

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by solid3(m): 4:37pm On Feb 18, 2022
Hello everyone, Please I need a quick advice.

I have filled my uk tourist visa application but yet to submit and I have some concern about the proof of fund.

I own a company and I earn about 5ook every month even though I spend more than that monthly. In the application I said will spend about 2.4 millin for the trip and I will be contributing 6ook from my personal account to the trip while my company which I am the sole proprietor of will support with 1.8m.

The question is, do have to maintain more than 6ook in my personal account and more than 1.8m in my business account for about 30 days before submitting the application?
Is the proportion of contribution good enough?

Is there anything I’m missing out?

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