Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,143,323 members, 7,780,803 topics. Date: Thursday, 28 March 2024 at 10:39 PM

General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 - Travel (422) - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Travel / General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 (976980 Views)

General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 / General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 / General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (3) ... (419) (420) (421) (422) (423) (424) (425) (Go Down)

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by FrontPageLawyer(m): 8:26am On Oct 05, 2015
funlover1:
I submitted my application online yesterday and I am billed for Interview on Tuesday (with my wife). I want to draft a cover letter and include in the application, kindly advise on the following:

- Who do i address the cover letter to?

-What and what do i need to state in the letter?

- Can i use one cover letter for the two of us?

Also, the kids are not travelling with us, do i need to include their birth certificates in the application?

Thanks a milion

Interview or submission?

If you're in Lagos


(1)
The Entry Clearance Officer
The Deputy British High Commission
11, Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos.

(2)
Subject:
BUSINESS VISA/TOURIST VISA/FAMILY VISA, YOUR NAME, PASSPORT NUMBER.

First paragraph:
Introduction: This should include your name, work and designation.

Second paragraph:
During my Seven days visit which is fully paid for by (your name/sponsor/company), I will be staying at (hotel name,address and telephone)

Third paragraph:
Please find the following documents to support my visa application enclosed herein;
List the documents you have.

Last paragraph:
I trust that you will find that everything is in order and I assure you that I will return back to my work and family at the end of my seven days visit. For questions, clarification and interview, please feel free to contact me anytime.
Sincerely
(your name)
Mobile
Email
If you're self-employed, ensure it is typed on your company's letterhead and signed.

(3) Advise you write same for your wife so it doesn't look clumsy.

(4) YES, include your children's birth certificate.

Good luck bro.

4 Likes 1 Share

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by funlover1(m): 8:49am On Oct 05, 2015
it's for submission.

Thanks a million !

I will come back here and tell the house when I get the visa in a few days from now !!
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by uuspace(m): 9:03am On Oct 05, 2015
awumen:


justwise,uuspace and vicjustice,so should the letter of intro state this negotiation as a reason why am being allowed to go on vacation b4 the mandatory 6 months periodthe HR manager wants me to advise him on how to state the letter without bringing any issue to my application.

Awumen, The letter of introduction from your office should state that your leave for (When you want yo travel is approved .......) is approved , no need to include the negotiation agreements, though you can put that in other information part of your visa application.

I would want to ask, for your previous Visa applications, the letter you got from your place of employment what did they write.

Why i mentioned the issue is i know,it is rare to be entitled to leave,when you have just worked under 6 months for a company,So all you need to do is give reason why you are going on leave just after joining a company
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 11:36am On Oct 05, 2015
Beejayfoks:
@just wise I would be 17 this year November on the 19th I just saw my weac result but still waiting for unilag supplementary list. My mum said if my name is not there I should join my uncle over there that why am asking. And there is noting bad in reducing my age. Am still young


Oh yes! Everything is wrong with reducing your age and you are 'too young' to start entertaining criminal mind. If you start now thinking about how to cheat when will you stop or how far can you go?

Good luck.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by ToyinNick: 11:41am On Oct 05, 2015
Hello house,

Please I need an advise.
I sent my documents to Sheffield, that's after the form and TB, have been taken in Nigeria. I sent it to S3 8WA, but so far I have been receiving mails on this thread that docs are sent to Vulcan house S3 8NU, which is just 11mins walk from each other.
I would like to clarify which is right btw S3 8WA and S3 8NU.

Secondly, I sent the documents on the 26th September, which was on Saturday, and was received on Monday and signed by a guy called Mckenzie (thats after I tracked it with the royal mail I used to send the document - Special delivery service), I was just wondering that since I posted it to S3 8WA, I have not received any email to let me know that it's been received (except for royal mail tracking). I would just want to now how long it takes to receive an email that it's been received, or will I not receive any email until a decision have been made?

In a nutshell
1. I want to know the right postcode if it is S3 8WA (Where I sent it to), or Vulcan House S3 8NU
2. I want to know when I should be able to receive an email. I am panicking cos I dunno if they were able to receive it in the first place.

Please I would appreciate lots of responses in regards to this issue. God bless in advance
Hoping to hear from you soon.

Angel
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by OGreene: 12:40pm On Oct 05, 2015
shocked Why lie about something that can slip easily. Tell that person advising you that you can wait for the right time.

Beejayfoks:
@just wise I would be 17 this year November on the 19th I just saw my weac result but still waiting for unilag supplementary list. My mum said if my name is not there I should join my uncle over there that why am asking. [/b]And there is noting bad in reducing my age[b]. Am still young
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by tolaolu: 2:06pm On Oct 05, 2015
Please in recent times what's the usual time lag for an application submitted at VI.
Also does the number of days start from submitting date or online application date.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by APFM(m): 2:58pm On Oct 05, 2015
APFM:

Thank you.
So how much should i have in my acct to apply, length of study is 2mnths and my fees is inclusive my accomodation.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Portsmouth86(f): 7:11pm On Oct 05, 2015
Hi all (@Justwise)

One of my friends needs some advice.

He first came as a student in 2010, and then a post study visa and is now on a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa which runs until 2017.

His question is, after this visa expires, which options has he got to remain in the UK aside from renewing this visa or getting married. He runs his own business but not to the extent in which the 2nd stage entrepreneur visa requirements for the renewal.

He just wants to be able to stay here, since he has built up a life and business, however wants to remain legitimately on his own back.

kind regards and any advice is greatly appreciated.

Karen
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by tolaolu: 8:28pm On Oct 05, 2015
tolaolu:
Please in recent times what's the usual time lag for an application submitted at VI.
Also does the number of days start from submitting date or online application date.
Someone she please help with a response
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by FrontPageLawyer(m): 9:04pm On Oct 05, 2015
tolaolu:

Someone she please help with a response

Ikeja is 10 working days, VI shouldn't be more than 15 working days
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Nobody: 10:20pm On Oct 05, 2015
justwise:


Did you state this during your visa application?
no sir I did not state that I would be writing any exam because I had no intention of doing that during my application.
but as it is now, the only requirement left for my graduate application is this particular (ORELA) exam Which is not available in Africa at all. its only available in usa and in London. please I need advice because I plan going for my study next summer 2016
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by sabrinaqueenzy: 10:25pm On Oct 05, 2015
Please
Just to be sure, can i travel to turkey dis month, and apply for Uk visa the next month?
Thanks for your reply
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by veeveezu: 10:28pm On Oct 05, 2015
@frontpagelawyer thank you for your response so far, please see the breakdown for my 6 Days trip in Jan
Please will appreciate responses from all the gurus on this too
Living costs 35 GBP
Income to dependants 70 GBP
Cost of trip to me 910 GBP
Total amount available 950 GBP
Cost of aeroplane 410 GBP
Cost of accommodation 330 GBP
Cost of living expenses 170 GBP
Regards
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by a4avoke: 3:17am On Oct 06, 2015
Hello,
I want to apply for a general visa to the UK. I have been to the UK before for study in 2011 and my visa expired in 2013. I want to attend my brother's graduation in December but my problem is finance. Though I have been working for two years plus now, but I don't have enough cash in my account now. I want to know how much I should have in my account before submitting an application. Also, can I submit a bank statement of just 2 weeks?
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 8:34am On Oct 06, 2015
ToyinNick:
Hello house,

Please I need an advise.
I sent my documents to Sheffield, that's after the form and TB, have been taken in Nigeria. I sent it to S3 8WA, but so far I have been receiving mails on this thread that docs are sent to Vulcan house S3 8NU, which is just 11mins walk from each other.
I would like to clarify which is right btw S3 8WA and S3 8NU.

Secondly, I sent the documents on the 26th September, which was on Saturday, and was received on Monday and signed by a guy called Mckenzie (thats after I tracked it with the royal mail I used to send the document - Special delivery service), I was just wondering that since I posted it to S3 8WA, I have not received any email to let me know that it's been received (except for royal mail tracking). I would just want to now how long it takes to receive an email that it's been received, or will I not receive any email until a decision have been made?

In a nutshell
1. I want to know the right postcode if it is S3 8WA (Where I sent it to), or Vulcan House S3 8NU
2. I want to know when I should be able to receive an email. I am panicking cos I dunno if they were able to receive it in the first place.

Please I would appreciate lots of responses in regards to this issue. God bless in advance
Hoping to hear from you soon.

Angel
S3 8WA Is their post code, there is no specific time/ date for receiving acknowledgment email or letter
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 8:50am On Oct 06, 2015
Portsmouth86:
Hi all (@Justwise)

One of my friends needs some advice.

He first came as a student in 2010, and then a post study visa and is now on a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa which runs until 2017.

His question is, after this visa expires, which options has he got to remain in the UK aside from renewing this visa or getting married. He runs his own business but not to the extent in which the 2nd stage entrepreneur visa requirements for the renewal.

He just wants to be able to stay here, since he has built up a life and business, however wants to remain legitimately on his own back.

kind regards and any advice is greatly appreciated.

Karen

If I were him I will do everything legally within the law to stay on the current visa category because that is the shortest way of getting ILR in the UK and he just 2 years to achieve that. Just one renewer he will be eligible for indefinite stay.

Switching to other visa type now will not help him that much
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 8:54am On Oct 06, 2015
prayerrain:

no sir I did not state that I would be writing any exam because I had no intention of doing that during my application.
but as it is now, the only requirement left for my graduate application is this particular (ORELA) exam Which is not available in Africa at all. its only available in usa and in London. please I need advice because I plan going for my study next summer 2016

General visiting visa will allow you to do that though if the exam last longer than your stated stay-period it may cause a problem when you go for renewer as you did not mention anything about the exam during your application.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 8:57am On Oct 06, 2015
a4avoke:
Hello,
I want to apply for a general visa to the UK. I have been to the UK before for study in 2011 and my visa expired in 2013. I want to attend my brother's graduation in December but my problem is finance. Though I have been working for two years plus now, but I don't have enough cash in my account now. I want to know how much I should have in my account before submitting an application. Also, can I submit a bank statement of just 2 weeks?


Is not about how much you should have in your account it's about how much you earn and available for the trip.

You can't submit 2 weeks old bank statement.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Oreskid: 8:58am On Oct 06, 2015
@ Oga justwise, i greet u and appreciate all ur good works here and to all the good people here. Pls I want to know if it's when u get email from Sheffield that online application received. That the 12 weeks start counting or when u make the original submission online or when u submit at application center cos I got the email two weeks after submission and supporting doc sent and received too in Sheffield. Thanks hope to get a response
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 9:00am On Oct 06, 2015
Oreskid:
@ Oga justwise, i greet u and appreciate all ur good works here and to all the good people here. Pls I want to know if it's when u get email from Sheffield that online application received. That the 12 weeks start counting or when u make the original submission online or when u submit at application center cos I got the email two weeks after submission and supporting doc sent and received too in Sheffield. Thanks hope to get a response

It starts counting the moment you hand in your application and submit your biometric details at visa centre.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Oreskid: 9:03am On Oct 06, 2015
Thanks so much. Will continue to count then. I appreciate you so much.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 9:15am On Oct 06, 2015
Oreskid:
Thanks so much. Will continue to count then. I appreciate you so much.

Take your mind off it because the waiting can be frustrating, it takes average of 3months.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by obiaguna(m): 9:20am On Oct 06, 2015
@justwise. Pls what does a general UK visa entail. Steps and procedures to acquire one. Does it permit one to work and reside legally in the UK subject to renewal? Thanks.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 9:30am On Oct 06, 2015
obiaguna:
@justwise. Pls what does a general UK visa entail. Steps and procedures to acquire one. Does it permit one to work and reside legally in the UK subject to renewal? Thanks.


No it does non of that, it's opposite of all you listed there.

Steps and procedures are here already.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by obiaguna(m): 9:50am On Oct 06, 2015
justwise:
[/b]

No it does non of that, it's opposite of all you listed there.

Steps and procedures are here already.

Juts Googled about tier 2 general visa which says one must have a sponsor(employer) before one can apply for the visa. If you say it doesn't permit one to reside and work legally, how then does one achieve that? Can you state the exact pages where this info can be found so I can read up or can you tell me yourself or anything else. Thanks.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by ToyinNick: 9:52am On Oct 06, 2015
Thanks so much Justwise, do appreciate...I was thinking it was Vulcan house because the adviser I spoke to at the Embassy was saying Vulcan house...thanks
justwise:

S3 8WA Is their post code, there is no specific time/ date for receiving acknowledgment email or letter
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Davdar: 10:13am On Oct 06, 2015
Hello Justwise

I need advice on a visa refusal. My husband got his passport today and he is been refused on the following grounds:
We first met on 10/04/2012 and started the relationship in August 2012 and got married on 06/08/2014
We used calling cards as evidence of communication but the calling cards have no names and they aware that cards are readily available in Ghana to purchase as second hand. There is no itemised telephone records so they not satisfied.
The photographs provided are of our wedding day with a few on different occasions. However it appears that these photographs were all taken during the same visit by your sponsor. So therefore am not satisfied. Furthermore there is no evidence that your sponsor has been to visit you after the marriage on August 2014. Am not satisfied that your relationship is genuine and subsisting or that you intend to live together permanently in the UK.

Those are the reasons. Please advice me on what to do? Should I do the appeal or what? And If I do, and add extra supporting documents as I went to Ghana last month as a prove, do we have a chance ? Do I need to get a lawyer? Any suggestions on the platform will be appreciated. Thank you
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Oreskid: 10:37am On Oct 06, 2015
Alright bro, i will, thanks so much. U re one in a million. It's cos my wife wants me back so much
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by worry359(m): 11:16am On Oct 06, 2015
obiaguna:


Juts Googled about tier 2 general visa which says one must have a sponsor(employer) before one can apply for the visa. If you say it doesn't permit one to reside and work legally, how then does one achieve that? Can you state the exact pages where this info can be found so I can read up or can you tell me yourself or anything else. Thanks.

To keep things simple.
There is no visa that will allow you to go to the UK and then look for work.
Visitor visa is for holiday, then return home.
Student visa is for study, then return home.
If you can find employment with a large company in a highly skilled job, then the company can sponsor a working visa.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by OGreene: 11:24am On Oct 06, 2015
Hi, this is what I have to say.

- ur cost of living is quite low, also when compared to amount given to dependants. So you give out double of what you spend in a month?

- you can take down cost of accommodation to £270 and add the balance to airplane fare making it £470, like N155,000. You can get hotels for £40± multiply it by 6 is about £270. It's very okay.

- cost of trip is £910, over 300k. Hope you have enough fund in ur acct.

House, I hope changing the number of days poster will be staying wouldn't raise eye brows at the POE. I remember it was more than 6 days before sha. As a first-timer without immigration history...

veeveezu:
@frontpagelawyer thank you for your response so far, please see the breakdown for my 6 Days trip in Jan
Please will appreciate responses from all the gurus on this too
Living costs 35 GBP
Income to dependants 70 GBP
Cost of trip to me 910 GBP
Total amount available 950 GBP
Cost of aeroplane 410 GBP
Cost of accommodation 330 GBP
Cost of living expenses 170 GBP
Regards
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by justwise(m): 11:42am On Oct 06, 2015
obiaguna:


Juts Googled about tier 2 general visa which says one must have a sponsor(employer) before one can apply for the visa. If you say it doesn't permit one to reside and work legally, how then does one achieve that? Can you state the exact pages where this info can be found so I can read up or can you tell me yourself or anything else. Thanks.

Tier 2 general visa is work visa/work permit and its not the same as general visitors visa

If you want to read more then here is the official govt website https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/overview

(1) (2) (3) ... (419) (420) (421) (422) (423) (424) (425)

Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 4 / General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 / Travelling To Canada Part 10

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 67
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.