Nchabuomo:


You didn't need to attach your bank statement as you already stated that your BF is the sponsor of the trip. All the ECO needs to see is your BF account statement. Congratulations

babs4all:
Great People in the house, please check this out. I want a date for 16th or 17th. What does sold means here? I tried to select a time without success?

royalmu:
From the picture you posted, there are no free dates there.

babs4all:


House, is it possible to choose a date in December and walk into TLS in November for biometrics not minding the cost?

babs4all:


House, is it possible to choose a date in December and walk into TLS in November for biometrics not minding the cost?

Irenenwaka:


Woow this is new to me you know.... i thought the applicant just got lucky, because i know alot of times when an applicant declares that they will be fully sponsored by someone the embassy will still say that '' although they might be sponsored but they willl still need to have a clear understanding of the applicants economic and financial situation in the country''.

i was reallly surprised that she didn't put in her statement yet she got a visa.

Nchabuomo:


Ideally account balance doesn't really explain someone's economic status or situation as the balance might not be truly available to the individual. Rather employment status, asset etc taken holistically with the account statement might.

I have gotten a UK tourist visa with less than N500,000 account balance. I feel one can always attach their account statement but it's not compulsory for sponsored trips. Except of course the sponsor had transferred the funds for the trip into your account i.e 1. You don't want to attach the sponsors account statement showing the line item debit/ transfer.

Sleeknay:
GLORY GLORY GLORY... MY VISA WAS GRANTED.
i did my biometrics on 20th October, got a mail from TLC to come pick up on 6th November (13 working days).
i dont know how i was lucky cause sincerely i was really scared and skeptical on my chances of getting the visa.
cause one i didnt upload my bank statement, there was no point cause my account isnt clear, i have unusual credits there, and from what i gathered here, bank statements issues are always a cause of refusal.

i think what did the trick for me is because i made my application simple, i ensured i summarized all my points and put everything i needed to say in the Application form, i did that because in case the ECO does not open my cover letter i would still be grounded cause i have laid my case already.

Also, i would be travelling with my boyfriend, so i uploaded our pictures and i did an explanation on where we took all the pictures, (i included pictures of us at date night, goofy pictures, e.t.c, but nothing inappropriate) my reason was i needed the pictures as proof of relationship because he is my sponsor for the trip. also in my cover letter i refered the ECO to his bank statement and the actual dates when he sent money to me, because he always send money to me.

finally, for my itinerary, what i did was to google tourist places in uk that relates to my career, rather than stating the generic london eye e.t.c, i needed something to show that albeit that i am travelling for tourism i still want to gain something from the trip.

This worked for me, it may not work for everyone , so this is just for enlightenment, i learnt so much from reading this thread, so i just thought to share my story also.

goodluck to everyone expecting a positive news.

What God can not do does not exist.

UhnNah:


Correct! The number one factor that will always determine if you qualify for a ‘visiting visa’ would be your ‘ties’ who you are,what's attached to you, what would bring you back home etc (That is why the United States don’t usually check bank statements for visiting visas) then your money! If you can afford it and if the money is available for your use!

I know full housewives who got their UK visas without a penny in their account, why? Husband is sponsoring and they got kids to return to after their visits!

By the way, The UK visa you got with less than 500K in your account, what year was that pls?

sambo194:
Please my question is that: who are those making decisions on application? Are they Nigerians like us working with them or British?

LoyalRoyalty:
Try and use GTB mastercard if you have access to any. Let's know the outcome.

Pompoms:
I was up all night trying to pay for my children's applications with my GTBANK card. The first went smoothly but the other two is different. I even tried using Stanbic. And I already booked the first appointment , hoping to link the others.

Bamo2020:
Good day our great gurus in house.
Is it advisable to reapply after six months of being refused UK visa?

Bamo2020:
Good day our great gurus in house.
Is it advisable to reapply after six months of being refused UK visa?

LoyalRoyalty:
It might have been as a result of network error since the first payment was successful. You have to keep trying.

Pompoms:
I was up all night trying to pay for my children's applications with my GTBANK card. The first went smoothly but the other two is different. I even tried using Stanbic. And I already booked the first appointment , hoping to link the others.

Pompoms:
Thank you very much.
Still getting the same message.
Should I cancel the first appointment? It's on Tuesday.

gentilityndu:

To save yourself too many stress, you would’ve used Paga... I used Paga to pay mine, it was as smooth as... keep trying, it will definitely go through.

Pompoms:
Thank you very much.
Still getting the same message.
Should I cancel the first appointment? It's on Tuesday.

Pompoms:
Thank you very much.
Still getting the same message.
Should I cancel the first appointment? It's on Tuesday.

gentilityndu:

To save yourself too many stress, you would’ve used Paga... I used Paga to pay mine, it was as smooth as... keep trying, it will definitely go through.

UhnNah:


Like iyatrustee said i think you exceeded the monthly limit CBN allows on Nigerian cards per month! Get another person to help you with their GTB card or use the Paga option!