Milito:
It's been so quiet here. Are people tired of applying to Italy?

Anyways did biometrics on the 21st Feb. Still awaiting feedback.

Good evening, please did you include your tax clearance certificate.
Not sure if it’s compulsory. Not been able to get mine for a reasonable amount.

mabella123:
I wrote Ielts and got a band 7 but I need to improve on my writing and reading. Pls it’s IDP better than British council? I wrote with BC and people are saying that I should go with IDP this time. Pls I need your advice.

I haven’t written British council before but I heard same and that’s why I opted for IDP. Questions were (to a large extent) easier than the online practice tests. I use IELTS online tests dot com for practice.
I think the key is to keep trying a lot of mock questions (especially for reading and listening) check the questions you failed and try to understand the reason why an answer is A and not B.
All questions are categorized by different sections, use that to determine your area of weakness and practice more questions that fall under that category.

For writing, there are rules you need to adhere to, check IELTS by Liz. Also, are you writing paper based?

If you’re looking for something easier check CELPIP, it is also an acceptable English test.

[quote author=pufframmy post=115042364]wow congrat
pls can you share your timelime and document submmitted to help others
thanks

Same documents outlined, passport, flight and hotel booking, introductory letter, 6-month payslips, insurance, previous visas employment letter, introduction letter, 6-month bank statement, reservation for a tourist attraction (I booked one via booking.com). That’s all I can remember (might have left out something).

Don’t waste money taking a passport as you would still need to pay for one inside..
i submitted on the 7th of July and got it on the 18th of July.

jeff1980:

I used a foreign card to make my payment yesterday, I can pay for you if you are unable to make the payment. I will not charge 50K but I will charge you moderately.

Oh, thank you. Sorted already, got the visa

Please I have tried to pay for the appointment with no luck, even tried a dollar card now. Please can anybody help with information on how to process payment