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mountmos:
The DHA website is not responsive. You can’t save data, it keeps giving error messages - even when tried late or mid night. It’s the same challenge. VFS is a smoother process but at higher rate ($87).

Atinukemi23:
Thank you, I thought it was my internet connection, I had to use 2 different laptops, 2 different emails to sign up on each laptop to see but even up till now nothing works.

And it was not like that upper week when I applied, but the rejection due to yellow card has brought me back to the bottom.

I even tried using my mobile, it will tell you service error contact bla bla and give a code silly codes.

mroyato:
Been on it since last week too. Managed to save some of my data, but it's been unnecessarily stressful.

hunee:
id number is your passport number

Donrolex123:
Yes, you are to scan both the front, back, and the inside pages as well.

I guess you scanned just the front and back page, maybe that's why u were refused.

You're traveling in August, you have to reapply immediately..

Is there anyone having problem applying for the EVisa ? The website kept buffering and logging me out and it doesn’t save the informations, I am
Having to start over and over again.
Could it be because it is weekend ? But that is funny.
I will try again tomorrow or just wait till Monday to re apply since the last rejection was just last week.

Success.

leonweidefli:
But they don't even respond to emails

Donrolex123:
Yes, you are to scan both the front, back, and the inside pages as well.

I guess you scanned just the front and back page, maybe that's why u were refused.

You're traveling in August, you have to reapply immediately..

Success.

Donrolex123:
Hello guys

3 months E visa has been approved, I applied via the DHA website, they responded in 5 working days, did everything myself.

Thanks Hunee and Jeslom

Atinukemi23:
Hello I need a quick advise I booked VFS appointment for myself and 3 children to visit Johannesburg.
After I paid 100k I realised I can do Evisa but unfortunately the VFS fees are not refundable.

I submitted online on Friday all documentation and evidence of Funds completed only to be refused today (yellow fever certificates invalid ) for the 4 of us.
Email said I can appeal within 10working days but I know appeal do take forever and we are to travel for a week first week of August.

Would you suggest re applying ? And writing another cover letter to address this present refusal ? And attach further proof that the certificates are genuine as I have downloaded proof from the ministry of health website.
Thanks.

CaptRufus:
Please can someone help me out with South African tourist visa process.
I would like to go for vacation in Capetown by the end of the year.
Thanks!

You need a Tourist visa and the required documents is not limited to;
Completed form
Bank statement
Yellow card
Flights hotel Reservation
Proof of work if employed
Marriage certificate if married.

Boom, see you in Capetown Aibo!

mekanta7:
So the rejection email comes first ?

mekanta7:
Please I need answer Fam

duchess90:
Hello

Just to clarify, No ECO will look at any application in the scenarios you have painted (@bolded).

Cheers

Chudycharles:
It is really well with you.. was it your own financial grounds as the one inviting or that of your aunt and the family.

Thanks.

I will like to speak with you.. can you send me your correct email privately please. I just sent you an email invit here.

duchess90:
Hello

Just to clarify, No ECO will look at any application in the scenarios you have painted (@bolded).

Cheers

mosesadio:
Hello everyone!
Has anyone who did biometrics this month or earlier eventually got a decision?

Adedotun123:
Same here am even worried

Atinukemi23:
I got the below email, so definitely travel agents do read our comments.

Dear Ma,

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding in the UK!

We understand how important it is for your parents to be present on
this special occasion, and we're here to guide you through the process
of applying for their visit visa.

As you mentioned in your post on the UK visa thread on Nairaland
forum, you are currently on a Postgraduate Visa in the UK, and your
husband is a Canadian citizen.

Here are some scenarios and advice to help you navigate the visit visa
application process:

1. Visitor Visa for Parents:
Your parents will need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa to visit
the UK for your wedding. They should provide documents to demonstrate
their intent to return to Nigeria after their visit, such as
employment letters, property ownership, Strong family bond and any
other ties to Nigeria.

2. Financial Requirements:
To meet the financial requirements, your parents or the sponsor should
provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover their travel and stay in
the UK. This may include bank statements, pay slips, or evidence of
financial support from you or your husband.

3. Invitation Letter:
Write a sincere and detailed invitation letter, specifying the purpose
of their visit (attending your wedding), the dates they intend to
stay, and your support during their visit. Include your contact
information and address in the UK, as well as any additional
information that strengthens their application (Build a strong case
for their coming as it is very important for the process).

4. Supporting Documents:
Encourage your parents to provide supporting documents, such as their
valid passports, employment letters, bank statements, proof of
relationship (birth certificates, marriage certificates), and any
other relevant documents that demonstrate their intent to return to
Nigeria after the visit.

5. Application Processing Time:
The processing time for visit visa applications can vary. On average,
it may take around 2-3 weeks for a decision, but it's essential to
apply well in advance to allow sufficient time for the application to

I don reply dem say no be me dey Marry o!
be processed.

Jenniferade:
Thank you

Davisk11:
Good day my people

Pls I need help concerning accommodation in coventry city ...my people just got there n they're currently staying in an hotel. Pls any one with accommodation link should pls help a brother biko. Hotel there is too expensive.

Chudycharles:
#

Sent you a mail please... thanks so much

mosesadio:
Hello everyone!
Has anyone who did biometrics this month or earlier eventually got a decision?

OBANLABAMIDELE2:
Please ma. Can I send you a direct message via email ma I need a vital information from you ma

Atinukemi23:
When is your wedding ? You don’t have to answer that but calculate the processing time now except you pay for super priority service ( decision will be out in a week maximum of 2)
Processing time now takes 3-4weeks and over for standard visitor some who applied at the end of May are still waiting.

Invitation letter stating what mummy and daddy are coming to do, state daddy is walking you in even mummy and your MIL will have a dance competition and they are even bringing your traditional outfits for the wedding you have to put in right words to convince the ECO that it’s important they are there and after the occasion they are definitely returning home as they have tied assets back home it may include grand children, they attend church programme or your other siblings back home to show they can’t afford to over stay.

Wedding Invitation card showing both parents names the bride family part.
Copy of your residential status in the U.K..
Family pictures of you and your parents.
Family pictures of other members of your family present and living in Nigeria.
Landed property assets in both of their names if there is any.
Birth certificate showing both of their names.
Proof you are getting married ( picture of you and hubby to be ) maybe your engagement pic.
If your hubby is not already a resident in the U.K. no point putting the copy of his Canadian passport ( and you may add it if you want )but if he is already in the U.K. you can add it.

Now proof of funds who is sponsoring them ? Whomever is sponsoring them should be able to submit an adequate bank account as this are two vulnerable adults ( vulnerable adults and children to them are the same thing ) so you really need to show an adequate care is in place for them for the duration of their intended stay be it accommodation, feeding, money for emergency.

If they are staying with you, tenancy agreement showing you can accommodate them, utility bill ( council tax, water bill, electricity/gas bill )if you know it will be overcrowded book an hotel for them.
I think in this case you can invite them for a week.
Arriving 3-4 days before the wedding.( you may even say their is a choreography session they have to attend within that 3-4days of their arrival.

And if mummy and daddy have some money in their accounts too it will be an added value to show their financial status, or if any of their other Children will be chipping in too because you are a student and to really sponsor two adults your bank account must be well rhythmic or whomever is.
What you have to calculate
Flights tickets cost x 2
Accommodation for a week cost
Feeding cost for both of them for a week
Transportation cost a day travel card and Uber
Then sight seeing cost x2
Then small change incase of emergency ( that is if there is a need to see a GP or use the A&E service.

All the best and Happy Married Life in Advance.
Views expressed is mine alone please listen to others too.

Jenniferade:
Good morning,

Pls I want to apply for a visit visa for my parents to come for my wedding in Uk from Nigeria. I am on Post graduate visa in Uk and my husband is a Canadian

I don’t know what documents would be needed for their application and how long it will take.


Someone should help me Abeg

Agent765:
it was in January. Since Feb I have not spent more than 170k on that account so the account will be ready by end of July. That’s why I’m asking when the account is ready do I try the Uk for the 3rd time or do shenghen visa or i don’t know?

Agent765:
I earn over 800k o. I think maybe I need to post the rejections for you to get the story. So it’s not like I didn’t have money. The first time I didn’t know that disposable income story and I was earning 600k plus then so I was thinking since I have saved money so I put about 2,200,000 to travel so they used oanda rate at 400+ to calculate so imagine it in pounds and my monthly spend was 250k they said why will I want to spend half of my savings to travel. I had over 4m in my account then. The second rejection in January I was earning 800k plus, used an agent so I had over 6m in my acc but the last 6months I was spending a lot, I didn’t think they will focus on my outflow. I used an agent so she said they only look at inflow. I was spending like 400-500k monthly and cause issues were coming up and I put 170k as my monthly spend. So even though my opening balance was over 6m, at the end of 6months my balance only grew by 1m or so. So they didn’t believe I had money to travel. So I moved some money out of my acc and kept my monthly spend at minimum of 170k range for 6months now so wondering If i should try a 3rd time?

Agent765:
Please I want to ask a question? If I’m a ist time applicant for uk visa and I have been rejected twice, ist cause my travel expenses was much compared to my salary cause they were using OANDA calculation and also I didn’t have enough proof that my invitee was my uncle since he is from my dad’s maternal side and we don’t bear same surname. The second refusal was my expenses was so much in the last 6months so I didn’t save much even if I had sufficient money in my account before the 6months, my acc didn’t show enough money for my trip, even tho I said my expenses was way less than what I was spending. Please after wait for 6months and arranging my account do I still apply a 3rd time for same uk visa?