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jen2jeff:
Please how do you track. I will really appreciate a response

Go to the same site on which you filled the application and open your application, then navigate to the "provide documents and biometrics" link (continue and it will redirect you to TLS website) and click on TRACK button at the extreme right.

luvlycutebay:
Started my application since last year November/December
I Went for my visa appointment on the 15th of January 2020 @ abuja and my visa was delivered to me on the 26th of January 2020.
Indeed grace @ work.
The grace that located me will also locate other applicant too.

Congrats. Less than 8 working days is marvelous. Low travel season, maybe. Or maybe they are more efficient at the moment.

oyin000000:
I went to pick up and I got the visa!! Thank you everyone that helped

Congrats!

Stephanie22:
I want to apply for a UK study visa my Salary a month is 50, 000 Nigerian naira (50). I want to know if this amunt is too little to present to VFS as a pay.
Note I am not the one paying for my school fees or living expenses.
Please house what do you think.
Thank you everyone

How old are you? Have you gotten admission in a UK school? What is your relationship with your sponsor? Can your sponsor provide bank statements?

Gracious13:
Good evening everyone, please guru in d house. I want to confirm... How can I explain the source of funds in my salary account..?? because I have a lot of huge amount of money deposited in my account.. what should I do

One option is to tell the truth. You would know the source. An extra thing to do is to remove the moneys from your salary account, such that it is clear that the balance you will submit had been saved up from your salary.

thelaw5050:
Hello guy, please I need your advice.

I am 26yrs and married, we have a baby girl and we expecting another by July. I work as a manger in my dads company, what are my chances of getting d b1/b2 visa plus my parents too are coming with me.
We also going to do business.

Please what are my chances or any advice on what to do and what not to do
Thanks

Read the thread. No one can say exactly about your chances. You may have perfect circumstances and not speak clearly at the interview, etc. Reading the thread will give you the opportunity to assess your preparedness and also to know what to do (not).

That said, if you do not have good travel history (together) and your business is not compulsorily US tied, now may not the best time.

abzz889:
I am 30 and I am married with no kids.but I have never overstayed.

Thanks. My 2 cents; give them some space; at least a year, spend your holidays somewhere else in the rest of the world in the meantime (e.g. Europe).

hamzat55:
Hello, my sister submitted her application Jan 22, biometric Jan 27, email for collection just dropped. She's worried because her application processing time is not up to the stipulated time of 15days. Has anyone receive email pick up within 9days?

It means the ECO found it very easy to reach a decision. Or other circumstances like maybe a shorter queue of applications for the particular ECO at that time. 15 days is indicative. Has she picked her passport now?

oyin000000:
Hello house. Please how does one count the 15 working days? Is it from the day of biometrics or the day you get a mail that they have received it at UKVI?

Not sure, but I would suppose the day number 1 is the next working day after the biometrics. In any case, 15 working days is a guide for their best efforts; they regularly deliver earlier and later.

abzz889:
Just to answer some of your questions.I planned to visit my step dad,that's why they asked what my parents do.He also asked why mum was living in a different country.The major reason for refusal they gave was ties to my home country.I want to reapply within the year though.I just need to make a lot of changes.

Thanks.

babs4all:
Gurus in the house, what's the difference between the regular green paper for rejection and this yellow one. My friend was denied today

In the past, we had been told that the colour of the paper does not matter, but rather the content. Sorry about the rejection/denial.

OmoBendel24:
My broda, Lolz! Dodging things. You no even wan use eyes sight the fragments wey dem never pack comot from ground finish . I dey exit him country dis weekend. But e go make much sense to give Walter Carrington space for some reasonable time, I no just fit shout. I bam oh, I sabi oh, I dey use dia visa very well and honorably for this past decade plus oh, but make dem just dey dia dey, I no want "stigmatisation"! We renew next year, not this year....

If dem fit make me dread like this, I jus come dey wonder wetin go come dey happen for inside normal people mind. Shebi dem go say "all die na die", abi? We dey here dey read transcripts oh

It is well. Make our brother help us with that unbleep, so we know the ambiance for renewals for people with good travel history. Unless he was an infant in 98, or someone else's ish is affecting him, VOs are not even trying to slip a smile through. Not good for facial muscles.

graceodini:
Good morning house. Please I am asking this for a neighbour. She is into branding and clothing, SHE registered her business with CAC but uses her personal bank account for all transactions. Her balance is 2.5m at the moment. Please how can she successfully apply for a UK visit visa. She plan to stay for 7days as she doesn't know anyone in the UK. Thanks.

She should study the thread, and put her business and personal affairs in order. She should not rush it. Reading the thread will help her know what documents to prepare and what pitfalls to avoid.

sihamey:
Please i will like to know if UK visa processing centre is walk in and submit application and also wish to have the link for application here. Thanks

There are walk-in options. Finish filling your form and you will get there. You may have to pay though. The TLS site, which you enter from the link in your form has too many options of what services you can pay for to facilitate your submission and biometrics..

winzy:
Good day all... i will be travelling soon to the UK, Egyptair and Etihad are the airlines on my mind.... sooo, i wanna get reviews or advice on the best airline to follow based on:

1. Layover, is anyone gonna lodge the flyer in a hotel or you wait in the lounge or something? Depends on the ticket and the length of the layover. Egypt is known to regularly provide hotel for long layovers, Etihad used to have a package for layovers though I can't recall if it was free. In any case, you need to find out from the airline or whoever is booking your ticket. Best to book options with short layovers, so the need for hotel or long wait in the airport does not apply. Cairo's airport is bigger and has more options of things to do/see than Abu Dhabi.

2. Inflight entertainment, which one gives better food and entertainments like drinks, cable sockets, screen for movies? Etihad for inflight screen time. Also Egypt does not serve anything with alcohol. Airplane food can never compare with your food at home.

3. Comfortability, which one has better leg space as am pretty tall? Try to get an exit row seat, either when you book, or at the airport at checkin. Some airlines sell those seats. Else, leg space is pretty much similar for Economy tickets. Getting a Business Class ticket solves this.

4. Baggage allowance, you know what i mean ba? Again, this depends on the ticket you buy. Even in Economy, there are different tickets. Etihad offers 50kg weight concept ticket. Egypt offers 1 or 2 * 23kg piece concept. Depending on the class, you can get many other options. Check with your ticketing office, or read the small print if booking directly online.

5. Other necessary reviews or comment not listed here. People have praised Emirates and Qatar. Since you are willing to route your trip via the middle east, you can consider them also, as they over better services/facilities on all counts than the two you mentioned.

please... thank you

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omopapa:
Hello guys,

Please I need urgent reply on this, for someone who earns 300k monthly with expenses of 40k leaving them with disposable income of about 260k, how shld they fill the attached form.

The person’s dad is supporting the trip with say about 650k.

The questions that says

“How much money are you personally planning to spend on your visit to the UK?” and the part that says

“How much money will they be paying towards your visit?” How much do u advise they fill in there.

How do u suggest that they fill these parts.

Thank you

About how much is his bank balance? Without his dad's support.

abzz889:
Hi Everyone.This is my transcript from the Lagos consulate.Bear in mind I have had visas consecutively since 1996.

My transcript at the Lagos consulate:
VO:Good morning,How are you?
Me:Good morning hands passport
VO:What state are you going to
Me:Maryland
VO:What are you going to do
Me:Vacation and to visit family
VO:What do you do
Me:I tell him
VO:Are you married with kids
Me:I tell him
VO:What do your parents do
Me:I tell him
VO:Sorry you’re not illegible at this time

I only saw them give visas to old people.I wonder what I did wrong.

Na wa o. Sorry.
BTW, can you share your age range and expatiate a bit on the "I tell them"? e.g. Are you single?

Other questions that you can consider:
Do you now have more family in the US than Nigeria?
Are there any circumstances that have change since your last visa?
Are you a frequent traveler to the US? to other countries?

Success2011:
Letter(s) of consent/No objection from family members in Nigeria. PDF format

Thanks Success2011.
Will the letter count? As anyone can form letter writing.

mitch2002:
good evening house, please can someone help me with the email address I can use to contact UK embassy for issues with name on a uk visa

If you are in Lagos or Abuja, consider visiting the (Deputy) High Commission if it is close enough to you. At least, that's what I would do if I were in your shoes.

Hi all,
Greetings to moderators, gurus, posters and silent readers.
It has been a while and I am still reading up, but I have a question that may/not have been answered in the past.
The last item in the document checklist for standard visitor visa is "Additional Information. Evidence of family members remaining in your home country whilst you travel"
The question is bursting my brain. If marriage certificate or birth certificate, these do not prove that the family member is remaining in home country. In fact, I am wondering what evidence this is "POE stamp of the person entering Nigeria?" That does not prove that the person has not left immediately afterwards.
Do they want a webcam link of the family members in their house, or a gps tracking to localize them family members?

Anyway, up to the gurus and contributors....
Let me go and continue reading.

Another quick question. If you choose self-care for uploading/submission: do the documents need to be scanned to JPG, or will PDF format suffice?

Thanks.

ifyalways:
Stsndard visitor

Thanks

Hi People,
Just a quick question for a friend, in case someone has the ready answer.
To attend a one week training course given by an institute in the UK, does she need to apply for a Short Term Study Visa or Standard Visitor Visa?
Thanks.

Finesing:
Is it true someone can travel to Mexico or Panama with their UK visa?
I also have a temporary Schengen visa if that helps.

US visa will do for both. I think Panama accepts UK and Schengen visas, but that thot was from two years ago when I googled it. You can use google to check visa requirements for both countries. All the best.

khrisgraphix:
please how reliable is the 2years US visit visa can be in terms of getting a job and stability until the individual get his PR papers.

Sir/Madam, First, this is UK visa thread, not US. (Talk of "reliable".) Second, visit visa is for visit, not getting job and definitely not for stability or PR.

Bolamike:
Why?

I guess s/he meant not visitor visa for Leisure/Medical/Business (B1/B2) which permit only short stays (180 days max?). You should be searching for the thread on visas with work permits or educational visa. And perhaps details/application should originate from your boss in the US. Keep searching for the right thread/info. All the best.

MadameW:
Hello everyone, please now that I’ve gotten my visa does my husband need to write a consent letter to enable me travel with our son? If yes, pls who will the letter be addressed to?
Thanks in advance

I guess this may depend on the age of your son. Perhaps best you contact the airline. If you have a different surname, take his birth certificate and copy of his dad's ID with you. (Just a suggestion). Another option is for his dad to accompany to the airport; then he can provide any letter, if need b.

For unrelated minors, you would have needed to submit consent letters from both parents and parents IDs to NAPTIP office, then take the reply from NAPTIP to Immigration office at the airport, with letters to the (Deputy) Comptroller to NIS, at the airport of departure. (Best done at least a week in advance). Or follow the easier route of letting the parents subscribe to the "unaccompanied minor" service from the airline.

overlord77:
I thought Gala is a no-no? It has beef in it.

I would have thought the same.
I was once allowed into the UK with cheese, "as long as it was inside the sandwich, and no more than the quantity inside the sandwich."

Olugerm:
Pls boss is it right to tell the eco that I'm getting the family who invite me to the UK a gift family photo frame 12pounds that they going to use that to remember me when I come back to Nigeria

What do you mean?

Jamiel89:
I picked my visa today, 10years visit visa. I wish everyone the best of luck with their application. Cheers

Congrats! 10years? Small wonder you were refreshing the web browser daily. I would have been doing the same.

RefKing:
Please am sorry for coming late to conclude my transcript

Me: Ghana,Russia
VO: Okay, I have updated your work info. However, you don't need to tell me what happen on your DS 160 form. she talk blah blah blah blah blah.....Like advice shaaaa!!!!
Try again later!!!!! She handed me blue paper.

Well done RefKing. Good outlook. Maybe next time, but I will suggest you give that "next time" some time/gap; and maybe travel to other places for vacation in the meantime. I guess you're are already thinking along these lines. All the best.

Shaftcraft:
Hello House, being following this trend from Part 3 and it has been informative. Pls house help . Here’s my story

2yrs ago I applied to attend a conference but I was denied cuz in the blue paper it stated that I wasn’t able to demonstrate to the VO. also I noticed that my interview date was rescheduled two days to the start of the conference. The VO said I’ll be missing the conference even tho she approve me the visa she then advice to try again this happened when I was single and working as a computer programmer for a firm. Although I have my personal biz which I didn’t include in my previous application and I have stop working at the previous job. I have a poultry(my current job) MD (registration already with CAC)but i didn’t register it all this while cuz I have been growing gradually until now. I am married with a child under 4month. I’m planning to go on my next vacation with my family this Christmas ..

My question are .

Do I need to use my previous email or just a different one entirely to avoid my previous profile?

What are my chances with my child still an infant? 4months old

Will this not make the VO think I’m migrating my family and the child too young?

On the other hand ... what if I apply alone without my family ? Will one of my tie be my wife and kid and business?

I run two businesses and I earn within 4-5hundred monthly
Also I’m a first time traveler .. tour to neighboring country by road for business

Pls what are my chances? What’s your good advice ? Thanks to everyone taking part in these post .

Vacation right? Your circumstances have changed since your last refusal. But also, from the trends you read here (e.g. the Canada border issue), you can perceive that the conditions to qualify are more stringently applied.

... Take the family with you, and it may seem as if you are all running away; leave them behind and you appear heartless ... I would suggest you consider better the many other ties you may have, and weigh those in the balance. If they look good, all the best. If they look below par ... (it's vacation right) I suggest you find other equally enjoyable vacation destinations with less hassles.

All that said, you can give it a try: if they don't welcome you, then you can channel same funds (less NIV fees) to a vacation elsewhere with your wife and kid.

KD247:
Hello guys! I have read couples of pages on this thread but please, I need a quick response because I want to process my family vacation without the help of any Agent.
1. My appointment is for 1:30pm on a day in Sept. However, I have not being seeing afternoon appointments here. Is this advantageous?
2. How do I make flight booking? Could this be done for free?
Thank you all.

1. I have no idea. Maybe the queues are less, maybe more. All the best.
2. Yes. It can be done for free, or for a fee. Most airlines allow you to make reservations for free online (though they cancel it within 48/72 hours). Some airlines allow you to keep the reservation for a little longer for a fee. You can also visit the airline office to make the reservation, in which case the ticketing agent will tell you how long the reservation will hold, before it is cancelled. (Of course, you can't buy a flight ticket for free).