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Hello all,

I need your kind clarification on the question below, please.

I obtained a UK visa sometime last year, making use of an invitation letter that was provided me by a cousin. Now, that visa has expired and my cousin, though a British citizen, has also relocated permanently to another country outside the UK; so my question is: can I use an hotel reservation to process my visa renewal?

I would sincerely appreciate your thoughts on this topic, as well as any other general advice that could be of assistance.

Many thanks all.

Thanks for your comments, esteemed forum members.

I have made up my mind to reapply as soon as possible and also correct the error., since it is negligible. However, would it be a wise idea if I switched application centres?

My first application was submitted at the VI centre and it was denied because I had some inflows into my account which they said couldn't be tied to my monthly salary. I tidied this up after 6 months and re-submitted a second time, also in VI; then this flimsy reason for denial yet again.

I once heard that applications submitted at the Ikeja centre are treated in Nigeria, while those submitted in VI are treated in Sheffield. is this really true? And if not true, do you think switching application centres could help my next application?

Thanks everyone.

Never knew the amount involved was that huge; that's surely too much to lose. Let's wait for the gurus in the house.

Don't push the date ahead, please. You won't be there to defend yourself, and they won't even do the thinking for you by assuming things that is not written in the application form you submitted.

I would advice you wait. It is better to be refused expressly for that reason, correct the date afterwards and reapply, than to simply take a decision based on your assumption!

Cheers brother.

Respected forum members,

Please, what is the correct interpretation of: How much do you have for your trip? Does it mean, the total amount I want to SPEND for my trip OR the amount I have in my BANK ACCOUNT, and from which I will spend for the trip.

Lastly, must the amount I HAVE for the trip be the same balance on my bank statement or can it be different? For example, can I say I have 1 Million for the trip, but show 2 Million on my bank statement instead? Does this make any sense, please.

Kind regards....

Dear all,

Please, kindly assist.

I applied for a UK visa and I was denied with the reason in the attached screenshot below. I planned visiting the UK for only two weeks and my sponsor would be responsible for my accommodation. Upon reviewing the application I submitted, I observed an error in the ECO's decision, which was even unclear as to the real reason behind my denial - too much funds for the trip or insufficient funds?

On the form, I had stated that I had 2,078 Pounds as AVAILABLE for my trip, but only intended spending 1,100 Pounds, which is the COST of the trip to me ( broken down into 700 pounds for flight fares, and 400 pounds for shopping et al). Beyond this balance on my salary account, I also separately attached a fixed deposit certificate which had a balance of 450K.

In denying me, the ECO said I stated 2,078 pounds as the COST of my trip, which is FALSE! It was further stated that I don't have sufficient funds when indeed my salary account showed 650K balance and my fixed deposit account had 450K, totaling 1.1M.

I have decided to reapply instantly and attach a written statement to this, since the basis of denial is so flimsy! However, before I do, what do I need to amend?

Please, kindly drop your comments.

Regards.