sanyaolurilwan:
Then I maybe wrong, I've had it since I've been traveling and I remember very well handing it over to them over the counter when I traveled last time.

That is strange. I've used Qatar several times and never been asked nor did I offer yellow card to anyone.

MoukaShaw:


I saw online that the xchange rate of the day you apply is what is used by embassy. Am not so sure but let others chime in

Yes, you are correct. Check the fx rate on oanda. Use the rate as of the date you submitted your online visa application form.

tuco02:
Please how do I appeal this cos the funds are all from my employer and also amount to spend is just for me , i stated on my each family member their own amount as well ? @cashmadam
Can I have the email for reconsideration request or any contact mail for that

Sorry about the refusal.

I suggest you reapply when you are psychologically ready.

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Yes. Transit visa required

giselle237:
Qatar airways?? Please this information is incorrect

Very incorrect information!

AmbFitsaint:


Even pictures ?

Yes. If you want to upload pictures without printing, you need to use self service.

AmbFitsaint:
For assisted service at TLS Ikeja, do they allow one to share a Google link with them that contains already uploaded documents for uploads or it is strictly hard copy?

Choosing assisted service was because there were no dates for self service. But I have all the documents on my google drive. Will they allow me to share with them so they can upload for me . Thank you

No, you need to print all the documents on A4 paper - for the upload.

You can check again. Maybe slot for self service will pop up.

moruff77:

Please can anyone help me respond 2 dis

Use Ikeja. It's free.

MiKiel:
Hello!

I deposited my POF on April 26.

Counting 28-days started April 27 - May 25.

However, the first transaction on the bank statement is May 2.

Will ECO count from from April 27 (28 days) or May 2 (23 days)?

Summary Statement for 27-04-2024 to 25-05-2024

My concern is does the date of the first transaction matter or not?

Thank you!


Cashmadam

He/she will count from April 27 (I assume your POF balance met the minimum required on this date).

If you added money on 2 May to ensure you POF balance met the minimum required, then you count 28 days from 2 May.

I hope this helps.

Damilare5882:
Hello everyone , I am currently at the point of uploading documents for my Visa application. I had previous refusal from Canada student visa application last year and I have declared it in my UK application. My question is --- Should I upload the refusal letter as part of the documents I am submitting ?

Thank you.

Yes you can.

BiyiTudors:
Thank you so much for all your help , you are really a treasure.

I have no idea either + I never applied or got refused on the quoted date. The one I had from 2023, I clearly addressed in the cover letter backed with evidence for each line item in the refusal. I plan to send in a Pre action protocol next week challenging the decision as it was made on false evidence or allegations in direct contravention of: UK Visas and Immigration Entry Clearance Basics, ECB10.5 Burden of proof as published on the 28 November 2013.

Let’s see if that rattles the box or not.

I’ll be sure to keep you updated.

Please keep me updated.

BiyiTudors:
Sent a paid email yesterday and finally got a decision today. Glad to get my passport back at least so I can plan my holiday.
I will send in a complaint later when I get back since I never applied or got refused a visa on the 22/01/2024 to start with.

Here is what the refusal says:

REASONS FOR REFUSAL NRA v 1.0
You have applied for a visa to visit the UK.
In deciding whether you meet the requirements of Appendix V: of the Immigration Rules for

visitors (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitor-
rules), I have considered:

• your application and any additional relevant information you have provided with it
• your immigration history
The decision
I have refused your application for a visit visa because I am not satisfied that you meet the
requirements of paragraph(s) V4.2 of Appendix V because:

You were recently refused a visa in the same category as this application on 22/01/2024. I
am not satisfied that you have adequately addressed any of the concerns detailed in the
Notice of Refusal that was issued to you. When an application is refused, the applicant is
invited to reapply if their personal circumstances change significantly between now and the
next application; or they provide compelling new documents with the next application. I have
considered the evidence contained in your application. However, I am satisfied that your
personal circumstance has not changed, and although you have submitted extra documents,
I do not consider that it provides any further compelling evidence in support of your
application.

All of this means that, on the balance of probabilities, I am not satisfied that you have
accurately presented your circumstances or intentions in wishing to visit the UK now. I am not
satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry as a visitor or that you intend to leave the UK
on completion of your visit. Paragraph V 4.2 (a) (c) of the Immigration Rules.

Sorry about this. I wonder what went wrong?

iamnlia:
Hello house, I have a question.

So I am supposed to travel in September for an exam and I'm staying for a week only. Flight has been payed for already (my mistake).

The issue I have now is that I'm a serving Corp member and there's no way my allowance can suffice for proof of funds however I'm going to be using my dad as a sponsor and if I do, will my account still need to be submitted?

Also can I use more than 1 person as a sponsor?

Your Dad can sponsor you. Best you use only one sponsor. Submit your statement of account - regardless of the balance.

BiyiTudors:
Good afternoon everyone, trust you are all having a great day.

My application is taking a long time to get a decision and I already made non refundable bookings for the France part of my trip (also my valid France visa expires in a few weeks), I also have a major project to get back to execute so I can’t move my holiday. Does UK allow temporary passport withdrawal pending when they make a decision so I can go on my France trip while waiting?

cc @cashmadam

You can call to lodge a complaint. If it's been processed, you will not get a refund. depending on when you did your biometrics, I reckon you should get your passport next week or the upper week. They don't have a lot of applications and it shouldn't take too long. If you can wait another week, it should be out.

AmbFitsaint:
I already scheduled an appointment with TLS contact Ikeja but realized I could do it earlier. Can I choose another date of biometrics. If yes, would I incur another charge?

Yes you can

No extra charge

tuco02:
Please what does this mean?
Cc @cashmadam


Thank you for your visa/entry clearance application which has been received and is under consideration. We aim to process non settlement applications within 15 working days and settlement applications within 60 working days (unless you have opted for a Priority Visa service).

We are unable to resolve your application within these customer service targets, due to operational restrictions. Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to enable a decision to be made as soon as possible.

Please do not attend the application centre until you have been contacted by the VAC.

They just need more time to assess you application. Nothing to worry about.

mikeayus:
Good evening everyone,

Please I need help on the options to select on the TLS portal.

I would really appreciate tips and advise from those that have passed through this stage.

Thanks alot

Pick any of the services you need. If you don't need any service, move to stage 2

mamawa123:
I am filling out visitor visa applications for a mother and daughter. The estimated travel expenses for the two of them, including tickets and hotel, are about $2000. They are going for 7 days.
 
Please, how do I answer these questions for the daughter, who is less than 4 years old?

1. How much money are you personally planning to spend on your visit to the UK? I don’t know how to answer this. Should I put the plane ticket alone or what? I estimate the plane ticket for the daughter to be $550.

2. What is the total amount you spend each month? Should I put zero for her.

1. i admit the question is a bit confusing. When my children were Minors, I would put the total budget for each child. In your case, put the total budget for her in Pounds (not Dollars)

2. The field will not accept zero so put like 10 pounds.

Glossylips:
Sorry about this, I have the same issue but mine was from Canada. Got banned for 5 years and my dependents was refused, I don't know the chances of my partner if applied to UK through study route.
I intended to write an apology letter to ircc concerning the ban just to redeem my image and probably after some years I can apply to UK as well.

Please I need more input

Wait out your ban. Your partner can apply to UK.

Dybaladaddy:
I recently submitted my student visa application and biometrics . I uploaded all my documents except the CAS statement because I have read that all you need is the CAS number which I included.
My question is. Is it compulsory to upload the statement itself?

NO

mamawa123:
Good morning, guys! Please, I need information on how to apply for a UK visitor visa for an adult and her 3-year-old child.

How do I apply for both applications together, if possible?
 
If not, can I use the same email address for both applications?

The applications are for a mother and her daughter.

Fill one form for each person. One form per person.

You can use same email address. I did that for years when my children were minors.

You need to book the same date and time for biometrics - for the monther and child.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

GraceofGod100:


It's all because UK is relatively easy to get than other countries such as Canada that do take ages and two of my sibling are there and establish compare to Canada that we have nobody.....

Then you should have tried Canada and waited patiently. Patience is a virtue and you really need to calm down and plan your next moves strategically...

GraceofGod100:


Thanks so much ,We are considering exploring other countries such as Canada or Finland but to be on a safer side , Canada is not a joke when it comes to visa issuing, just imagine what UK that a bite easy that got me.... That's why I'm thinking if only my husband can travel for now and children going vac there until got his ILR....
Do you think my dependants are not affected or is the ban extended to them? , were they also banned?.

Your husband can try for UK student visa. The journey to ILR is long and the outcome is not certain. You are assuming ILR is certain. It is not. Your dependants are not banned - but your ban is likely to affect them. It appears you just want to leave Nigeria by all means possible. Calm down and think this through. Otherwise, you will end up wasting scarce resources and valuable time.

AchosDaboss:
Good day everyone. I'm planning to apply for a visiting Visa to the UK.

I'm a salary earner of #120k monthly and my brother who resides in the UK wants me to come visit. He'll sponsor my trip.

He's proposing on funding my account with all the money needed for everything.

Please is this a good idea?
Wont it raise suspicion?

What is the best way to go about this without getting a visa refusal

Your brother can sponsor your trip. However it is your personal and economic circumstances that will determine the outcome of the application. I suggest he provides his statement of account - rather than send the money to you. It is not a good idea for him to send the funds to your account as it might appear as "account padding".

Hope this helps.

GraceofGod100:
Good morning my oga's at the top , please my family applied for skills health work visa unfortunately the COS given to us was fake because i got 10 years banned for summiting fake certificate of sponsorship COS while my dependants husband,kids got refusal letters with present condition of Nigeria we can't just stay one place for the sake of our kids so we have decided that my husband go for MSc or even through skills work if he can get valid COS, my question is will my banned as the main applicant affect my "dependants" ,husband and kids future applications if they decide to reapply.
below is my banned letter and my dependant husband refusal letter..
Please will my dependants also get the 10 years or it's just A NORMAL REFUSAL they get?... should my husband go ahead with MSc or get a valid COS to reapply please for the sake of our kids....
P.s
I also attached what SW 29.1(a)and(b) on my
husband's refusal letter means ...
Cc
Justwise
Lexusgs430
Babajeje123
Zahra29
giselle237
Dustydee
Lavida001
Cashmadam

Your husband can apply for student visa. You cannot join him as a dependant - neither can your children. Essentially, I don't see any advantage in him applying for student visa. I suggest you try another Country. Leave UK for now. The ban you got is going to cause a lot of issues.....

oohunt:


Hello @Cashmadam,

Thank you for this.
Do you mean that she would not need an updated CAS, and that a receipt of the additional payment would satisfy the visa officer?

She will need an updated CAS. The receipt of payment should also be added. However, I know someone who didn't wait for updated CAS as it was taking too long. He submitted the receipt of payment - so we assumed the visa officer reached out to the school to confirm. Bottomline, he got the visa.

Moonie:
Please for a company sponsored application is it right to select this and then put the personal account statements later as advised?

@cashmadam

And other gurus.

Really grateful

Select savings. Any money you have in your savings account is your savings. Unless you don't have a savings account...

roak:
Is TLS now turning to American Visa Appointment? No available slot from now till June for TLS Ikeja...I dont know whats going on.

I can't see any appointment dates from today 5th May till end of June for regular self service. I tried to check for July, but the system hasn't even allocated time slots for July.

The available dates that are blocked out with white background are for "Regular Service with avialble upgrade to premium". When I select this, it asks me to confirm if I want premium service. I decline, and it cancels out.

Check very late at night or very early in the morning. 11pm to 2am

Choose regular but don't upgrade. It usually works.

EPEAKS:


I have a full-time job which I have not mentioned the salary. But on the average we paid 4000 pounds per month for 4 months. We had no rent to pay in those 4 months because we had paid 4 months in advance in December.

This is very doable - with discipline, hardwork and prayers. Congratulations dear. I hope your husband appreciates all your sacrifices and support. You don't need to explain how it happened to anyone. God did it.

Naijagram:


I can see some available slots.
When do you intend to go for your biometric?

You can choose May 6th 8:30Am if it’s convenient for you.

That time is greyed out. Charges apply if he doen't mind.

toolluu:

My wife is the student and I’m the dependent. My employer has sent my COS, under the new entrant condition ( working toward being chartered in profession). I earn above the new minimum salary but below standard going rate of my job code. Just want to confirm because you’ve responded to someone saying the new entrant is not applicable to dependents.

I believe you are good to go. The only issue might be your salary being below the going rate for your job code. I suggest you double check with your employer. They are in the best position to advise you.

Drphade:
Hello all, had biometrics on 22nd April, now I got collection email on 3rd of May, no other email. 3rd of May was a Friday and I got the email around 4pm (close of business), so I can't collect the passport until Monday.

The suspense is killing me guys, should I expect another email stating the UKVI's decision? because all I got was the collection email so far. The application was for standard visitor visa

I'm pretty sure you got the visa.