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Gr8mind07:
Don'tmind the OP Neche's fiance. Please may i know if the work you offered him is still available as i am interested.? What's your total package for Burkina faso's visa.? Hopefully i will also also land in the UK from there too .

😂

You'll land in youkay

zeezeepearl:
@giselle237,Cashmadam,advanceDNA,Zahra29,Lexusgs430,missjekyll, davodyguy and other gurus in the house

I am applying for my 15yr old child dependant visa.I had the child before marriage. I have sole parental responsibility. Pls how do I prove this sole responsibility and what documents would suffix ..anything that will help my case I want the application to be as air tight as possible. Thank you

Are you not on talking terms with the mother?

She might need to grant consent, cos I'm guessing your son is not 18 years old yet

carnivorouschic:
Good day house,

I just want to confirm if I have to print out all the documents that I upload on VFS self upload portal and take them to my appointment.

Also, I got my bank statement from my app, Do I have to print all too. I have 71 pages of statement.

My appointment is on Wednesday. Thank you

Contradictions in your statement.

Upload means you have sent already, why do you need to print again?

Yoms47:
A big thank you to everyone that has contributed immensely on this forum.
Submitted 1st of Nov.
Biometrics 13th Nov .
Collection email 2 Dec.
Passport pick up 2 Dec
Visa Approved.

What kind of Visa class and any previous travel experience?

Modupe1981:
@ Davodyguy thanks a lot



1)I have read everything, but which one can I pick for my children?

2) U did not say anything about the total budget of £2200, for 7days visit,is it okay? If not okay? where should I add more money?

I used Naira in our case.

Ticket for 3 people, I stated ₦6m
I stated ₦2.3miillon for entertainment etc
I'm not paying for accommodation, so I stared nothing.

But you have to put accomodation say £50 to £70 per night
Feeding for all of you at about £50 to £100 per night.

Your budget appears low

Dayof19750:
Should I go to the Abuja or port Harcourt

Which is closer to your location?

VFS do not decide on visa approval

Freemanwizzy:
I chatted her up yesterday evening, she sounded so nice.
I thought within myself, how can someone who sounded so nicely do all what you're accusing her of.
My question now is, did she collect any dim from you.
Be 100 percent honest with us, because I don't believe.
She's my fiance, someone I know since secondary school days, though i have screenshots of your chats with her

Criminal is your fiance?

This guy you're either the lady in question or part of the gang of thieves

Freemanwizzy:
We went to the same secondary school, I'm in UK and she's my fiance.
She's a very nice girl and she told me about you since last year when you guys started chatting, all your dirty chats with her, she screenshots them and sent to me and how you planned to rent an apartment and leave with her there.
Because she refused that's why you went back to Nigeria.

No wonder you opened an account today 1st December, 2024 and knew all that transpired between them in Burkina Faso.

It's either you're the lady in question or part of the syndicate

Freemanwizzy:
If they were traffickers, I don't think they would have allowed him to go. Understand my point
Ask him well, maybe his just cooking up stories.
I too was in Burkina Faso before I relocated to the UK and I didn't encounter anything as such.

Werey.

Which UK you dey from Burkina Faso?

You created account today to claim you're in UK from Burkina Faso.

You a** should be shot at close range

Are people travelling to Spain?

Modupe1981:
Ok, @ Davodyguy

Help me access this two questions below if I answer them well because I use ur statement

If you needed to add more information about your application but were not able to, you can write it here.

You need to speak about the about the application, try to convince them that you have funds, tell them you'll not run way, that this and that, then end it with financial analysis that you already provided.

You have a genuine reason that your husband is sponsoring because of the new born


You can also use WhatsApp Meta for some answers


Here are some possible reasons why your husband might be sponsoring a family trip to the UK:

1. *Celebrating a milestone*: Perhaps you're celebrating a special anniversary, birthday, or family milestone, and your husband wants to make it an unforgettable experience.

2. *Family bonding*: Traveling together can strengthen family bonds and create lifelong memories. Your husband might be sponsoring the trip to bring your family closer together.

3. *Educational experience*: The UK is steeped in history, culture, and learning opportunities. Your husband might be sponsoring the trip to provide a unique educational experience for your family.

1. *Relaxation and stress relief*: Traveling can be a great way to relax and reduce stress. Your husband might be sponsoring the trip to help your family unwind and recharge.

2. *Personal interest or hobby*: Perhaps your husband has a personal interest or hobby related to the UK, such as history, literature, or sports, and wants to share this passion with your family.

3. *Business or work-related*: It's possible that your husband's company or work is sponsoring the trip, or that he's combining business with pleasure.

4. *Special treat*: Let's not forget the simplest reason: your husband might just want to treat your family to a special experience!

Whatever the reason, I'm sure you're excited about the trip!

gateleo:
Hello everyone,

My Biometric for tourist Visa is coming on Wednesday..I have prepared all my documents to upload but I will need clarification on which documents to upload under each Topics..pls see attached..

Proof of Application (What documents should I attach here)
Educational Evidence
Accommodation Permanent or Temporary (For me or my sponsor)
Medical information
Financial Evidence
etc

All these things doesn't really matter, it's the documents that's uploaded that matters
Finance Evidence: bank statements
Education your degrees or proof of English
Medical, not for everyone, except for TB
Accomodation: where you'll stay abroad and where you stay here

Modupe1981:
@ Davodyguy Thanks

My husband will fully sponsored me and my 2children, one is 2years. 9months and second is 7months old.

1)my question is, I hope an approximate £2200 from the sponsor will be okay for 7days holiday visit?.

2) where will I write ur statement that says company's will sponsor other cost, but in my own case it's my husband will sponsor other cost

Look at the form again and copy out questions you need help answering

Thankful11011:
Good day everyone, please I want to apply for a uk visa with My husband and would like to ask some questions please
1. My husband owns a business but mostly runs the business account with a micro finance bank for his daily transactions, (moniepoint) then make transfers into his personal account, so my question is can he use only his person account or most he include his business account considering micro finance statements are not recognized and also his occupation will be started that he is an entrepreneur on his application form
2. Please can we use 3 months bank statement for our application.
Just incase this information will be important, I have been to the uk multiple times and even did my masters over there but the last time I went to the uk was in 2014, over 10 years, been to usa, but my last time was in 2018 and Holland that was also a long time ago, my husband has only been to Dubai,
Thank you as u await your response 🙏🏽

Judging by your travel history and provided you did not overstay, you stand more chance than your husband

1. Does he pay taxes? If he doesn't, let him meet any tax consultant so they can get him last 3 years tax clearance

2. You want do you do presently?

3. Your husband can use both his corporate and personal accounts. He must run it clean and make sure only salary from corporate account enters personal account.

4. If he claims to earn xyz, that xyz must tally with what enter the account and whatever he says is the monthly expenses, they must reflect in that account

5. You both would write letters explaining your personal circumstances in Nigeria, what you do, how you make money and how you have been to the UK previously, without violation, they should be assured you'll not do that this time

5. The same account tally must also be done by you

6 Origin of all funds in your account must be stated

7. If you say you earn ABC, that ABC must enter your account every month. Do not let EGG enter that same account without explaining

Modupe1981:
@ Davodyguy thanks for ur help God will bless u.


I have done it has you directed me for all the applicants mother and 2daughters. See the 7dayds budget analysis below.

Pls where on the application form will I write ur statement which says?
the above sum provided by the sponsor is to be jointly spent by all applicants.

It would be written in that last part that says do you have additional information to this application? That part before you click submit.

How many of you are going and who's sponsoring?

Let's understand the scope, before you pay $155 per applicant

pufframmy:
CONGRATULATION SIR

I Love the way you keep building the travel history weldone for the details

That's the Koko oo.

We travel every 2 years cycle, wait to gather enough money.

Na Canada and Yankee remain now, before man rest jare

Modupe1981:
@ Cashmadam and Gurus, welldone for the good work u are doing on forum God will bless u all.

I am regular reader of this forum,I want u to help me access this budget analysis if is okay? any addition and subtraction guidance are welcome. See the screen shot below

What you have here is clumsy

All applicants (parent& infant) air ticket £
All applicants (parent& infant) hotel £
All applicants (parent& infant) transportation £
All applicants (parent& infant) feeding £
All applicants (parent& infant) entertainment /shopping £

dan147:
Good morning house, pls I need answers to my questions.
1. Should I use my company statement of account to apply or my personal account.
2. Do I need to do health insurance for short stay

Use both.

You asking about health insurance means you didn't read the requirements well.

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/track-your-application

To get a visa to visit France, Nigerian citizens need:
A valid passport with at least two blank pages
Passport-sized photos
Biometric data (fingerprints)
Proof of sufficient funds
A valid return ticket
Proof of accommodation for the entire stay
Travel medical insurance
A travel itinerary or plan

wifey1:
Sorry it's late, thank you very much.

Were you refused?

debby106:
@ cashmadam and other gurus in the house please help pinpoint what I can do to rectify this refusal
My husband was to be my sponsor I was to travel with my two children aged 17+ and 19+ they were also refused.
Do you think this can be rectified and one can reapply? Thanks in advance
I put in that I have other savings and investments eg. Pension, money from family...because I ran 18m over six months in my account though most came from money sent into my account by my husband to pay school fees for the children. I am a government worker so salary for now is quite poor.. I saw this thread after we had been denied
I put in that I spend 100k monthly
Put in 1500 pounds as total cost of the trip which my husband said I should write.

Having read both refusal letters, obviously you didn't package your application well.

I'll give a general advice to people.

Start reading this thread from year 2022 to 2024 and you would see similar cases to yours. Read and plan to apply 6 months after.

Except if you have a strong travel history, that's when you can take certain things for granted, otherwise, you stand no chance.


I sponsored my family and we're granted. My wife also works for Government and we made sure what's stated in the pay slip matches what's in the account.

I gave the advice that whether your account is clean or not, write a letter to explain.

UK focuses on every in flow and outflows from your account, looking for slightest excuse to refuse. Don't give them that chance by messing up your application.

Read the refusal letters and try to correct everything in 6 months, before trying again

internationalman:
I’m still waiting to be called up for interview oh my brother. Hopefully soon though

Since 2021?

😲

donteebalo:
Does it include flight ticket and accommodation? If yes, it is small for a family of three oo

This chap just want to dash UKVI another $155 per applicant.

They've just been refused earlier this year and he's been told to try other countries to open up a travel history, but he's not listening.

I recall him being told that his circumstances has to have improved.

Don't like when people are persistent

Honey9:
Hello,

Please, how do I prove my relationship with my brother as we have different surnames and birth certificates can't be used? I want to invite him for my graduation

Why can't you use birth certificate?

internationalman:
By the grace of God I will be posting updates of my journey to Yankee here this year..

Have you posted them yet?

KingCeejay007:
If i'm being sponsored should i upload the bank statements in the financial evidence section or sponsors/employment section for self service uploads?

Put anywhere between sponsor or finance

They'll check all your documents. So they'll download all your uploads and consider one by one

Milito:
Indeed fast. It'd seem France processes Schengen visa faster in Naija than all the others.

I'm even surprised to see that the visa stamp issued date is same day (today) that the passport was returned to VFS and VFS alerted me rightaway.

Yes is the faster in visa insurance. When I travelled in 2019, we submitted application on 27th October, visa issued, 12th November.

It's the day they issue Visa that they send to TLS. Same day or next day. They don't keep passports at the embassy

babzo:
Mind blowing view over two of the least populated places on Earth.

Greenland : No black man set foot in this country until 1968 when Tété-Michel Kpomassie of Togo visited. The territory ( which belongs to Denmark) is 3 times the size of Nigeria, yet has a population less than that of Ikeja.

67% of the country is almost just mountains and ice.

I am flying over it right now and can see the ice mountains.

Congratulations and thanks for letting us know

Wish you safe landing

Milito:
Visa alert
Processing time quite impressive, less than 2 weeks.
Submitted on the 18th of this month and was transferred to their embassy same day.

Received email for collection today 28th and picked up without much ado.

6months multiple issued.
I earlier had 3 Schengen - 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 1 month.

Applied with the usual documents - 1 year travel insurance from Axa-Mansard, letter from employer, my own letter, personal and employer bank statements as employer will be covering cost, marriage certificate, children birth cert, previous visas.

Congratulations, that was quite fast

Cashmadam:
Congratulations. Thank you so much for sharing in great detail. Enjoy your vacation!

Thank you too.

Let me single you out. Last year 2023, I started reading your posts about tiding the account and some other things. Hence, I followed this religiously. I intend to state a certain monthly expenses. So what I did was that I spend only that amount monthly and when I need to exceed, I switched to another account. I paid myself Salaries and made sure no other money entered the account I was submitting.

As regard fixed deposit, the conversation came up around August here, when someone claimed it was not going to be accepted. You countered and provided a testimony that you once used used for Visa.
Hence, I also used it, fixing amount some months ahead of travel and submitting the deposit certificate.

It is always good to read.

For those who plan to travel in 6 months time (June 2025) read posts and follow suit on account and other things

Thanks once again

onile1975:
@ davodyguy, congrat again

Did u do cost estimation for each person at the last space on the application form,where they as for additional information? e.g. flight cost, feeding cost, transportation cost. e.t.c

I did that in my letter

Stated that ticket was xyz, since we would be staying with my brother, I stated nothing for accommodation and feeding, then added $1500 for entertainment/shopping etc

In that last column in the form, you can do that

VISA ALERT
FAMILY OF 3
STANDARD VISIT VISA

Firstly, the people that set up this thread, God bless and especially those who contribute regular, I dont want to be partial by calling names and leaving others out. But those that are of help, well done and God bless

When you're refused Visa and you post the refusal letter, people contribute to help you on the mistakes, and others that are yet to apply gets opportunity to read from previous errors and correct them, accordingly.

Note, no two cases are same, but there are similarities.

Here's my story.

As a family, we always travelled together and our travel period has always been consistent in December, cos of my wife's birthday.

From 2015 to 2022, I've done 9 countries Japan, South Africa, Australia, UAE, New Zealand, UAE again, Turkey, France, Saudi Arabia and Italy. My family did half of these trips with me, while I did solo on the others.
2024, we opt for UK.

TIME LINE
Submitted application to UKVI online around 31st October
Biometrics done 8th November, 2024
SENT to UKVI same 8th November, 2024
UKVI sent receipt mail on 12th November, 2024
TLS sent collection mail on 27th November, 2024

Documents
Myself,
1. 3 years tax clearance
2. VAT Registration of my company
3. List of Clients my company works for as consultant, that include one very popular and rich Oil and Gas company headquartered in London.
4. Company registration details with active Status on CAC, along with my professional qualifications
5. Self introduction letter
6. Letter of sponsorship by my company. Yes, it's a leisure travel, but my Manager wrote a letter that my own company is sponsoring the trip
7. Submitted 3 company bank statements, one of which is a Dollar account.
8. Company fixed deposit of the total travel fund. In July, we deposited the total travel cost in a fixed deposit account designated travel funds.
9. Personal bank statement for only 3 months, but I carefully pay myself salaries, spending only half of the salary monthly.
10. Letter of invitation from my elder brother, British Citizen.
11. Letter from Uncle (mums younger brother) British Citizen
12. Letters from mum to state my uncle is her younger brother, and that she's the mother of myself and brother, she was in UK in March and attached her entry stamp to UK and exists stamp.
13. Properties title document and a valuation report showing the values of the properties
14. Marriage certificate, all previous visas and all images taken in the 11 countries I've visited, birth certificate

Spouse
1. Letter of employment, promotion letter etc
2. Letter from employer confirming approval to travel
3. Her bank statement was not attached cos the account is not tidy at all, but we submitted statements of savings account from a cooperative society, that shows she saves a certain amount from her salary every month.
4. 6 months payslip, showing tax and other deductions
5. Statement from her PFA, Stanbic
6. Marriage certificate, all previous visas and all images taken in the countries visited, birth certificate of son
7. Self introduction letter
8. Letter from UK sponsors, Nigerians sponsor, bank statements etc

My son
1. Letter of Introduction from School
2. Receipts showing School fees payments
3. Birth certificate to confirm parents details
4. all previous visas and all images taken in the countries visited.
5. Letter from UK sponsors, Nigerians sponsor, bank statements etc

All the documents I submitted in my own application, I uploaded for my spouse and son as well. Reason is that, they sometimes may not give family application to same case officer. They may spread, hence I linked all three together and uploaded the same documents for all applicants. But fortunately for us, I presume it was handled by same case officer as email came in together, same time and hour

As regards how much you're willing to spend personally

Myself, I put ₦300k (saying company will sponsor all other cost)

Spouse, I put £5, saying husband's company will sponsor other cost

Son, I put ₦1 saying father will sponsor other cost

How much is your sponsor paying

Myself, I put the amount
My spouse, I put the same amount
Son, I put the same amount

Then added an addendum that the above sum provided by the sponsor is to be jointly spent by all applicants.

Our travel is for leisure, but I still used Company as sponsor, because we have a policy that allows founder to enjoy vacation. If Donald Trump is going on holiday as President of USA, it is state funds that would be used. As Tinubu is buying jet and travelling everywhere, it's on account of Nigeria. So a founder of a company can choose to use company funds for leisure

As regards employment, I chose self employed as the founder of a company, then showed tax clearance etc


I wish everyone looking forward to this kind of good news well in Jesus name (insha'Allah)