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Jolene474:
Good morning, please I’m quite slow to understand stuff. So pardon me for asking again, I just want to get clarity.
I’ve been filling my UK visa form online and my situation is this. I have a “First Bank Savings Account” which my salary is sent to. I take home N650,000 monthly.
Every month I use about N200k, sometimes N240,000 and sometimes N280,000 as monthly expenses due to the inflation currently.
So first, how do I enter my monthly expenses? Do I use the average amount over the last 6 months as the monthly expense?
2. I keep the remaining funds after expenses in this same account, and over the years it has gotten to about N9.4M.
They asked if I have any savings on the form? Should I say Yes and put the N9.4M as savings or I should say “No savings” and continue. ? I feel the N9.4M is savings, or it has to been sent to a separate account for it to be considered as savings? Please kindly elucidate, Thank you all.

Abbebbay:
Thank you very much Davodyguy ,I really Appreciate the secret you shared,Please I want to ask ,I am applying for me and my wife to travel together for a visit visa ,are we going to pay for the assisted appointment date differently or just one appointment date for me and my wife

Yoms47:
Well it might seem like that, just trying understand how this application works now. I was directed to TLS and not sure if I am to pick a date before I can upload my documents or will upload documents before picking a date. That's the bit I am trying to have clarification.

Abbebbay:
@ djbaju, please how did you get biometrics date ,Was it free ,I have not been seeing date for some month now ,please kindly explain to me.

Yoms47:
Good evening everyone,where do I upload my documents for UK visa application

Jolene474:
Thank you for your response, but I do not understand clearly.
I spend 200k from my First Bank monthly then leave the remaining 450k as savings there. It’s my salary account as well, right now it’s about 9M.
They asked if I have savings on the form.
I’m I going to enter the 9M as my savings and enter 650k as my monthly salary, is it correct? Kindly elucidate. Thank you.

Tolu2024:
How is life in France generally for someone who want to travel with work visa for the first time And can you japa with the tourist visa?

Chuckdee:
#170,000

julietlulu:
Hello,
Gooday.
Please if you have a france Visit visa (2nd timer) and I enter through Germany, does this hinder my future france visas if I choose not to enter directly from France but from other Schengen countries?

Would the visa officers see anything wrong with not entering France with their visa? And wasting their visa?

Thank you

Jolene474:
Good morning, please I really want to understand.
1. “Do you have another income or savings”?
I answered Yes, Savings.
I have about N9M saved from my salaries since January.
2. How much money do you have in savings(GBP)?

My question is, would it be my total savings in my account I’m to enter here. Please someone guide me.

Thank you.

humbleboyy:
Please do you know how i can contact the TLS guys? So I can chase for my passport dispatch? Was told a decision has been made and i have no emails yet on the decision made nor the passport pick up notification. I have only tomorrow left.

Tboy0007:
Here is a copy of his refusal.

Please advise me way forward. Bless you

sokotogudali:
Good day everyone and thanks to all of us sharing our helpful knowledge.

Please, I'd be applying for a visit visa early next month to write the PLAB 2 exam. I'm adding my cover letter below, please I would appreciate it if anyone could critique it for me.

Thank you so very much in advance.

Nigeria.
xx April, 2021.

The Entry Clearance Officer,
UK Visas and Immigration,
Sheffield,
The United Kingdom.
Dear Sir/Madam,

—------------------------- VISA APPLICATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL AND LINGUISTIC ASSESSMENT BOARD (PLAB ) 2 EXAM

My name is Dr. —----------------- holder of Passport Number —---------------. I am applying for a Standard Visitor Visa to sit the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) Part 2 examination scheduled for 6th July 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
I am a qualified medical doctor registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) with permanent registration number —--- and Folio Number —------ and hold a currently valid licence to practice medicine in Nigeria.
(Evidence attached: (1)International Passport, (2)Annual Practising Licence and (3)Certificate of Full Registration)

WHY I AM APPLYING FOR THE UK STANDARD VISITOR VISA
The Standard Visitor Visa will enable me to gain access to the United Kingdom to sit for the Part 2 of the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board Examination on 6th July 2022, which is held only at either of the two GMC Clinical Assessment Centres on 3 Hardman Square, M3 3EB or 3 Hardman Street, M3 3AW both in Manchester, United Kingdom. The exam is the final part of the licensing exam for international medical graduates who wish to practice medicine in the UK. I am currently applying to get registered as a medical doctor in the UK with a GMC reference number: —-------.
I sat for and passed the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) Part 1 examination that was held in Lagos, Nigeria on 20th May 2021. I had previously passed my International English Language Test (IELTS) Examination administered by the British Council in Abuja Nigeria on the 21st August 2020, a prerequisite for sitting the PLAB 1 examination.
(Evidence attached: (4)IELTS Academic Certificate, (5)PLAB 1 pass result, (6)PLAB 1 scores result)

WHY I WANT TO TAKE THE PLAB EXAM
Following the completion of my housemanship (equivalent to the Foundation Year 1 for doctors in the UK) in July 2020 at —--------------, I have been practising as a general duties medical officer and currently work as a medical officer at —----------------.
I would like to go into the General Practice (GP) Training in the country that boasts of the National Health Service (NHS) – a top global healthcare delivery system. In order to get into this medical specialty training in the UK, I need to obtain a full registration to practice with the GMC.
Passing the PLAB 2 test is the final requirement before full registration with the GMC for an international medical graduate like me.
(Evidence attached: (7)Certificate of Completion of Housemanship)

PLAB PART 2 EXAMINATION CONFIRMATION
I have booked and paid for my PLAB Part 2 examination. I have received a confirmation booking email and receipt of booking from the General Medical Council (GMC).
The GMC has invited me to their Clinical Assessment Centre at Manchester, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, United Kingdom on 6th July 2022 to take the PLAB 2 examination.
The GMC can be contacted via telephone on: +441619236602 or 01619236602 or by email at gmc@gmc-uk.org, should verification of this information be required.
(Evidence attached: (12)PLAB 2 Booking confirmation email from GMC, (13)PLAB 2 Booking receipt from GMC)

ABOUT MYSELF
I am a fully qualified and registered medical practitioner in Nigeria with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (Registration Number: —---------). I graduated with an MB; BS degree from the University of —---- in -------- 2018.
I secured a housemanship appointment at the —------------. I did my housemanship from June 2019 to June 2020 diligently getting a distinction assessment from all departments I rotated through and being awarded as the Best House Officer by the —----------------.
I currently work at —----------------- as a medical officer and I also served under the compulsory Federal Government National Youth Service Scheme from March 2021 to February 2022. I have attached a letter of introduction from my employer to this application.
I am a full-time medical practitioner with no other income source apart from this job, and I am committed to returning to Nigeria and my job immediately after my examinations.
My employer, who is represented by —---------------, the Medical Director of —------------ can be contacted on —------------
I pride myself as a professional with utmost respect for the rule of law. I, therefore, have no intention of smearing my nascent immigration record by overstaying my visa.
(Evidence attached: (14)MBBS degree certificate, (15)Letter of Letter of introduction from my current employer - PreciousLife Medical Centre, Abuja (16)Discharge Certificate from the National Youth Service Corps

TRAVEL ITINERARY
I plan to arrive in Manchester, United Kingdom on 1st July, 2022, write my examination on 6th July 2022 and depart to Nigeria on 8th July, 2022.
I am aware that the examination is a single day event, however because this would be my first time undertaking International Travel of any sort, I am applying for a 7 day visit to enable me rest adequately, recover from the trip and get acquainted and familiar with the environment prior to my examination and also rest and sight-see after the examination before my return.
A summary of my travel itinerary is as follows:
July 1st Arrival in Manchester and check-in into booked accommodation.
July 2nd to 5th Rest in booked accommodation, explore the environment and
transportation routes to and from the examination venue.
6th July Examination day.
7th July Recuperate from the exam and do some sight-seeing.
8th July Departure from the UK to Nigeria.

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENT
I will be residing at —------------- Hotel. I will be there for 7 nights, from 1st July 2022 to 8th July 2022. I will spend most of my time preparing for my exams prior to the exam day. I will be leaving the hotel on the morning of 8th July 2022..
(Evidence attached: (17)Booking confirmation to —--------- Hotel)

TRAVEL EXPENSES
My Estimated Travel Expenses are as follows:
Airline Ticket (with Return Ticket): NGN 300,000 = GBP 530.97
Accommodation: NGN 150,000 = GBP 263.16
Living Expenses and Intra-UK travel: NGN 100,000 = GBP 176.99
Total Expenses: NGN 550,000 = GBP 964.91

FINANCES
This trip will be funded by myself and I have no intention to seek public funds while in the United Kingdom.

I currently work as a Medical Officer at —--------------- and was offered an appointment here on the 30th of December 2020, with a monthly income of NGN 163,200.00 (£ 300) amounting to a net annual income of NGN 1,958,400 after tax and deductions. I was also receiving a further monthly allowance of NGN 33,000 amounting to a total of NGN396,000 a year from the Federal Government of Nigeria for my participation in the compulsory National Youth Service Corps Scheme (NYSC) from March 2021 to February 2022. I currently spend between NGN 33,000 to NGN 36,000 out of this in catering to my monthly personal needs. Undertaking this trip will not pose a financial burden for me.

I have a total of NGN1,100,000 (£ 2,033) saved in my salary account at Zenith Bank, Nigeria with complete access to this money and have attached the necessary documentary evidence of this in the form of my bank statement.
Furthermore, I am still expecting salaries for the months of April, May and June before my trip. I strongly believe that having adequate funds in my personal account will not be an issue for me.
a. OPENING BALANCE
The opening balance in my account on 2nd November, 2021 is NGN 191,304.25 (£ 347). This low amount is because I had recently made payment for my PLAB 2 booking.
(Evidence attached: (18)My Zenith Bank account statement)


b. EXPLANATION OF EVERY TRANSACTION GREATER THAN NGN 10,000 BESIDES MY REGULAR INCOME

NGN 20,000 paid to —------------- on 22/22/2021 was a loan to a friend.
NGN 20,000 credit from —----------- on 24/22/2021 was repayment of the money loaned to him two days earlier.
NGN 81,600 credit from —--------------. on 31/12/2021 was a bonus payment of 50% salary paid to all staff of the organisation at the end of the year.
NGN 66,000 credit from FGNFEDERALGOVERNMENTOFNIG on 07/02/2022 was payment of my NYSC allowances for the month of May and June 2021 which had not been paid.
NGN 34,800 credit from FGNFEDERALGOVERNMENTOFNIG on 15/02/2022 was an advance payment of the February salary for the National Youth Service Scheme with an additional allowance of 1,800 NGN. On further inquiry, the Scheme pays the allowance this way, when the programme is rounding up.

The currency exchange rates used above were according to Oanda.com as of .

SUMMARY OF MY VISA APPLICATION
As earlier stated, the intention for this visa application is to sit the PLAB 2 exam in Manchester, which I have paid for and attached necessary evidence supplied by the General Medical Council UK.
It is imperative to note that I need to return to Nigeria to continue my clinical job as it is my only income source. My lucrative career prospects as a medical doctor either in Nigeria or the UK and my status as an upstanding citizen of Nigeria with no criminal or civil offence to my name motivate me to abstain from violating any set terms of my visa.
I can cover the entire cost of my trip should, and as such, I have no intention to seek aid from the UK’s public funds.
I would be grateful if my visa application is granted, and I am happy to answer any additional questions that may arise from this application.
Thank you for your time and kind consideration.

Pgree:
I actually explained all these in the cover letter I uploaded.

ifeomavivine:
Good day all

Please I want to ask which bank is good/best for POF. Please I need answer.


Thanks.

Pgree:
Good day everyone, This is my first UK visa application. I received my refusal letter a few days ago.
I have never been out of Nigeria and I am trying my best to disvirgin my passport.

I applied for a visit visa. I chose to include a close friend of my first cousin as my UK host. My mom, my first cousin and her husband who is a USA citizen, all chose to sponsor my visit. In the refusal letter, I don't see anything about my sponsors. I included pictures of us all together, affidavits, letters and bank statements too.

Please, what did I do wrong and how can I correct it in later visa applications? Thank you.

Oluwabusolamiii:
Hi

Thank you . I don’t think I mentioned that I was attending a conference. It’s a visit visa only . Visiting my friend and a bit of tourism.

My friend is supporting because she invited me and thought to pay part of the travel expense for me.

I also have my business registration documents

Ewaoluwayemi:
Please I need your assistance on this question - how much will i be spending on this trip? will this include the flight money? Can someone please advice. and whats the reasonable amount someone can put for a 5 days visit. being invited for a friend, so accomodation and feeding is sorted out. please kindly advice

humbleboyy:
No home ties, unexplained non salary inflows.

I still didn't get any update today.

humbleboyy:
Good morning all,

Myself and my colleague did our biometrics same day, 8th October 2024. (did mine 8am, colleague's bio was 1pm)

He got a refusal email last Friday 25th October (letter dated 24th) but I still have no updates yet. Today makes it 15 working days since bio.

Visa type: Visit
Purpose: Conference.

Hoping to get an update today, conference is next monday.

TheOmolola:
Thank you so much for your help @ashirioluwa @cashmadam.

Here is the update for future enquiries.

I sent a paid email via https://ukvi.mysecurepay.co.uk/Home on October 22nd.
I received a response on October 23rd to take my Passport back to TLS for the amendment of the Visa.
I got a call and email from TLS on October 25th informing me that my Passport is ready for collection.
I picked it up and the visa start date was amended to October 25th, 2024.

Tboy0007:
Please can someone help me with the best possible approach to making another application for a positive outcome.
What can I do better or evident better?

Thanks all.

MelaninGemstone:
I’m unable to proceed to checkout

Opeyemi007:
UNLESS they’ve changed it, you can’t upload without choosing a date and paying first.

MelaninGemstone:
if I have already uploaded my documents on the TLS website

Can I still select assisted service and pay 32k

naivasha:
Appointment-assisted service sounds a bit vague. What exactly does the N32,000 provide please?

Chinweanusiobi4:
Biometrics--7th
Pick up--25th Oct
What God cannot do does not exist.