TheGuyFromHR:


As someone who has recently arrived from Nigeria, I would avoid that black box in your position.
It takes one quite a while to overcome the style of driving we've used all our lives in Naija.
Leave the comparison sites and try the insurance companies one by one to find one that will give you insurance without the black box.

wallg123:

Usually I’d advice people not to buy a car straight away but your case is very different as you’ve got family commitments. Your premium is high am suspecting as a result of your international drivers license.
You just have to pick one of the insurance companies you’ve found because all of them would be of similar price. But try avoid that blackbox if you can because your Naija driving style different from UK.

wallg123:

I need Naira

Portsmouth86:
Hi there

This is what I did for my husband and his arrival in the UK, just to give a heads up of what you may need to do next

My hubby arrived in the UK on Saturday 13th February

08/02/2016 Council Tax- I informed them as soon as I booked his flight (8th Feb) and advised what date he would be moving to the UK
15/02/2016- Went to the post office to collect BRP (Biometrics residents permit)
15/02/2016- Called Electricity, Southern Water and Portsmouth water and also called National Insurance line made application
16/02/2016- SSE (Electricity issued a bill) this was a PDF online bill I used as proof of address
17/02/2016- Opened NatWest Bank account and registered with GP
18/02/2016- I did my husband a CV and we went to the agencies and registered for work.
18/02/2016- Appointment with Lloyds Bank to open a Joint Savings account.

22/02/2016- FPR recruitment asked hubby to come in for a health and safety test PASSED
23/02/2016- Hubby started his first job in the UK in a bakery, and is still there smiley (and did SIA security training, now awaiting the licence)
24/02/2016- Applied online for a provisional Licence
02/03/2016- D/L application arrived pre filled, signed returned with BRP card
15/03/2016- BRP returned from DVLA ( I knew a licence is issued as the ref is a DL number smiley
16/03/2016- Provisional Arrived smiley

So in a nutshell:
-Council tax
-Collect BRP
-National Insurance
-Electric company
-Gas company ( if you have)
-Water company (both fresh and waste)

Then once you have a letter from one of the utilities or council tax:
-Bank Account
-GP
-Dentist (my husband hasn't yet registered with one )


useful information:
NI number:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number call 0345 600 0643 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (make sure you state he has been offered a job but requires a NI number) they will ask why you need one although obvious, however you can actually work for up to 12 weeks without an NI number smiley this is issued now by the jobcentre Plus not DWP

You need to get proof of address before you can open a bank account or register with a GP, so make sure those are the first things, check your billing dates for utilities as you could time it to get a bill the following day, as i called the day before my bill was due to be generated (luckily)


Driving Licence ( international licence can be used for 12 months from entering UK)
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence


And make sure you file any letters for Joint or single names for your next stage FLR as you need to provide proof of cohabitation

I hope this helps

DoubleN:
Hello Guys,

Is it true that only family can make Form A payment for another person. i.e they must have the same surname and have letter of guardianships?

Also heard that a company cannot make payment for an individual.

Kindly confirm.

Thanks.

Mamatukwas:


We can help with this. We do weekly shipping from Lagos to the UK (Office to Office). Kindly send a PM if you’d like to discuss or arrange a shipment.

viciouswoman:
@doubleN pls kindly help with the UK email address or phone number..u used..
Thanks

fificole:
1) Is wrapping of Luggage allowed in MMA Lagos and how much is it ? - Yes. Did not wrap so not sure.

2) Is Ghana must go ( the grey type) allowed? - Yes it is

3) Can one travel with electronics e.g TV set? - Yes. Must be checked in. However, why not buy from facebook market place/gumtree. (Except you are making a delivery). It counts as one luggage.

fificole:
Remember you can use can still use FORM A for transfers/payments from your Nigerian account while in the UK. Those being sponsored by family do not necessarily need to buy FX from the black market to send to you.

This is not marketing banks, but a cheaper alternative.

- Tuition fee balances (or installments as the case may be) : Paid directly to the school
a. Same documents used for tuition deposits

- Accommodation/maintenance : Paid directly to school/landlord/agent or your account
a. Form A
b. Admission letter
c. Accommodation bill for the month/quarter

I advise you get to know your account officer (a knowledgeable one) or the Operations head in the branch
- Complete an email indemnity
- Request for a few forms (if they allow it)
- Get your internet banking setup and request a transaction token

This also works well for spouses that still have businesses running in Nigeria and get funding in naira.

Simply a suggestion.

Brimmie:


Try SpareRoom.

Happywoman:


Thank you Callmed.
I hope one will not be banned like viss refusal�

ukapplicant:
I mean, are these correct. The money is in hubby's account and I am the main applicant we are applying together

rebless:
Again my fellow Nairalanders pls your brother needs attention

1.Should one apply to the preferred university direct or must apply through UCAS?

2. Is a student application for a 40yo with a WAEC level of study possible? Although he has a running registered business and married.

Tbillion25:
Thanks for your reply!!
After picking student as the visa route, should i go ahead to pick student aswell as the visa type

Tbillion25:
Hi guys… I really need an urgent help.

I am currently filling my wifes Visa application form and I got to a point where a tab wasnt opening. So after clicking the visa route which is PBS Tier 4 student, on selecting the visa type became a problem as no option was popping up.

Kindly assist with a suggestion that might help!!

SirWellington:
Good day all,

Just so that I am on track, I will be applying as a dependent to join my wife, she schools and lives in Middlesbrough, will 10M naira be okay for POF?

Sysco600:
Please is it possible to still pay for priority

After I have submitted my visa application and I have gotten my day for biometrics

Babababy:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-quarantine-when-you-arrive-in-england

Freeway44:
Good evening great people!
@All Gurus here pls I need your guide.

My POF will be mature on 17th of this month and i will be applying for visa same week. Pls I would like to know after online payments for visa application, IHS and Priority service while filling the application forms, do I still have to pay 42k at the point of completing biometrics at TLS?

Thanks all.

Aquarius15:
Finally, I'm here sharing my visa alert for my family of 4

Biometrics: 2/8/2021
Main Applicant: Priority
Dependants: Standard
All Visa ready on 6/8/2021
Picked up today: 9/8/2021

TLS Abuja.

I wish everyone expecting all the best.

rollykotex:
Please help with iom account details. Is it advisable for a family of 4 to pay lumpsum in the main applicant's name or one teller for every of the four members of the family