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chloe00:
I’m not saying their outcome will invalidate his visa I please read what I wrote and read another meaning to it , I said the question will be , I’m the one asking the question not the visa officer abeg.

We are all here to provide suggestions and share our experiences.

alert20:
@askari01 I agree with you...
because while filling the form the OP was asked if he will be travelling with anyone which I am sure he chooses NO.
these Eco are wise and well trained to read someone's thoughts...

Yes the ECO are well trained. However they are also humans and are willing to make exceptions if there are compelling reasons.

askari01:
be careful and dont rush things,[b] In ur application , you were asked a simple but trickish question that will you be travelling with anyone and you said...NO. [/b]my advice for you is to go alone first and return to nigeria.... after that you have no wahala. apply for your fsmz yhen

This is not a trickish question. Your response either yes or no, does not means that travel plans cannot be changed. The OP was issued a visa based on his current personal circumstances in Nigeria and not on the premise that he cannot travel without his family to the UK if they apply and approved. Like I said everything depend of the ECO and the profile of the OP visa as it will be considered when assessing his family application.

chloe00:
Exactly, because the question will be if you knew they all qualified to go with you then why did you not apply with them? And he already answered No to any travel companions so I think it’s better for him to use this visa first then when it expires and he wants to renew then they can all apply together as a family

The OP never stated that his family member were qualify to go with him. He simply asking if it is possible to apply for his family member now that he has obtain his visa. The answer is YES. The outcome of the application for his family member either positive or negative will not in any way invalidate his visa. So the OP has the option to either give it a try or not. I applied for my wife (first time) after gotten my visa and it was approved.

arro:
Thanks God my first application I got the visa to mama Charlie's nation, I tried it alone without my family, but know that I have it, can I apply for my family adding photocopy of my approved visa with self introduction letter telling them I will love to go on the journey with my family ?
Please I need professional advice since I did the application alone, with some errors but I was still granted the visa without any eish.

Sure you are free to put in applications for your family with necessary documents including your copy of issued visa. However, be mindful that the ECO may or may not buy your afterthought reasons.

edmasta01:
Thanks very much ekpotek.

I have one more question. If the address on my bank statement is from my previous house address and is different from my current address (which i filled in the application form), do i need to state/clarify this in the additional information when filling the application?

Not necessarily. People can change Home addresses and it has no impact on the visa application outcome. The important thing is that the bank statement is yours. But feel free to point it out to the ECO on additional information section.

edmasta01:
Is it ok to include utility bill (nepa prepaid meter reciept for a rented property) in one's visitors visa application?

No. Unless you are the owner of the property and you wish to use it as financial home tie.

Babaelemu:
what about hostels ?

You can book hostel on booking.com!

gg4real:
Hello gurus in the house!

My lil aister's application was refused recently on the ground that they couldn't reach the UK sponsor's on phone. Now she submitted for the second attempt ansnwe were optimistic they'd call but this time they never called and her application is ready for collection. Pls could this mean a refusal since they didn't call the sponsor this time.

Timeline:
Application received at Sheffield April 21
Application ready for collection email May 02

No idea. Just go collect the passport and let’s know the outcome. Hope it will be positive.

obaxlove:
Please my ogas, I’m going for an academic conference which of the visa category will I pick? Pls help.

Select either Tourism or Business!

giftwalter:
All the monies paid to the cooperative was transferred from my account, will highlighting these transfers on my bank statement be enough prove? if yes how can go about explaining this? is there a format or form?

There is no format or form. There is section in the online application form for additional information. Here you can explain it. If the space in the form is not enough, then include a cover note to notify the ECO that lump sum of xxxxx is due to maturity of your investment and is mere concidental and not a fund lodgement for visa application. It will also be wise to get a letter from your cooperative confirming the payment etc.

giftwalter:
I'm 27, so what's the possible way out? since the lump sums in my account will raise red flag. If not for the lumps sums my account would have been ok to use, by the time of visa application I will have up to 1.8 in my account.

If you are unwilling or unable to full explain with documents the origin of the proposed lump sum and why it was paid into your account. The safest thing to do is either cash out the money or instruct your cooperative to pay it into another bank account. At your age and since you’re working, you cannot use a sponsor, unless your travel is business related and not for touring.

smilz:
Okay, thanks. The only problem with the utility bill is that the meter to my apartment isn't in my name nor the landlord's name. I think the past occupant purchased it.
My landlord stays in same compound so, is it okay if i get his recent utility bill alongside a note stating we all share same meter? Though i pay utility bills[bank transfer] to him every 3months for security and waste disposal. I can equally write 'for utility bill' in the remark during the bank transfer and get a receipt from him. Is that okay?

Sure just get a note from your landlord explaining it as it.

galazito:
I don't have any of these visas only my destination visa and am not entering into turkey just to transit and I will be flying Turkish airline...

Hi you are good to go. You do not need any transit visa as long as you do not plan to leave the airport. Like I said there are plenty of activities in transit area to keep you busy all days. If you need a nap, you can visit the star alliance lounge or the airport hotel at a fee.

smilz:
@Ekpotek
Good morning. Please, can i submit a tenancy agreement in place of utility bill? Or both?
Thanks.

Yes you can submit both as proof of address. However, recent utility bill is perferred.

nairacountry:
Good move.
By the way, how costly is the current accommodation you are in now? Hotel/short stay etc

Currently staying with family friend. Hotel Accommodation is expensive here and average about 80 euro per night. B&B is about 60 euro per night.

niyogeol:
Thanks for the clarification.

You’re welcome. I appreciate your initial concern.

dotcomnamename:
If there is a change of circumstances since the original visitor permission or entry visa was granted then INIS will consider an application for an extension of visitor permission.

Yes that true. But the question is do INIS regularly approve extension for visitor visa?

nairacountry:
Please keep us posted on the accommodation thingy. Stay fit bro

Sure. We are viewing some accommodation this week by letting agencies.

chunkuli:
pls is it possible to stay put on 3 mths visa, what are the chances of schooling after arrival

No you cannot extend a short stay c visa. If you want to stay beyond 3 months, apply for D visa. You cannot also school on a c visa too.

niyogeol:
To the best of my knowledge, you are not eligible to apply for PPS number on a short stay visa. Don't bother honoring the appointment. They will request for your passport which will show the category of visa you have. Also, you need an evidence of what you need the pps number for - in most cases which is to remit tax, and get social welfare. No let them call olopa for you o.

I stand to be corrected though.

You’re wrong brother. Read my previous posts. I am here to stay as a family member of eu Citizen (spouse). Immigration even advised that I should submit my application for 5 years residence permit within three months. They saw my passport and my visa and still gave me an appointment.

alert20:
[quote author=ekpotek post=67waxThe fact you have sponsors is not a guarantee that you willl get the visa. Like I said, your chances are probably 30%. To be honest you are about to dash UKVI money if you apply. A word is enough for the wise.


at least let him try you never can tell anything can happen...

I am not the one to encourage people to apply when I know that they will be refused. A visa fees of N100 plus is not easy to throw away. When the OP has a strong home tie, he can apply.

solaiphones:
Thanks for your word of encouragement. I two sponsors over there which one is a British born citizen and the other is having a Permanent resident status both of them will be inviting me. I was thinking with that i can have an upper hand.

The fact you have sponsors is not a guarantee that you willl get the visa. Like I said, your chances are probably 30%. To be honest you are about to dash UKVI money if you apply. A word is enough for the wise.

galazito:
do Nigerian passport need a transit visa when having a long transit time in turkey?

No. You can stay as much as your transit time permit. The Istanbul Airport transit area is full of activity to keep you busy if you do not have a visa to enter Turkey.

kesx:
TLS are responsible for sending mail as per decision, but they confirm that through voice calls, on three different occasions. maybe i should try the British high commission.

Go to UKVI website. There is a link that allow you to make enquire about the status of your application from outside the UK. All you need is to provide your application reference number, email address and date of birth. They will respond within 24 hours via email.

kesx:
Please house i need your help and contributions as to what to do next, i had my Bio metrics (Ikeja TLS) on the 14th of march. got a mail from the UKVI that my application is being prepared to be considered on the 22nd of march. i haven't received any mail either from TLS or the visa office, TLS website is indicating a decision has not been taking ,

I decided to call the UKVI directly on 3 different occasion, i got the same response" A decision has been made a long time ago" and that i should contact TLS, i have also been to TLS office severally and they keep telling me my passport hasn't arrive yet and that i should wait for there mail.

its over 30 working days and there is no trace of my passport, what do you advise i do at this stage? i am considering legal actions.

i have a feeling my passport has been mutilated or has been misplaced.

Do you have any evidence like an email from UKIV that a decision has been made and that your passport have been sent to TLS? If so I would advise that go to the british High Commission in VI to make enquire.

chloe00:
How about her parents in Nigeria because I have a cousin who was exactly in her shoes last year and he got the visa , his dad was his sponsor. TBH they look at these applications from different perspectives so you can’t authoritatively say this is your chance or that is your chance because you’ll be shook when someone who you think can’t be granted is granted visa

The OP has about her chances and I have given my opinion based on OP submission (reliance on a UK based sponsor and no ecomonic ties to Nigeria) The OP is free to either take it or not!

Favourme84:
Good evening @justwise and ekpotek,

Please im yet to receive my passport back and this is the 7th weeks.I need this passport urgently for important application.

Please kindly advise me on what to do.

Thanks

Contact UKVI using their website.

tom5678:
Hello house,
please this is very urgent, I submitted my application at the UK office at VI on Tuesday and also did my biometrics, I applied for a tier2 dependent visa of which my husband is the sponsor, the kind of visa I applied for is usually called Tier2 PBS or categorized under work visa l, but when I got to the office, I was told all my original documents which I brought that were not in A4 paper size should be photocopied to that size e.g my marriage certificate and our wedding pictures, I later got an email from TLScontact asking me to create an account, which I did and when I logged in, I realized I was registered on their website for visitors visa less than 6 months and that wasn't what I applied for, and i dont want to get refused due to their mistake,please what can I do? I don't want to get refused,and would I still need to post the original documents to UKVI?PS. I still have his statement of account and other original documents with me. Please I need your help before it's too late. Thank you

What matter is that you select the correct visa category on the online application form and have paid the appropriate visa fee. Yes all supporting documents must be in A4 size either original or photocopied.

solaiphones:
Pls what is my chance of getting a visit visa every expenses will be taken care by my sponsor who is a British citizen. I’m just a graduate �‍� waiting for my nysc. In my bank Statement i have a opening balance of 1.3m and closing balance of 600 thousand for the last six months

Your chances out of 10 will probably be 3! Because you do not have any ties to Nigeria

dotcomnamename:
No, you need an Irish visa to come to Ireland

Just arrived Waterford, ireland 3 days ago. Was stamped in for 90 days. Here to stay. Booked appointment for PPS number next week. Looking for accomodation urgently. Cheers.

lamestika:
@ekpotek this are the documents I submitted
payslip stated the breaking down of mode of payment for six month
letter of appointment
Hotel booking proof.
registration of the seminar.
and [b]I stated that my employer is sponsoring the trip so he paid 600k into my account that's al[/b]l

Wrong move. Your employer should have submitted its bank statement in addition to writing a letter that they will be responsible of the trip. Beside N600K cannot amount to full sponsorship.