lasisi69:
boss I hail o.. I have two options... Either France or UK... But what if its France... How much for health insurance

You're confused.

lasisi69:
please, how much will it take for a health insurance to UK for a month

End time Lasisi, you don't need a health insurance for a visiting visa to the UK.

Sunny4Gold:

Since you are partly supporting him. I think you will give him document concerning your work or business, your statement of account too.
Ask @justwise and @ frontpagelawyer to throw more light to your question

@travelpoint.

Technically, visa officer officers are not really bothered about applicants closing balance, but history of the account (in flow, out flow, salaries and wages) are all taken into consideration which can also reflects the true financial status of applicants.

Since you're travelling together and you are also responsible for his hotel and feeding during your visit, you should use caution when filling the visa form.

For your Nephew, The cost of accommodation and the cost of living expenses should both be £0

Then for this question "Is someone other than you paying for all or part of your trip" Yes

Please select what the relationship is of the person who is contributing to the payment for your trip: Uncle or Aunt.

How much will they be paying towards your trip: (calculate the cost of accommodation and his feeding" but if you're staying together, make sure the hotel is suitable for two or more persons, then attach the booking confirmation.

And for this question "Explain why they are paying towards the cost of the trip" the onus is on you to convince the ECO why you are sponsoring him to the UK for holidays.

Another question "What is the total amount in GBP" do the calculation yourself, accommodation + feeding.

Having said all the above, the ECO might still have doubt why you have to sponsor your nephew to the UK on holidays.

To submit his application, you'll also provide some relevant documents e.g. employment, statement of account, letter to ECO explaining why you are paying for his accommodation and feeding.

seyewest:
Hey My peeps... I've been granted a U.S Visit visa.

Thought you had one before. Congratulations.

Spill I out because we all know you have technically defected and pledged your allegiance to APC. You're one of few politician who always engage in selling their influences and powers in an effort to secure personal achievements. TonyeBarcanista by all means, can be viewed as a "strong political prostitute"

I was shocked how you defended the continuous incarceration of Col. Dasuki by the EFCC who a competent court of Jurisdiction has granted bails on three difference occasions.

I just lost all respect for this great analyst "TonyeBarcanista"

I have a letter for you.

profkehinde:
,
I greet you and I have been studying this forum for quite a while, and couldn't figure out I could really ask a question until just recently where I discovered I could sign up and ask questions.
Yes, I am a professor of Internal Medicine from one of the Nigerian Teaching Hospital and I will like to ask u this question.
My wife who is a teacher recently ( in December 27th, 2015 ) travelled to the US with my last child who is just 5 years old to celebrate the christmas with a friend of hers in the US.
I actually bought their flight ticket ( delta airlines ) where her return back to Nigeria is supposed to be Jan 25th.
Besides, she suddenly decided to stay longer during this visit, probably she planned to take longer rest. Her intention has been that she will spend around 5 months before coming back to Nigeria, she was given 6 months at the POE.
Based on the above, I phoned the airline about changing her return data to May 2016, but the airlines refused, they said her ticket type does not support such lengthy extension.
Since my wife has decided to stay till May, and she might have to forfeit her return flight, meaning I will have to pay for their ONE WAY ticket back home in May, 2016.
However, I intended visiting her in a week time, right in the US where I plan to spend just 4 weeks.
My question:
Won't I have issues at the POE if asked why my wife and child still remain in the US and why she decided to forfeit her return flight. I hope you understand my question sir. Remember her i-94 indicated she has to return back to Nigeria around June, 2016. Won't I have problems at the POE as why she suddenly choosed to forfeit her return flight ?
Thanks

With all due respect sir, but your story doesn't add up totally.

A Nigerian professor's wife who is also a teacher suddenly abandoned her teaching job to stay back in the US? For what?

A Nigerian full professor of medicine with a five years old child? Or did you mean to say grandchild? Sir you must be very lucky and among the few that have attained the highest academic ranking in "Nigerian" university at a young age with our Government bureaucracy.

You're travelling next week, and she was supposed to return January 25th. Then it's not a problem at POE since she'll still be in the US as stated initially.

Please tell madam to think about it again, but if she has the energy to face another stringent VO during her renewer, no troubles. Instinct tells me otherwise.

If you are clean, you have nothing to fear.

Best wishes.

LadyGuinivere:
@FPL I saw your submission on the other page about the refusal form being generic and the need to personalise it.
I also saw the other guy's submission about us being treated in not so decent a fashion at the embassy.
Whilst I agree that the wait time should be less, the hall bigger and more seats provided I have a few things to note about us being Nigerians. (Caveat: this is my opinion o !)
People are generally percieved the way they carry themselves. This country is filled with so many young and vibrant fellows with no jobs. In desperation they look outward. And as we have seen on this thread, people look for ways to Hoodwink the vos. The result? We all are percieved as crooks. As my people say , when one finger touches oil, it soils the whole hand.

On the other hand. Let's analyse our soverign and independent Nigeria. We exploy expats for reasons I'll never understand. The employers care less if their resident permits have expired. They use police escorts and sirens in our fine nation. When I land in the US, I stand in the longer queue for non citizens and I'm thoroughly frisked and questioned. No wahala. No be my papa land. However I land at MM airpoort to the hot arrival hall and guess what? I'm again in the long queue and the foreigners zoom past me.
I love Nigeria and I am so proud of this country but We need to change our image. We need to have pride in self and country. Only then can our passports carry weight.
Long live the FRN.

In fact the matter tire me when the VO mentioned that only a US citizen has the sole "right" to be admitted into the US. Well, I nor blame VO but our forefathers.

I just hope I won't be selected for interview during renewal. Their wahala too many.

GOD bless Nigeria, GOD bless our oil.

diggy4real:
Does having a mexican visa and stamp in ones passport,that was not honoured, increase ones chances of getting an American visa? @LadyG

The same country El Chapo was captured. Sadly NO. Maybe a UK and Schengen visa will do or better still a genuine reason for your visit could also work out 50/50.

gaebliss:
I was Denied US tourist visa 22nd December 2015,please when is the right time for one to reapply or how long can one wait before one reapply?

You didn't tell the house what went wrong, I'm afraid you won't get the requested answers.

We commend your magnanimity for creating time to attend to intricate questions here despite your busy schedule.

We cannot change your visa policy and moreover you didn't enact nor created those laws, but the point is, The US government should revisit those laws especially the refusal letter to be more detailed to serve as a guide for genuine applicants the same way it is done by the UK and Canadian Government.

Remain Blessed.

Dear Visa officer.

Sincerely, we appreciate your interest here.

Posting this for the interest of the majority because I feel concerned with comments here especially that of @Jengem

Don't you consider it a harsh decision to adjudged that an applicant is ineligible because you assumed he/she has failed an oral interview conducted within few minutes? I still believe visa officers shouldn't base most of their decisions more on applicants’ answers to their questions.

We understand document fraud is rampant and visa officers cannot rely on local documents. Why not adopt document verification by a professional after an applicant has been interviewed in person, same way it is done at the German and UK consulates? a decision can then be reached after 3-10 working days to allow time for rigorous vetting, background and security checks.

If an applicant is found wanting for wilful misrepresentation and fraud, then a life ban should be immediately imposed on them. I strongly believe this policy will help deter intending applicants with the intention of submitting fraudulent documents.

The interview is not enough to reject genuine applicants due to different factors and it has never helped in curbing visa fraud in its entirety.

Lastly. What is the rationale in giving a generic rejection letter (214B) to unsuccessful applicants because I understand each application is treated on its own merit and every visa officer also must have reasons why he/she is approving or refusing an applicant?

In the law court; for different offences, there are different charges, penalties and punishments. For instance " Let's assume Mr. XYZ visited the consulate in 2012 and was rejected under section 214B because he has no family ties. Two years later, Mr. XYZ got married with a child and was still adjudged ineligible under section 214B. In 2015, Mr XYZ bought a house, reapplied and still got rejected with same letter. How then do you expect Mr XYZ to know where he's gone wrong with this same letters on three different occasions?

The UK, Germany, Canada will always give detailed reasons for every rejection to allow genuine applicants readjust and restrategise.

In conclusion and my own opinion, the generic rejection letter is not enough. Each applicant needs to know precisely why he/she is getting a rejection under section 214B.

Many thanks and remain blessed for your cooperation.

abnot:


@justwise there are people here in Nigeria with take home of 57k monthly (federal civil servants) who apply for UK visas and get issued. Wonder why the VO is laying so much emphasis on his salary as against his £750 budget

There is no way a civil servant with 57k salary will receive a visa if he/she presents a statement of account with closing balance of N10m without properly demonstrating the source of funds.

The UKBA lay so much emphasis on how incomes are generated and applicants are selected randomly for visa interview, therefore if you do not support your application with paper evidence, how then do you explain to the ECO how funds in your account were generated?

It has been said severally on this thread that ALL sources of funds must be properly demonstrated and it's only through paper evidence since you're unlikely to be interviewed.

The poster's application was rejected because he/she failed to demonstrate that his/her employment/business that generates the stated income is substantial enough to bring him/her back to Ghana or neither was the ECO satisfied that the employment/business is subsisting and generates the said income.

In a nutshell poster was punished for money lodgement.

@Simplesoul05

If you have N1billion in your bank account without proof of funds, employment/work history e.t.c; your application will be rejected.

But a man with just N100k in his account can easily get a visa with a healthy statement of account and good employment/work history.

In a nutshell, it is imperative to maintain a proper bank statement and profile. Also a good job history will increase your chances.

If you have 400k deposited into your without a substantial paper evidence prior to your visa application, I'm afraid you will be rejected.

KeishSunshine:


Thanks a lot. How about my chances not travelling with my husband?

It's not a factor that determines the successful outcome of a visa. Each application is treated on its own merit. Your purpose of visit and accommodation must be genuine.

If your statement of account is healthy without money logdement, your work documents intact and marriage certificate and picture included, your chances are high.

You can also list the documents you're submitting for review.

KeishSunshine:
Hello All,

Fantastic thread and solid counsel from everyone.
Here's my case and I need some guidance please.

I'm a first time applicant, married Dec 2014 and going on holiday to a family friend's who is a permanent resident but without my husband. I have included all necessary documents including an introductory letter from my employer. My net income per month is 390k. However, I am worried because I do not have a tax clearance certificate, although it is stated very clearly in my payslip that tax is deducted from my salary monthly. I head the HR unit in my organization, so doing a letter from the HR unit stating that I pay my taxes doesn't seem like a good plan to me. Unfortunately, I'm going to the embassy first thing tomorrow morning and I only just started hearing this tax thing today. I'll appreciate if you can guide me. Please also share what you think of my chances. I'm not a first time traveller although I haven't been to either the US or the UK before.

Eagerly anticipating your response. Thanks again.

Tax clearance certificate or tax card are meant for business owners especially the smaller ones. It is a requirement to allow ECO evaluate their businesses to determine if the business is legitimate and subsisting. In your own case; you're an employee of a reputable organisation judging by your net salary per month. Your pay slip showing your monthly tax deduction which is remittable to the Government by your company is sufficient.

Best wishes.

@salsera

The information was extracted from their website.

I do not see you qualifying for the interview waiver, but you can call the consulate to confirm.

kay1one2:


Please wanted to ask. Everything in this form about money should be filled in GBP right?

Yes. It's clearly stated on the form.

You can use www.oanda.com to do your conversion. That's what the UKBA uses and it's usually £1=N306

salsera:


I'm a bit confused about the interview thing.

First there is list of people who do not require an interview then there is a heading for those eligible for interview waiver. Both have different conditions.

I'm a little confused.

If you are a frequent traveller to the UK, US, Canada or the any Schengen state for at least three times in one year, you're qualified for a interview waiver.

If you also hold a Schengen visa and you've used same visa to travel more than three times in one year, you are also qualified for the interview waiver.

Finally, if you have been issued a one year multiple entry visa and have travel at least once with same visa, you're still qualified to submit your application without attending the visa interview at the consulate.

Hope it helps?

yemcol:
Pls,my people, has anyone booked hotel @ pasha hotel from booking.com,the hotel is a free booking and cancellation,until 48hrs before arrival before charging d whole money.
I later called d hotel after I got a mail that my credit card is declined, and I was told that I don't have enough money to cover my booking so therefore they can't authorise it...I have decided to update my card with enough money for d booking....
My question is shey dem no go commmot my money until that 48hrs to prior to my arrival.since I can guarantee a visa yet.
Pls, how solid is there conditions ooo,before I press pin code oo

Pls..its urgent as I have put in my application yesterday before seeing d mail....

No one can tell you here, read carefully the hotel cancellation policy. You'll be guided.

askari01:


There is no short cut climbing a palm tree... Apply for tourist visa with ur family, go to obodo oyinbo land and return home, that's the best..... I hail my ogas in the house ooo... justwise n co. Frontpagelawyer, did u get my message

I saw the post, but I'm sorry I don't know how to go about PMs. It doesn't open.

jenny8toh:
I went for an f1 visa interview twice and got
rejected twice..will be going for a third one around
august..what went wrong those two times..

We don't have soothsayers here. Start by telling us what went wrong, perhaps a few can proffer their ideas and how you can restrategize.

Demolavoices:
Hello sirs(Justwise & frontpageLawyer)

PlS can u pls Direct me to d right section? A friend of mine is contemplating of moving to UK with his wife & daughter. But we just want to know d kind of short course a Bsc holder can take dat could increase d time rate of securing a job over there. I think d pple dat have being staying there for long will have an idea.

Thanks in advance

From my personal understanding even though I live in Nigeria. Your "friend" is not qualify for that category of visa.

abnot:


Kindly re-publish the letter template . I tried to go through your posts but they are a lot (836 posts). If it's handy kindly repost ... Thanks

The Entry Clearance Officer
The Deputy British High Commission
11, Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos.

BUSINESS VISA/TOURIST VISA/FAMILY VISA, YOUR NAME, PASSPORT NUMBER.

First paragraph:
Introduction: This should include your name, work and designation.

Second paragraph:
During my Seven days visit which is fully paid for by (your name/sponsor/company), I will be staying at (hotel name/address/home address/telephone)

Third paragraph:
Please find the following documents to support my visa application enclosed herein;
List all the documents you have to support your application.

Last paragraph:
I trust that you will find that everything is in order and I assure you that I will return back to my work and family at the end of my seven days visit. For questions, clarification and interview, please feel free to contact me anytime.
Sincerely
(your name)
Mobile
Email
If you're self-employed, ensure it is typed on your company's letterhead and signed.

abnot:
HI all, I requested for my six month payslip from the office and realised that all the 6 payslips carry today's date even though it specifies the different months (e.g. november 2015, december 2015, ...) Is that ok to submit with my application?

Also could someone post a sample letter of introduction from a place of work?

If that's the case, in your introduction letter or information on the application form explain to the ECO in details.

For the introduction letter, I dropped a sample around October. Confirm otherwise I can re-post.

travelpoint:
I want to apply for a tourist visa for my brother. During our visit we will be staying in hotel. Is it OK to book hotel through booking.com?

Yes, it is acceptable.

justwise:
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That is not true, visiting visa can not be changed to any other type of visa within the UK. If you stayed longer than you stated in your application you will find it difficult to extend that visa without a very strong reason.

If you doubt anything I said above then try and overstay the stated time in your application and see what happens next time you visit or try to renew that visa.

Staying 2-4 days more is not the issue here but weeks or months will get you into trouble even when you haven't overstayed the 6 months given.

I don't think the poster will listen even at gun point.

I can only wish him luck.

EggPlant:
Thanks, I have read on uk.gov that if a person's standard visitors visa is stamped MULT, means multiple entry and 1 mean single entry and for both regardless of the period of stay stated on the application, one is only considered to have overstayed if he doesn't exit the U.K within 28 days after the stated date of expiration of the visa on one's passport (i.e there is even 28 days grace after the expiration of the 6 months visa before one is considered to have overstayed).

One is only obliged to notify the UKBA if the condition for which the visa was granted changes within this period e.g if one needs to change from a visitors/tourist visa to a spousal, students or work visa.

Guess this means that even if one stated that he'll be staying for 2 weeks, it doesnt matter if he stays for the entire 6 months as long as he exits before the grace period elapses. And such a person has not broken any rules and hence no penalties for this.

Since you've read from the UK Government website (straight from horse's mouth) Do what you think is right.

Best wishes.

MichaelSokoto:

"Waste of tax payers money?"
Have u paid tax ever in ur life? so because pdp would ever win bayelsa election hence no need 4 APC contestin?
Smh. Ur own homophobik thinkin stinks to high heavens.

Why are you crying over my own opinion? You must think I was born yesterday.

I don't just pay state and federal taxes, I do the following with all sincerity and I just renewed my Tax Clearance Certificate on Friday.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)
PERSONAL INCOME TAX (PIT)
WITHHOLDING TAX (WHT)
EDUCATION TAX (EDT)

When you grow up you'll know what a TIN is.

Though you might be older, but still young in the brain.

God bless you.

You're giving prior information to a suspected looter and you expect him to board the next available flight back to Nigeria?
He'll rather find an abode in Syria than coming back to Nigeria whose Judiciary is headed by President Buhari.

Who is responsible for advising the EFCC?

Waste of taxpayers money. "Uncle Sylva if you want the certificate go and collect it from INEC"

kay1one2:


Oga no vex....
Abeg which center can give me the fastest appointment date ikeja or vi vac? I.e less than 2wks from filling of online application form?

No troubles.

Ikeja. Appointment is always open everyday of the week.

We all can't be fooled at the same time. It is even laughable the Government agency (EFCC) is trying so hard to justify its gross disregard to court orders and the rule of law.

He was arrested, why mention his party? Perhaps to announce to the gullible ones that the agency is not selective in carrying out its statutory functions by arresting a mere caretaker?