lantrenzo:
@justwise @OGreene and Great People here!

I need your best insights. OK, here we go!

I work with an NGO and we are series of trainings lined up for the year all in London.

One of the trainings will come up April,another in May and last one sometimes October.

Some of the attendees had travelled to the UK before. For others, it will be their first training in the UK.

Please how do we go about this? In terms of applications, flights and hotels booking?

Thanking you in anticipation of your helpful insights!

Cheers.

Who is paying for the training and how relevant is it to your career?

Dooby:


Not sure yet, the wife is in UK while my boss here in Nigeria. I am going to meet the wife to assist with kids
thanks

If you wish to accompany your employer to the UK as a domestic or household worker, you will need to apply for a Domestic worker visa, not a work permit.

This type of visa includes chauffers, gardeners, cooks and nannies, who have been working for their employer for at least one full year. You will most likely be granted a six months visa.

To qualify, you must be between aged 18-65, you must have been employed under the same roof as your employer.

Most importantly you must travel to the UK in the company of your employer, your employer's spouse or your employer's minor child and work full-time as a domestic worker in the same dwelling as your employer.

Dooby:
Hello guys, applying to UK for Nanny while your Boss is sponsoring you, Please what Reason for Visit should I choose? Visit, Work?? What Visa Type and Visa Sub Type. Thanks for your kind advise

Are you travelling with your boss?

Thatfiyahgirl:
Hi guys. Good morning
I submitted my application last week Monday. On Friday, I got an email that a decision has been made on my application.
Do I go ahead and go to teleperformance office today or I should wait for the ready for collection email as I haven't received one. Thank you

It's advisable to wait for the collection notification email from teleperformance.

valeroso:


Are you saying, your account balance doesn't matter as long as you have a steady and fat salary being paid into your account monthly ? I need to understand. Thanks.

Because the husband is the sponsor.

justwise:


That is not needed as it will not help her application whatsoever.

Noted Boss.

missmalachi:
Hello good morning to u all,am glad i came across this thread.

My husband is going for a training in uk and he wants me n our 6month old daughter to come along with him.pls what are d steps n requirements expected of us?

Nb
My hubby is an offshore engineer n am a stay home mom .i will lik to knw if i can use the audit firm details i worked with b4 relocating to meet hubby since am yet to secure a job since i relocated.
Cc
Justewise ,frontpagelawyer n other able members.

Most importantly, don't mix up the visa categories.

Husband: Business visa
You: General visitor visa
Daughter: Special visitor- child category visa.

For your husband, I want to believe he does not have a problem with his own application since the company is the sponsor. The Company’s financial documents, registration certificates, tax clearance certificate, sponsor letter will be handed over to him. But he must also include his 6 months bank statement (salary account), 6 months pay slips, wedding certificate, birth certificate, professional qualification (if any).

For you and your daughter's application, your husband is to bear the financial burden. As your sponsor, he must provide these documents that are to be included in your visa application – 6 months bank statements (salary account) , 6 months pay slips, and employment letter from his company.

It is worth noting that you only need to provide your 6 months bank statement even if the closing balance is N100. You should also provide evidence of your previous employment which must be explained in the cover letter to the visa officer.

For your daughter's application, you should select the “Special Visitor – Child” category when making her visa application. Don't apply as a General visitor for her to avoid delays in processing her own visa. Attach her birth certificate, Father's employment letter, salary account and pay slips.

Also attach to your application; documents to proof your ties to Nigeria, these may be property documents, shares documents, inheritance, marriage certificate, child's birth certificate etc.

N:B: In the additional information page, you should give details of what you intend to do whilst in the UK. If possible, use an A4 paper to outline your itineraries for your stay in the UK.

cashmered:
Good day people, how do you show the source of your income when you are self employed and cash is paid directly into your account. Also will there be a problem if your personal bank account is also the same one you use for business? I'm planning on a visit visa to visit family.

As a business owner, it’s tempting to blur the lines between personal and business expenses; however, maintaining a distinct separation is one of the best ways to ensure long-term success and financial growth. That is exactly what the ECO expects from a business owner/entrepreneur.

Bigolly:
a friend told me he has been paying 260k salary to his saving account using non existing company name with the intention of applying for tourist visa as an employee of that company,can he get visa with that?

No. He cannot get a visa because the visa officers are smarter than your friend.

Company Tax clearance certificate issued by FIRS is all the ECO needs to confirm a legitimate and subsisting company in Nigeria.

10 years ban awaits your so call friend.

askari01:


Well, The consent letter from wife is just to confirm that his wife knows about his trip and all arrangement has been made towards the upkeep of his family while away.

The death and affidavit came with the mothers' documents so as to show and confirm that she remarried another person after my friends' father passed on. I am sure they BdHC does have them in their records. Let me know pls

Seriously those documents are not important as you think. Work on your strong ties, employment, financial documents and family.

Good luck my great brother.

askari01:
My people, my friends application is ready for submission and will be submitting on thursday... documents are as below-

Invitation docs from his Mother in UK
Application form
International Passport
Application fee & Return courier receipt
Introduction letter from company
Offer of employment letter
Salary review letter
Recommendation letter
Payslipz
ID card
Consent letter from wife
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate and sons'
Fathers' death Certificate
Mothers' affidavit of change of name, since she re-married a british citizen in 1986 and the man gave her a Muslim name to add with the existing names.
Bank statement. ( Salary Acct) 640k balance
Family pictures and wedding pics.

Please let us know what other docs we might need.

Finally what documents do we need to photocopy??

Justwise, frontpageL, worry..., where is iblaw and ogreen?

Your documents are in order, but I consider the bolded inconsequential.

How powerful is your cover letter?

Thatfiyahgirl:
Hello guys. Please I have one question. Do you need a tuberculosis test certificate to get a visiting uk visa or it's just for tier 4 student visa. Thank you

You don't need a TB test for a visitor visa.

https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/overview

RetroBoy:

Thanks.
is that a fixed rule or is it flexible?

Not fixed. It is only advised to apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK, since decision can take from 5 to 60days.

Itstyme:


Thank you for the detailed response it's well understood. And yes there are documents to show the lump sum of deposits. Also, I don't intend using the company's account but my own personal account.

If you're applying as the "owner" of a company, you must submit your company's document which should include, certificate of incorporation, memorandum and article of association, company's tax clearance certificate, company's bank statement of account including your personal bank statement showing your earnings from your company.

For business owners, you cannot omit your company's bank statement of account, that would lead to instant refusal. Another important document is the memorandum and article of association where the visa officer can easily verify your stake and shares in the company.

easyxtan:
I just Got this message this morning


Dear XXXXXX

A decision has been made on your UK visa application. Your application will be despatched within 48 hrs. If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, please disregard as they cannot. You should not expect to receive any further notification from this office.

Yours sincerely,

Lagos Visa Section

It was sent by LAGOSVisaInfo@fco.gov.uk not Tlscontact Noreply, i applied last Tuesday 8th and decision made today Monday 14Th, That seem fast, and what do you think?

Fear not. Go and collect your visa.

RetroBoy:
How soon or late can one apply for a visa from the intended date of travel?

3 months

Itstyme:
Guys! Please I own a business/company by the side in Nigeria which got registered officially last year Oct though have been in the said business since 2012.

Secondly, I am presently out of Nigeria pursuing my second degree and I intend applying for a uk visit visa from here towards this forthcoming summer. My questions are;

1, Under the section of employment status, am I to choose student (working) or self employed?

2, Also, what should the date at which the stated employment started be? Is it the official date on the certificate from CAC or I could choose the date in 2012? NB: The business wasn't officially registered with CAC until October 2015


3, Is it possible for me to submit my bank account statement from my home country i.e. Nigeria here abroad in support to my forthcoming standard visitor's visa application?


4, If yes to (3), I am not based on a monthly salary, I run my finances solely. How do I show or proof a monthly income. The accounts runs on a day to day activities and not stipulated to an exact amount at a point in time. There are large sum of deposits at times.

Please note, I am a resident here abroad and a registered student and major of my finances is in my bank account in Nigeria. Although I also have a bank account here abroad but it's only used for my maintenance purpose here hence I would like to submit an additional bank statement of that of my account from my home country i.e. Nigeria which contains a good and substantial financial record.

If you must apply, you should consider applying in Nigeria because that is where you have your strong ties which are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your country of residence; your family and social relationships, employment, and possessions. Some examples of ‘ties’ can be family, a job or business, a house, a bank account, and investments.

Let me quickly inform you that it's not enough to have a registered business in Nigeria. Is your company Tax compliance as prescribed by law? visa officers have the understanding that just anybody can register a business in Nigeria and get the title "CEO". The officers are trained and can easily evaluate your company through its tax clearance certificate to determine its financial strength, capacity and most importantly to know if the business is subsisting. In the officer’s point of view, the tax clearance certificate is a very important document issued by the Government only to legitimate business entities after filing returns at every fiscal year. Through this document, the officer can reach a quick decision whether or not your business is legitimate and is substantial enough to compel you to leave the UK at the end of your temporary visit.

You also mentioned that there are large sum deposits in your business account. From what source do they come from? Do you have the contract documents i:e contract letter, invoives, bill of lading, award letter to show proof of funds from a verifiable source? For your company's bank statement to be considered, the in flows must commensurate with the company's earnings and business activities.

Lastly, since your company was newly formed in October 2015 and yet to commence tax payment, I'll advise you grow your business for two years to qualify you for a visitor visa, except you have a very important business dealing with a reputable company in the UK that will benefit both companies and Governments.

You can give it a try but these are the odds I found against you:

No ties abroad
Newly formed company
Yet to commence tax payment
Lump sum deposit without proof of funds
No company structure

arowoloaffiss:
@ justwise here is the letter of refusal

It is a straightforward decision.

You applied for the wrong visa.

zoomzu:
Good morning Oga Justwise, FrontPage Lawyer and other gurus in the house, Please I need your guide on how to package my account for the renewal of my visa. I am planning to get 2 years, I travelled twice last year with my six months visa (1st trip 7 days, 2nd trip 1 month). I work in reputable organisation with 8 years in its service. My dilema is that I do not keep hold of money in my account, buy I have N1.7m in my cooperative account. As my salary is paid, i put part in my cooperative while the remaining goes into my building project and household expenses. I earn N145,000/month. I am happily married with 2 kids. Please, guide me on how to package my account for my renewal. All other papers are intact and readily available. Thank you.

You cannot use your cooperative account to apply for a visiting visa even though it it considered a liquid asset, reason is because the money is not readily available for use.

You have a strong employment ties and I want to believe your salary account reflects all transactions as you have mentioned; from your salary account to cooperative and building project. But then, how much are you budgeting for your trip to the UK and from which account are you paying for the trip?

NaGodwin:
Oga FrontpageLawyer.

Dis ur 9000 for fuel, na monthly? My suv dey drink 9k less than 1 week (with the present #135 per litre change from Buhari), Abeg show me d way Sir, 9k monthly na Magic.

Lol.

Semilorepupo:
Hello Pple, pls I need ur advise as per UK re application. I was refused a 6mnths Visit visa last week despite I have travelled to d US befr and didn't exceed 3weeks. I work in a company and earn 130k monthly after tax deductions. I submitted offer letter, pay slip bank statement and every other thing related to my work including my ID card. My acc balance is approximately 1.7million. I also stated in my form that I work as a freelance for a property firm which I didn't submit any documentation regarding that because I felt since it's just a freelance job. And I don't even have any documentation to bck that up we all no what freelancing means. But to my surprise I was denied a visa because d consular felt der was no evidence backing that up. I intend to apply as soon as possible but I need guidelines pls. God bless u all.

No guidelines can be given if we don't state precisely why your visa application was refused.

You can scan copy of your refusal letter or carefully detail it here.

askari01:
Kindly access t following_

HOW MUCH DO YOU SPEND EACH MONTH ON LIVING COSTS? 130GBP

HOW MUCH OF YOUR TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME IS GIVEN TO YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND OTHER DEPENDENTS? 20GBP

WHAT IS THE COST TO YOU PERSONALLY OF YOUR TRIP IN GBP(£)? 800GBP

THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU HAVE FOR THIS TRIP? 800gbp

THE COST OF THE AEROPLANE, BOAT OR TRAIN TICKETS. ? 590 gbp (turkish airline)

THE COST OF YOUR ACCOMMODATION. NIL.... family visit

THE COST OF YOUR LIVING EXPENSES? 210 GBP

Waiting for your response

Well, I believe you've been well groomed for this process.

You've worked out a very prudent budget, but let us compare it with your closing balance and monthly wages.

askari01:
How much do you spend monthly on living cost? Is 100gbp realistic for a family of 3...Pls answer me asap

For me, it's Internet N7,000, fuelling N9,000 DSTV 11,750, utility bill 3,000, gas N3,500, plus additional N20,000. That's about £170 more or less. You just have to be sincere in all your calculation, it's all part of integrity test.

SGCSolutions:
Hello house,

Is it right to say that someone whose company wants to send to the UK to purchase some things should apply for business visa? And given she has been going to China in the past on behalf of the company and only personal item that she has needed from herself was the passport, the company have been providing every other documentation as they are the sponsor.

Is this the same for UK visa? As the company is the sponsor, does she need anything personal to be provided to the embassy? your help/input will be kindly appreciated. Thanks

If you're representing your company in the UK for purchase and negotiation, you should apply for a business visa; and to do that the following documents must be submitted.

From your company, Certificate of Incorporation, memorandum & article of association, company's tax clearance certificate, company's bank statement of account, invitation letter from the host company or supplier, proof of accommodation in the UK.

On your part, you will need your 6 months pay slip, 6 months bank statement, employment letter, introduction letter from company and other documents to proof your ties to Nigeria, this may be property documents, shares documents, inheritance, marriage certificate, children birth certificate etc.
The more reasons they see that you have, that must bring you back to Nigeria, the better your chances for a visa.

easyxtan:
@justwise Please i need an urgent reply, I am making an online application for me and my child to visit the UK this Easter. How do i make the application? should i make a separate application for me and my child and pay the application fee separately? kindly let me know how do i link both of our application and summit it as one. thanks

All applicants must fill and submit their own individual form.

If your child is up to 5 years old, he/she must be present physically for biometric verification.

@bertv66

How long have you been working with your company? This is important because the ECO is not satisfied with your finances and how you were able to save £6,899 from your salary.

ECO focuses more on how you earn every penny in your account and not the huge closing balance.

Visa officers also understand that some applicants build statement of account for visa purposes, reason why you must show substantial evidence for every huge deposit you have in your account.

If you're not satisfied with the decision and very confident you're qualified for the visa, you can reapply.

Lovinwa:
@FrontPageLawyer, can u assist on d ffg:
1. How do I go abt applying for a Germany visa cos I'm a JJC? Pls include all d detail required
2. They can only give Leave letter earliest a week b4 d leave. How do I convince the VO that I'm entitled to 22 working days leave and I would be taking 12 working days leave for my vacation in Germany w/out a leave letter?
3. Is it possible to apply for an insurance 3-4 months b4 departure date.
I will appreciate ur response because my job doesn't give me much space to be going to d Embassy without achieving any result. Thanks

Please go back to my first post for your first question. Well detailed.

I'm afraid you'll need to include your leave letter and since you're entitled to 22days leave period and wish to spend only 10days you can as well wait for the letter to be issued before you apply.

For a short term visa. The wait time after the interview is usually 7-14 days.

Your insurance can be issued at anytime, but must be valid for entry clearance and also cover your entire stay in the Schengen area.

RetroBoy:

Thanks. I will do that.
Does the ECO need proof of the identity or my relationship of who transferred money to my account?

Sponsor's identity is inconsequential, but a signed sponsorship letter is important.

wallg123:
Hi justwise, front page layer and other gurus ... Some weeks ago I was here with some questions regarding my spous visa application ... Here's the content of my refusal.. Kindly give constructive advice .. Thx

Your appeal must well submitted with great sense of professionalism. You might want to seek advice from a sound immigration lawyer because honestly you're in the bad book of the UKBA.

Trust can be rebuilt, but the process of building and rebuilding trust doesn't just happen. It takes significant inner work.

bertv66:




thanks but my question is who goes on vacation with his monthly salary .. every one uses money saved for that ..

and more over he makes 3324+2880 = 6204ghs = 1088gbp and spends just 200gbp on living expenses which leaves him with a revenue of like 888 every month for savings ... 888x2 gives you 1776gbp that is just two months salary .....



* should we reduce the budget instead ??

thanks

To my understanding, you proposed to spend £1,800 in the UK on holidays from a closing balance which was not stated. This makes no economic sense to the ECO especially at this critical time. Your stated budget was unrealistic and does not commensurate with your personal and financial circumstances in your home country which you failed to substantiate to the ECO.

It does not matter if your have a closing balance of £1M; if the ECO is not satisfied with the source of funds, I'm afraid the decision won't change even if you reapply.

If you must reapply, address the reasons stated for your previous refusal. It is either you work on a more realistic and prudent budget or be ready to defend the £1,800 you are spending in the UK for 13days.

But let me quickly tell you that securing a UK visa is no rocket science, but if there are discrepancies in your work documents, statement of account e.g unexplained deposit, I'm afraid you'll keep dashing your hard earned money to the UK Government.

Good luck.

chimbago:
Hi everyone, Before I applied for d 1st time for a UK tourist visa, I visited this page and read thru d posts. I must say it really helped me on how to package my application. Today I picked up my package at Ikeja TLS and to the Glory of God, my visa was approved. Thank you justwise, front page lawyer and everyone who contributed on this page.

Congratulations. It pays to adhere to instructions.

bertv66:
hello house

Dear ppl really need your help badly

a friend applied for a uk visa with these dos

offer letter
intro letter
pay slip
bank statement with bal of 39,000GHS
commercial car papers
private car papers
commercial car papers contract with driver
travel itinerary
cover note
flight reservation
hotel booking
tour reservation


after all these docs he was refused

the reason: " you propose a 13-day visit for the purpose of tourism.


you have stated on you application that you are single and are employed as a marketing manager and earn 3,324ghs = 583.24 gbp per month

* you havestated that you spend 200gbp per month on living expenses , leaving you with a disposable income of 383.24gbp. you state that the cost of you personally is 1800gbp. this amount is 4x your monthly income once living costs have been deducted and i am not satisfied this is credible considering your personal and financial circumstances


* in light of the above ************** "



aside from his monthly salary his driver deposits an amount of 2880ghs into his account every month 3324+2880 = 6204ghs = 1088gbp


pls advise on what we should do as he wants to re -apply asap

You or your friend should not bother reapplying at this time because the ECO's decision won't change.

Work on your finances. The ECO is magnanimous and doesn't want you to go bankrupt.