Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by hunee: 4:24pm On Dec 27, 2023 |
In cases like this, it would interest readers to understand the processes involved for applications do not mostly evolve around the highlighted. A straight application void off many commas is usually the best. if i saw your post earlier , i would advise you not to apply yet. Many would say, who am i to say such? Well, they are right, i am not a visa officer , neither do i work for the UK embassy. But for someone who has valid visas for some of these countries and have gone through the process a number of times, i think i can have some say on issues like this. This application is hurriedly done, and it is just 24hrs , what can we even begin to correct? AmeliaT: 3. Oh wow. So you used personal accounts and not a business account? Hmmm. I’m honestly not sure about this. @hunee please shed some more light.
I’m not sure it shows you to be a legitimate business owner who pays himself a salary. I would honestly prefer you clean up the accounts and come back in three months to avoid the taint in your record.
Or are you going for something urgent?
5. Awesome!
8. Well done!
You’re most welcome! My recommendations I would advise you to write an explanation or a cover for your finances in details. I would advise you fix your cac concerns I would advise you to draft a convincing letter of introduction I would also suggest senior men and women in the house , the experienced ones to come and assist this person. Thank you. |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by hunee: 3:46pm On Dec 27, 2023 |
You know straight forward applications are usually the best, not just lumping up documents. From experience, could lead to alot of contradictions. You added some key point. I did not even look in that direction. 1. Area of adding personal accounts. It is important you do that Mr Arry. Do not submit your business account statement only. 2. Proper information on lump sums can also help to assist on the nature of your job. Uk has a strigent policy on Money Laundery and financial mis appropriation. Be sure to present your application as a genuine visitor. Like i always say , it is not usually about the funds, people with hundreds of millions usually get rejected. Your intentions and detailed explanation will go a long way. AmeliaT: 1. Well done. Fix the CAC issue urgently.
2. You can worry about tax later. CAC is the most pressing concern.
3. I noted that you did include an explanation for large deposits. I hope you included your own personal account and not just business. If it was just business, I seriously advise that you get your personal account statement, Explain any discrepancies and upload. You can’t float with just a business account. Many times, they have rejected people for this and say “while we note that your business account has a balance of 10m, we do not believe that these funds are accessible to you for personal use. If you can’t submit your personal account because it’s not fit, I advise you immediately withdraw, postpone your ticket and get your personal account in order and reapply in March. Or what do you think @hunee and @giselle?
4. Okay. Evidence of your relationship with your siblings, any property, the impact your business makes, charities, Church etc.
8. Nice itinerary. Well done. I however think it needs to be more realistic. There’s no time accounted for shopping, meeting up or visiting markets, meeting people? No lie-ins ? I also trust that you verified the prices of these tours you included and these aren’t old? Did you also check that they’re all open the time of the year you want to visit ? Some activities are closed over winter and many of them not frequented during winter due to the harsh weather conditions. Be mindful of that. SHALLOM |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by hunee: 3:01pm On Dec 27, 2023 |
Kindly do as advised. my mail is inactive. Thanks Arry110: Ive sent a pm pls |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by hunee: 12:11pm On Dec 27, 2023 |
Sharing contact here is one of the most difficult things to do. People read meanings to everything, however, with the emergency at hand, i do not know if you are familiar with Lagos. Please find your way to Jobi Feli, CAC office, Alausa, Ikeja. You will find people outside that fixes issues that concerns cac . Tell the person you meet, it is urgent. Just put cac office , ikeja, jobi feli on your map and order your ride. They are working there today. I think that is what is most important for now, for tax payments , subsequently you can do that with your state IRS office or visit FIRS when you get back. The timing is close and it is important you make that business active,since you are submitting company registration documents. Arry110: Thank you so much Omo I’ve already applied and I’m even on my way to Lagos for biometrics tomorrow, my flight leaves by 12 1. My business was registered in 2019, I was 18 by then but i discovered yesterday that my cac account is inactive as I’ve never made annual returns, with this short time frame my plan is to work on it immediately after my biometrics (I don’t mind paying extra to fast track it at cac) 2. Number 2 issue is that I’ve never paid tax before, please can you tell me how to do it let me see if I can pay it today 3. Wish I had done this earlier 4. I’m working on this, I don’t know if I have strong family ties here, my parents are late and were buried in the US, I have 4 siblings, 1 is in the US and 3 of us are here 8, I only put 9 days in my application and also made a detailed itinerary Goodluck |
Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by hunee: 8:09pm On Dec 26, 2023 |
Is that not on the basis for which i was advising the person with 3 us refusals above not to take a chance, considering the spate of refusals and her background. Ashirioluwa: Very good point. Like 50% of our youths who claimed they were going to Canada for a short vacation for a few days end up seeking asylum or overstaying their visas. |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by hunee: 4:05pm On Dec 26, 2023 |
If it is her first time going to the UK, she should apply for 1 week stay, attend the graduation , sight see and go back. The visa is valid for 6 month,she can visit again subsequently , but on first visit 3 week is long. Over time sanyaolurilwan: You have home ties, your job is one, your parents is another, you need convince the visa officer you take care of them and you can't leave them for a long time, look for ways you're useful at home, maybe to family members, siblings, work, friends, etc and include in your cover letter.
About your account, all these you have explained here should be included in your cover letter, explain and make sure your explanations don't contradict itself.
One very important part of your application is your COVER LETTER, that's where you'll express your mind to the officer, that's the only part you can convince them, but the issue is: alot of people don't know how to write a cover letter and they tend to include a lot of lies. Best of luck! I have carefully read the reports and decisions of ECOs and i understand how alot of them think, if she has parents to take care of back home, she should not be away for a 3 week period. You get? |
Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by hunee: 3:48pm On Dec 26, 2023 |
3 not 1 previous USA visa refusal. No travel history, make she no mind us?I dont understand what some of you take these visa officers for?She should be gambling with visa applications instead of getting her house in order? Which is best? I suggest regular travelers here to share their opinions. dafeoroyo: Apply for visitor visa,do Hotel reservations and attached confirmation receipts, if money dey well buy your round trip tickets and attached it to your applications, no mind those saying travel experience, She should buy ticket and pay for hotel when visa has not been approved too? How interesting... You do well travel experience will always start with one
After this go, and do thanksgiving I advise you @emmanuelle27 to build a travel porfolio first before you apply for Canada, you can also give it a shot! Your choice, i hope your application scales through, ps: it is not about the funds, your baackground matters. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 2:05pm On Dec 26, 2023 |
Confirm with your ticketing agent or the airline if you can transit and join the flight back by connection time. Do this from your end. You may need an angola visa, however i am not sure of the stakes. vozkini: 16hours or so I could recall when i was arriving back to Johannesburg for the third time and had to transit through lusaka,zambia, they allowed us pass connecting route without a transit, though the lay over was 2hrs. But 16hrs is a long time, so ask if there's a waiver to enter or you need a visa. You can manage in the transit section or contact the airline for additional provision. I understand some airlines like ethopia and kenya airways do this. You have kids, they should see to it.CONTACT THE AIRLINE OR YOUR TICKETING AGENT! |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 2:03pm On Dec 26, 2023 |
I already answered him na. Na him just dey find fastest route lol. Africankel: Oh. You'll not be allowed outside the airport then. Safe travels |
Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by hunee: 1:14pm On Dec 26, 2023 |
No previous travel history? emmanuelle27: Hello friends, kindly look at my profile and see if I might be qualified for a Canadian Visit visa, the following documents are ready and I'll upload the application by January, I plan to spend 1week max, though I wrote 14days in my application. I'm 30yrs and single, all family in Nigeria
1)No travel history 2) GTB account 4 million plus 3) Fidelity account 4 million plus 4) Access DoM account 6000 USD 5) Access naira account 900k with average monthly turnover of at least 12 million 6) Deed of gift of 2 story rental property from my father with the notarized land docs attached 7) Receipts of the rents received by me for the past 2 years with pics of the house attached 8 ) my car documents and pictures 9) Introduction letter from company 10)Employment letter from company 11)Leave approval letter from company 12)Promotion contract agreement from company 13)Affidavit of Assurance to leave Canada and return to Nigeria after my stay sworn in court 14) 3 US student visa denial leaflets attached 15)My academic credentials (WAEC, Bsc, NYSC, Birth certificate, e.t.c) Will these be normally sufficient to improve somebody's chances of approval? |
Travel › Re: Portugal Job Seekers Visa by hunee: 10:48am On Dec 26, 2023 |
The questions are bettered answered by the airline. MadeMan01: Seasons Greeting House; Just asking, does one need a transit visa for Morocco if flying with Royal Maroc Air from Lagos to Portugal. If yes, how does one go about getting it? However, you do not need a tr visa if your stay in less than 24hrs.You are allowed to stay within the airport territory for your connecting flights |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by hunee: 6:26pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
You are very corrrect on the flight. It so cheap to fly from that region to the UK Soraco57: first time i stay 4 days, second trip 5 days, third trip 8 days, forth trip 10 days last visit 5 days, i fly to UK from europe, ticket so cheap i do exit back to my country of residence Lithuania.
residency ke, no, i never apply for any category except visit visa Merry Christmas House! |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 7:51am On Dec 25, 2023*. Modified: 8:10am On Dec 25, 2023 |
My first international trip was 2018, before covid. Just for the records, i spoke about need for portfolio and proper documentations because it is important going forward. Even with the advent of electronic visas, who says it now easier? On this platform, someone has said they applied 3/4times for evisas and got rejected. It is of note and key interest to understand that all documents is not document, applying for visas is a strategic process and requires months or maybe years of proper planning, because in the end, a 2mins interview or assessment can determine your fate. Graceness777: Better thank God for evisa,after the Covid 19 SA visa became more difficult to obtain I keep submitting. And there was nothing wrong with this documents I made sure I had a steady amount of same salary going into my account every months . But those sticker visa officer are not just ready to give a first timer visa Until they started this evisa . I submitted the same document and in less than 10days got my visa.
Despite my travel history ooo Tentatively, we should look at the grey areas for visa applications, where they usually spot on for approvals. 1. Your home times (Family, Investments, Mortgage, Properties) 2. Economic situation in your country at a particular time ( Recession, Unfavorable government policies) 3. Discrepancies in names,informations about you ( You dont want to have shalewa on your passport and have shade on your document) Everything must align. 4. Your finance , inflow and outflow over a period of 3/6months. Not proof of fund some people do at the dead hour ( They know about it) 5. Your letters ( Cover, introduction) You must show genuine intent to visit a country by drafting a convincing letter 6. Applying for the right visa category ( Tourist, Business, Visit, Medical have classifications, be sure of what you are applying for) 7. Supporting documents are evidences to show you have good standing and be can traced. Anything that concerns you is a support document( House rent Agreement, anything !) 8. Finally, if you are asked to fill a form with blue pen , use blue pen. Read informations carefully, something alot of you actually do not do, you are always in a haste, and we see that display here too. Above all, You must understand that carrying out research about where you intend to visit will also aid your application on the long run. Visa officers are not magicians, they are trained to read people. So, present your applications like you are attending a job interview, it is a serious business applying for visas. Thank you. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 11:36pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
Everyone need have a portfolio for themselves. Those who claim to always get visas by their own thoughts, do not know some people have applied 7/8 times before they got it. I have never been rejected a south african visa, i applied 4 times, and i was issued all. Prior to this time,i have built a solid travel portfolio which is one of the things visas officers always like to see. No one wants to issue a visa or give a job to new comer, its just normal logic. Atleast, visit cotonou, go to ghana, visit all these neighbouring countries, have that exposure and the experience which also helps you to shape and draft a convincing letter of intent or introduction letter. Graceness777: The truth is some visa officer are just something else Especially South Africa visa officer they do as they want It’s a sticker visa it’s only normal they issue 3month then six month But no they believe and no the power is in their hands hence the issue whatever they like To anyone struggling to get one country visa or the other Don’t give up no matter how hard And believe one day you shall have victory I have applied for the sticker visa 7times But because I am a first timer they kept denying me over plans over again Until this year when I got my first evisa And then this sticker one So please donot give up Especially when God has not given ip on you!. Just to motivate someone Exposure, experience,travel profile is key. If you are a business person, register your business with cac, get your house in order. Travel is documentation. I wish everyone luck. |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by hunee: 9:30pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
those of you with recent rejections should try spain subsequently. goodluck |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 9:00pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
True. I requested 3 month and i showed evidences for the need , because i was a frequent traveler and it was granted on evisa dha portal Sojeezy247: Brother I'm a frequent traveler,this new development started November,they started pegging visa to 8 weeks for sticker visas,I not sure for evisa, but if I get my stats right,they only give what you requested for I'm currently in SA,so I'm thinking it is a new development asking from people we came together,Grace also said something similar about it 3 weeks ago. However, if you do not fall into that category, dont bother requeesting, unless you are lucky, a rejection is likely. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 6:00pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
My second SA e visa was 90days, because i was a frequent traveler Sojeezy247: It means you should enter between 19th to 29th and at point of entrance they will stamp in for the days specified
They Don't give 90 days again.Max is 8 weeks There are levels to this things, when you travel more, you get what others dont get. |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by hunee: 5:12pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
Best advise AmeliaT: Congratulations to him. That was lucky. However, he needs to report it immediately without any fear.
1. Best case is they’ll tell him not to worry and to continue as is.
2. Worst case is they’ll ask him to submit his passport and it will be cancelled from March 2024. Which is the original time he paid for and that’s fine. However, by letting them know the truth, it’s established his credibility and also shown him not to be a flight risk so for his next renewal, as long as circumstances haven’t changed, he should be fine to get it.
Please encourage him to fess up. He’s got absolutely nothing to lose and it’s better safe than sorry. It’ll be fine! |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 5:05pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
Ok dear, when you receive, do let us know. tc Graceness777: Yeah would have done that but there is no specific location written on the platform of where to pick up …all customer care are on break and not picking up ….just like @hunee said I would just have to be patient and wait for the estimated delivery date which is on Thursday. Although it means I have to reschedule my ticket again Thank you so much |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 4:35pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
Hi, I have 3 previous evisas and 1 sticker. so i can tell you for sure, evisa is time tagged. 19 - 29 , no extensions. Go and come back. Inbetween, when did you apply and when did you get an approval. Kindly share us your timeline and documents submitted. iggideon: Hello @Hunee, Afrikankel and others, Please I have been issued South African Evisa which states that validate date as 19th Jan and Expiry date as 29h January through DHA direct.
Since SA tourist visa is usually 90days, does it mean I can come in between 19th and 29th January then stay for not more than 90days or I was just given 10days visa to come and leave within that 19th and 29th January? goodevening. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 4:33pm On Dec 24, 2023*. Modified: 2:05pm On Dec 26, 2023 |
Confirm with your ticketing agent or the airline if you can transit and join the flight back by connection time. Do this from your end. You may need an angola visa, however i am not sure of the stakes. vozkini: 16hours or so I could recall when i was arriving back to Johannesburg for the third time and had to transit through lusaka,zambia, they allowed us pass connecting route without a transit, though the lay over was 2hrs. But 16hrs is a long time, so ask if there's a waiver to enter or you need a visa. You can manage in the transit section or contact the airline to provision. I understand some airlines like ethopia and kenya airways do this. You have kids, they should see to it. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 10:47pm On Dec 23, 2023 |
It is a long lay over. The airline should make provision for hotel if you request, contact them. vozkini: 16hours or so |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 10:29pm On Dec 23, 2023 |
how many hrs is it? vozkini: @hunee and others. Anyone with ideas on how to cope with TAAG airline long lay over. That's the only airline I have being able to get seat for 4 and baby at affordable price. But their layover time is scary. Do they have hotel inside the airport? |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 9:10pm On Dec 23, 2023 |
Sojeezy247: You can pick up yourself,but you need to reach out to the customer care number to tell you where their drop off location or sorting location is or go to the site and change delivery address to DHL center close to you How can she pick a document that has been parcelled and it is in process of dispatch? Grace you have to be patient ok. You waited for months. So let dhl do their work. You have a tracking id, follow it through online. Dhl does not waste time. Goodevening. |
Travel › Re: Portugal Job Seekers Visa by hunee: 8:38am On Dec 23, 2023 |
All of you , no one has answered my questions.
I will rephrase.
For Job seeker visa.
what is the process for gathering documents and applying? From Stage 1 to appointment, someone should post a draft and attach link.
Everyone seem not to have a clear picture of how this works. |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 8:18am On Dec 23, 2023 |
Re apply as fresh. Massivedick: Hello guys, my visitor visa expires on the 29th. I am leaving SA on the 24th. However, I am coming back on the 10th of January. Please, state renewal on e visa site or I should say just say new application? Thanks. |
Travel › Re: Portugal Job Seekers Visa by hunee: 1:43am On Dec 23, 2023 |
Please take note. Vfs does not accept documents for job seeker applications. That is why i said what i said above. Be guided ops84: I think I got it.
The appointment opens at regular interval on vfs global portal.
But at what time of the day or night?
Anyone has experience?
I'll keep updating if I get something. |
Travel › Re: Portugal Job Seekers Visa by hunee: 12:32am On Dec 23, 2023 |
This one question everyone has been avoiding here, they only come to tell us they have submitted. Can someone list one by one the links to register and book appointment for a portugal job seeker visa? Anyone? ops84: help!!!
how do i submit /book appointment for portugal visa application?
i have all documents ready.
Any link please? kindly share! |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 8:39pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
I do not do bdc, however, i suggest you deal with right hands. there are too many thieves in SA. Take caution, even your fellow naija brother is not exempted. Austinudoh: Boss…connect will like to change naira to rands. Location-Johannesburg
Thanks in advance |
Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by hunee: 4:53pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
You all be careful with people coming here to sell rands during this festive period. I have been receiving alot of mails on that. Make una take caution o! |
Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by hunee: 5:02am On Dec 22, 2023 |
bros, call the embassy for these kind of things. You still need a confirmation from the embassy even if someone says otherwise. so do the needful by calling and get back to us. DrHippocampus: Hi everyone. Good evening.
My visa application was completed sometime in May 2023, and I got at appointment for February 2024. I read somewhere that if your application is > 6 months from your initial submission, it becomes invalid. Please how true is this statement? Do I really have to fill another DS 160 form? Hope this wouldn't affect my date if I do.
In anticipation of a response |
Travel › Re: Spain Schengen Visa by hunee: 4:59am On Dec 22, 2023 |
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