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LagosismyHome:
YES YEs and More Yes....................

It’s a common misconception that students don't have to pay income tax in the UK. They do – it's just that their total income usually doesn't take them over their personal allowance (the amount you can earn in a year without having to pay tax). Especially if the student sticks to the 20 hours per week . The 2020 - 21 Personal Allowance is £12,500 . Everybody is tax over the personal allowance

Foreign students working in the UK
Some double-taxation agreements mean you do not pay UK tax on your income if you work while you’re a student. If your country does not have an agreement like this, you have to pay tax in the same way as others who come to live in the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/student-jobs-paying-tax

Student don't pay income tax, i have gotten my tax back more than 5times when i was a student

edoman2016:
What kind of moderator are you that is so negative about Nigeria? How many Nigerians have been killed in their fatherland by Nigerian police? For God's sake, this is an international forum. Let's us be guided by our comments against motherland.

Are you for real? How can any honest minded Nigerian ask this sort of question? This is like asking if Nigerian politicians are corrupt.

International forum you say? Who doesn't know that Nigeria is a lawless country? They have embassies in Nigeria that report back to their home country weekly.

STENON:
My first employer at the care home paid it for me but I didn't get it at the end of the financial year despite my tier 4 student visa. My current employer doesn't pay because of my student visa status when I started work with them and HMRC brought a letter for me that I am owning. I am just confused as I don't know the right approach to solve this.

Are you working more than 20hrs a week?

You need to ask your employer for tax exemption form to avoid getting deducted in the first place.

You can still get your tax from your previous employer, call the tax man and explain that, they will probably give you P45 form to complete or you do it online.

STENON:
Goodafternoon to everyone. Please help me and settle this matter .

Is a student on tier 4 student visa eligible to pay income tax ? If such student is already paying National Insurance tax.
Thanks

You don't pay but if your employer takes it from your pay you will get it back at the end of financial year.

@Theconglomerate

Please enough you are derailing this thread.

wisdomiskey:
In light of all the racial ruckus in America, if one was to consider moving back home, what can $30,000 do for you in Nigeria in terms of property, lifestyle and business?

You think home is safe for you? Police kill more Nigerians and you will not see any protest as you seeing in America today.

Yes that amount is more than enough to move back home but not to buy a house and live a high life but to rent and start up a business then give yourself the next 1-2 yrs to how things turns out.

Magdagascariens:
Wouldnt this affect the process of bringing kids in later. Since they weren't declared...

It will and you should not make that mistake, declare all your kids whether you are traveling with them or not.

Put all their names and make a note in the form that you will not be going with them at the moment but that they will join you at a later date.

Ace721:
Hi fellow Nairalanders,

i'm in my final year at unical, i would really love to work and further my studies in the UK, but i have a few questions:

1. Is it worth it to leave Nigeria to work and live in UK?
2. How easy is it to get a job? (I'm in the medical field, radiography to be exact)
3. Which city is the cheapest buh best city to start? What is the cost of living(rent)?
4. Is it really hard to save money in UK?
5. How much can i survive on for a month?
6. Can i work while going to school?

i just want to know if it would be a good decision to make, and to know what i would face whent i get there...the advantages and disadvantages.
Advice on the way of life in UK would also be appreciated.


i'm waiting for a response, thank you in advance.

Ace721:
as a future plan, i'll work here for a while....and of course, i have what it takes.
The only problem here should be bills for my papers/visa etc (which i'm already working on)

1. That entirely depends on what you want in life..its a personal decision

2. Its not easy to get a job and its not also hard to get one...depends on your experiences, how persistent you go about your job hunt etc.

3. Again this will also be your personal decision, if one recommended a city for you here you may not like it when you get here and start comparing things.

4. No its not hard if you are disciplined else you will spend your salary even before you get paid.

5. That is a millions dollar question..get here first you will answer this one yourself.

6. Yes but one must be on part time basis

Lexusgs430:
They might only waste one's time, but all sins are normally forgiven.....

At their own time..and at a cost to the applicant

Lexusgs430:
Are you sure exemptions don't exist for tier applications?

Going by the screenshot, it clearly states that subsequent applications would be refused......

But we know under the sub section in question. If a spousal visa is made, it nullifies 320 (7A).......

It might be worthwhile testing this paragraph......

He did not apply for spouse visa, it was visiting visa, even in the case of spouse visa all sins are not forgiven just like that simply because you married a British citizen, that is just in paper.

LagosismyHome:
an applicant has only two options. The first is to challenge the decision for removing 10 years ban through appeal or judicial review. If not then wait for 10-years before applying for a UK visa application again or else you will most likely be refused

... so checks 3207a is usually a 10 years ban. Was yours 10 years? .

..after 7 yrs? And you can’t appeal or challenge tourist visa refusal through the court , you can apply for reconsideration ..

Ace721:
work visa, and later try to earn citizenship

Do you think that is possible? I mean you are about to graduate .. i guess no work experience ? Or are you asking for future plan?

Do you have what it takes to get work permit?

officialJP:
Hi guys I really need your help for the last time on my traveling stuff, my friend who is helping me has given me another slot ( Israel or any countries available) tho i wont go for anything that wont favour me am not freak, but the condition is what is bothering me.

CONDITIONs

1 i must pay 50k for the processing and 20k for the form

2 i must have international passport before any process

3 the company will be responsible for securing the visa and also pay for ticket

That's for going

Conditions for repayment

1 if i pay 50k for processing i will pay back 1.5m but if i pay 150k the repayment is 1.2m

2 two years working visa

3 passport may or may not be seize, probability

4 salary scale 200k upward in naira excluding accommodation and feeding

5 factory work

So the question is should i go or stay here in naija and learn a trade?

NB. am not a graduate and am 26years already, no uncle to help or anybody, just me only on this earth. Please your advice is needed thanks

This is just scam and you are carried away already. That person you called a friend wants to waste your life and I hope you use your brain and stop wasting your time on this

Abuyunus93:
Good evening everyone
I'd be processing my Visa application very soon.
My issue of concern is this:
On my birth certificate, the names there are 'Abu Yunus Mohammed Kabir'
On my national passport and every of my other documents, I'm only using the first 3 names; ' Abu Yunus Mohammed'. The surname, first name and other name corresponds just that the fourth name is only present in the birth certificate and no where else. Is this a problem at all for the UK Visa application and even for future applications and interviews?

Why do you need to add birth certificate?

gentilityndu:
@justwise, please I want you explain something to me please... For guy who’s married in Nigeria, he want to apply for masters in UK and take his wife along with him, probably his wife will be working while he’s schooling. Can it be possible? How much will he have in his account before submitting his application in embassy? Will both be interviewed? Please anyone that has adequate knowledge can also help out.... Thanks!

Yes you can travel with your wife if you can afford it, basically you need to have your school fees, maintenance money and that of your wife(some posts here have stated these figures)

Yes your wife can work full time while you study, actually it's a good thing because it will take off some of the financial burdens from you.

udi2111:
I got a loan approval letter from progidy finance(International students loan provider). They are transferring my whole tuition to the university and my living expenses to my personal account when I get to the UK.
Progidy is very popular in the US and UK.
Will the letter not suffix for the proof of funds for tuition fee while I provide statement of account for my living expenses to the embassy.
Your input is needed here.
I even got another loan approval from future finance but they told me they can only grant me the loan after I arrived in the UK and submit my student ID card

That will not work, you need to have that money ready before applying for visa.

You also need to make sure that that company is approved by Nigerian govt to provide loan to students else the embassy will not accept letter from them.

udi2111:
I'm new here. Does anyone know of any university in the UK that doesn't require tuition deposit for a Master's degree program.
And lastly can one submit a loan application approval letter to the UK embassy as proof of funds?

Yes you can use loan approval letter:

- a loan letter (the loan must be provided by your national
government, state or regional government, or by a government
sponsored student loan company or be part of an academic, or
educational loans scheme);
- official financial or government sponsorship available to you.

Ace721:
Hi fellow Nairalanders,

i'm in my final year at unical, i would really love to work and further my studies in the UK, but i have a few questions:

1. Is it worth it to leave Nigeria to work and live in UK?
2. How easy is it to get a job? (I'm in the medical field, radiography to be exact)
3. Which city is the cheapest buh best city to start? What is the cost of living(rent)?
4. Is it really hard to save money in UK?
5. How much can i survive on for a month?
6. Can i work while going to school?

i just want to know if it would be a good decision to make, and to know what i would face whent i get there...the advantages and disadvantages.
Advice on the way of life in UK would also be appreciated.


i'm waiting for a response, thank you in advance.

What type of visa do you want to enter the UK with?

Nadheer15:
September, but it wouldn't apply to me

Why not?

Petyprincess:
I subscribed to the guy's channel on YouTube, I think he has almost traveled to every country in the world! His videos are well detailed nd entertaining

Drew Binsky Is an American, so he do not need a visa to visa so many countries, you don’t compare him to a Nigerian passport holder.

lucasalves:
Well then Ignorance is bliss (nothing will sink in to your thick skull).... Stay in your Mama's basement with all your supposed knowledge... We know your kind Alaga Ibile... I gave you an example of me doing it abeg Mr.know it all give me an example of where you got rejected and I will tell you why... Or maybe even an example of when you ever left your state.

Next time you want to reply me or anybody here do it politely.

lucasalves:
Well wish I had more time to waste explaining the number of times I've done it or other people doing it... During my stay in South East Asia I will often leave the countries to another one with a visit visa then reapply to other countries ... follow famous world travelers like Drew Binsky and you will know better... But Since you are the judge of what's true and what's not then I digress... As our people say person wey never go no go know... A blind man can't lead another blind one..

Keep saying that to yourself or people who is not familiar with visiting visa rules may be it will sink in but not me.

Skymoore1004:
I don’t know how it works in their law system.
I’m just saying that the government has not made it official yet.

https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/studentnews/1448/Graduate-route---whats-happening

What exactly do you mean by official?

Nadheer15:
WTF, and I'm to start by September

If you start this September when do you think your graduation will be?

Skymoore1004:
This is a strategy to make students pay, because they know many international students cannot afford a legal fight (if it goes otherwise or not according to plan)

Government has not officially put it into constitution to officialise it.

It was only announced.
Dundee said “should be” in their own response.
You can see from the screenshots, that they’re careful with the choice of words? “Expected”/ “nothing has been agreed”/ “could” etc

It’s up one to have option B, Incase things go left.

What constitution ?

MsFaith:
What is the best school to study in Canada for a Master's degree in Renewable energy/Clean Power Engineering?

Also, like how much should I save for tuition and accommodation fee?

I only have 2 - 2.5m for tuition and accommodation fee and probably feeding till I get a job along.

Please I need your advice/idea to guide me. E jo o.

Post this in Canadian student thread

Casserole:
Visit sir

If this is ordinary visit , I mean visiting a friend, family etc then I suggest that you Invest your money in your business in Nigeria then wait until this whole pandemic is over and see its effect on world economy.

That is my honest advice to you.

iyke03:
Can two siblings use same account (parent as sponsor) to apply for visa at different interval. With the figure on the account can only cover for one person

That is just fraud.

lucasalves:
Well either you missed the part where I said depending on the embassies you are applying to and your purpose of visit or you clearly have never backpacked in which case experience might be the best teacher...peace

Still not true, it will depend on your immigration status in that country you are applying from

Casserole:
4persons are involved in this business
It's my net profit(personal income)
The business account is not too much just 600k in it but my personal savings is enough to sponsor me to and fro x2 with alot of left over..
The business is not my only source of income I do home lessons I get paid in cash and it's not documented..

Is this a holiday to Hungary or study visa?

lucasalves:
You can apply from any country in the world depending on where you are applying to. I have done it numerous times.. get out there and don't let travel agents spoon feed you info

That is not entirely true, it depends on your immigration status in that country you are applying from