₦airaland Forum

jmoore:
I booked for someone yesterday, 30th October is the closest free date for Ikeja.

giselle237:
You have previous refusals.
Avoid dabbling into murky waters if you have had no travel history since your last UK refusal.
You would make your case more difficult.
In normal circumstances, they feel the business account and monies is for the running of the business that is why it is tricky.
Try and avoid another refusal.
If it means waiting 1 year to sort yourself out including sponsor’s accounts in my opinion do that.
You must prove origin of funds— whether yours or sponsor’s. It is not enough to present travel allowance of say 1 billion, paper evidence must show the trail and where this money was availed from.

Option 2.
Draft an MOU or legal paper signed by company secretary detailing director and nuclear family are entitled to say medicals and fully paid travel allowances say thrice a year.
Details details details on these company documents.
Mark this clause .
Then the company account can then transfer travel allowance to you because the legal documents show that this is company policy and can be proven with documentation and also that business funds are not been used as personal funds.
You will also attach this paper to your application as part of evidence. It shows decorum and shows accounting and also shows origin of funds.
If you have had previous travels and done this same travel allowance thing… reference them to back up this particular scenario.

untamedd:
Don't bother, they don't process it for Nigerians. You can come on a tourist visa and switch to a study visa (with a Portuguese language course) or you may give the Digital Nomad visa a shot when you get here. You can weigh your options then but I've heard the process is long and frustrating and even for other nationalities.

P.S: Brazil is a great country to live if you work remotely and earn USD.

giselle237:
@kayla0 @kaylaO please be careful and arrange your documents well as well as your application form. Do not be in a hurry.
If you also feel you need time to arrange bank statements from your husband, yourself etc then take your time. You already have quite some refusals on your back, no need to get more.
Also your employer’s letter must categorically state they have no objection to your goin on a holiday and you have been granted such and such dates as leave period and that you would be expected back at work on this date.
There should be nothing vague submitted.
Your employment was doubted and you were accused of money lodgement. Reassess your situation and get every and any document that can overturn these major issues. If you do not have these, then do not reapply.
You can try other countries first and then come back to the UK

giselle237:
I believe you can reapply, particularly given your initial salary, which appears to be quite reasonable within the Nigerian economy. It is essential to address the following misconceptions:
1. Contact HR: You need to speak with HR to obtain a letter clarifying why the salary credit does not reflect its source. This is a significant issue, as it ideally should have been documented.

2. Documentation: As an employee, you should have various forms of documentation, including promotion letters, ID cards, and records of meetings or conferences you have attended in your professional capacity. Additionally, photographs at work and other evidence are necessary to demonstrate that your employment is legitimate.
3. Large Transactions: It is important to clarify why your husband transferred $25,000 to you unexpectedly. If this transaction is new, you will need to provide your husband’s bank statements and employment details to establish the origin of this substantial amount. Only then will your explanation be credible and not perceived as a money lodgement.
4. Invitation Letter: Ask your sister to rewrite her invitation letter, emphasizing the emotional significance of this trip and why it is important to undertake it now.
5. Husband's Travel Plans: Since your husband is not traveling, consider ways to demonstrate to the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) that he will remain in the country and that you are committed to your marriage.
6. Cover letter: Now that you have been refused you need to address everything and provide an explanation as to where you think you might have gone wrong or how you didn’t realise that receiving such gift money or even ‘push gift’ money would have been an issue
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Lastly, if your husband is to sponsor you despite your stated salary, you will need to provide evidence of his financial sources, especially if you lack a travel history over the past five years.
7. Explore your other ties to Nigeria

giselle237 :
@kayla0 sorry.
Unfortunately you caused this refusal.
25,000 USD is too much a sum, I mean too heavy a sum to have just appeared in your statement of account.
Salary credits can not be generic, if it was generic then you should have gotten a letter from your employer expressing categorically that they are the ones making these payments and reasons why the salary credits are not showing any specifics.

naivasha:
Hi,

Print a copy of the checklist and take it with you to your appointment. No need to fill/sign the pdf.

Kunsoft:
Good afternoon,
Please how can one get appointment at TLS for self service without adding additional package.

Is it that no free appointment for biometrics again. The only one that is cheap is Assiated service appointment which is 30k

How una take they get regular self service abeg

abubakar123olat:
Hi everyone, please is it possible to book emergency appointment date with uk ?

Jannyfranc:
When you get to TLS,tell them you are from same family.Our time were different, but they attended to all of us at the same time, no premium application.

giselle237:
Choose 2 times close to each other on same day.

giselle237:
Add a no objection letter from ur employer if you will not be adding the employment letter.
Let it say that you have been granted leave to travel to the UK without any reservations.
That you are expected back on Sept say 30th to resume duties.
Add ur husband’s data page and employment id or employment letter or anything to prove he will be in Nigeria during the time of your visit to the UK.
Your husband can also write a letter attesting to the above+ his joy with sponsoring this trip + how he is so happy that you are reuniting for a short holiday with ur sister and that she will be housing you. Also mention that he will be in Nigeria throughout the duration of your trip
Add any promotion letters on your sidd
Add every evidence of ur work u can gather to show how important this job is to you and why you will be returning to resume and to be back to your wonderful husband etc
Your sister needs to write a letter of invitation to you and also a notification letter to the UKVI of her intentions. Both letters must expressly state dates you will be in the UK as well as what kind of support she is offering and also saying how she cnt wait to show you various aspects of the British culture
In your visa form, do not forget to write a daily itinerary of what you would be doing
Eg
Day 1— arrival and head to sister’s address
Day 2- rest etc
Like that

Add any additional documentation if you have assets, property or investments in your name and/or your husband’s name etc
You must both add your birth certificates to show proof of relationship +/- accompanying pictures, chats etc anything to help your case
Write a cover letter to explain your circumstances if you feel there is anything that needs addressing
This list is not exhaustive
Goodluck

giselle237:
@kayla0 or @kaylaO are you actively working? Give a range of what your salary is in usd and a range of how long you have been with your current employer

Cashmadam:
It would have been nice if you can use your saving account in addition to the other documents you have.

Your husband will be your ties to Nigeria. Please ensure you fill the visa form carefully and include your marriage certificate, your husband's passport data page and all relevant documents of your employment.

Good luck!

sunneroman:
Thanks for your response...I have tried to check on there website you gave me by putting in my name and surname on the first box and date of birth on the second one ...it's saying page not found.. how do I go about it please...

sunneroman:
@kaylao did they invite you through email or by calling you on phone? I guess they are going to ask you why you want to visit Brazil and how much you had in your account and places you want to visit and how many days you want to spend. Try check on YouTube and see about their interview...I will like to connect with you on phone if you don't mind.

Nitabb:
pls can I use opay for bank statement?

sunneroman:
@kaylao it's saying request not found when I tried to search after putting in my information....are you experiencing the same problem?

sunneroman:
Can you help me with the website name pls so I can check I have applied since early December and didn't get any mail from the embassy.