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harrybae:
Please, dear nairalanders, how long will it take me to reapply for a visa. This time around, student visa not tourist visa cuz the tourist visa I applied for was refused today. Thanks

As soon as you have met/not met all requirements for student's application. However, best would be when you must have met all requirements.

Sixtustony:
How many wks or month can I travel to the UK before official start of study

1 month to date of start of studies..

Ayomide5651:
The immigration officer asked the reason I was there. I told him for vacation, he asked for my return ticket I gave to him. He said where would I stay that night, I showed him my hotel reservation. Then he asked if I had a credit card I told him no, then he asked for my wallet to see if I had cash, and I gave it to him. He asked me to thumb print, I did the first time, he said I should clean my hand on my forehand and place on it again which I did. Then he asked if I was working, I told him yes, he asked is it a good job I said yes, After that I saw him writing from my passport. He just told me to take a seat that he would be back. He came back then told me I’ll be interviewed. He was asking me questions and I was answering according to what was in my application. Tho an agent appied for me, I’m 22years. But from the interview it was obvious I wasn’t working there. Then I was told I have to return to where I was coming from that I didn’t get my visa genuinely. That was what happened

Visit previous threads, you would find links on how to write UKVI and inquire specifics on your entry denial and immigration history that would help you in future applications for other countries as well as when next you apply to the UK. Getting a new passport is no way out. If you did so, it would only meant you have not learnt your lesson and the tricks yet. I have had POE denial in the past, though that wasn't at any UK border, but I had most visas on that passport including from the UK. Also, roommate we studied together had poe denial with a country that shares immigration info with the UK, and still got a UK visa within a period less than 6 months afterwards, in fact few days ago met up with him in Walsall. Would be kind to add; these been decades plus events and I acknowledge some policies to travelers who have had entry denial may have changed over the years and events that transpired in each of the denial were different....
BTW, did they bundle you to the rear seat of the plane? and then you would see your passport transferred from immigration to immigration, those processes and the stamp are worth making you want to go get another passport, but that would just be waste of money. It is what it is..

Ayomide5651:
The immigration officer asked the reason I was there. I told him for vacation, he asked for my return ticket I gave to him. He said where would I stay that night, I showed him my hotel reservation. Then he asked if I had a credit card I told him no, then he asked for my wallet to see if I had cash, and I gave it to him. He asked me to thumb print, I did the first time, he said I should clean my hand on my forehand and place on it again which I did. Then he asked if I was working, I told him yes, he asked is it a good job I said yes, After that I saw him writing from my passport. He just told me to take a seat that he would be back. He came back then told me I’ll be interviewed. He was asking me questions and I was answering according to what was in my application. Tho an agent appied for me, I’m 22years. But from the interview it was obvious I wasn’t working there. [b][/b]Then I was told I have to return to where I was coming from that I didn’t get my visa genuinely. That was what happened

Sorry, but my understanding of the highlights lacking.
Working there? home(Nigeria)? POE?

Tomsss:
It’s not , I just read different people’s analysis lol. I work as a nurse intern and I earn 88k monthly, my father is covering the whole cost of the trip.

Someone with your income and even less have shared success of their visa application here. You just need to put a genuine application and present your circumstances as they are. And let me add there is absolutely nothing wrong with your dad's input.
All the best.

Tomsss:
From the part 4 of this thread

Pls could you verbatim that and is that available on ww.gov.uk?, note the op circumstances s/he would use a sponsor, and if understood well not working( thus, i note that if the op has regular support from family,friends, relatives that can be declared as income)

Ayomide5651:
Good evening everyone. I’m new on here. I had an ugly experience when I traveled to the uk. At the point of entry I wasn’t allowed to enter, I was returned back to Lagos. And “CANCELED” was placed on my visa. I was told any further application would be refused until after one year from the date of cancellation. My question is this,what is the implication of this as it is on a page in my passport? What are my chances for getting visa approval from other countries? And is it advisable to file a missing passport so I can get a new passport so I can apply for other countries and at the end of one year I can apply for uk again. Please I will need advise from you all. Thank you all

What happened that you were denied entry?

Tomsss:
Hello everyone. I’m planning to apply for the UK tourist visa for NCLEX exam around August. I just graduated school last year and I’m currently interning at a government hospital. My father who is my sponsor for the exam is a lecturer and earns just a little above 300k monthly, what are my chances of getting the visa considering the 2x disposable income rule?[b][/b]

Where did you get the highlight(rule) from?

deuoessch:
I just highlighted them

You stated that the relative wants to make a new application. Thus, i meant if the relative can't recall past travel history after all efforts to do so, whilst filling visa application, where you have; have you ever been granted, denied, issued or gain entry to the UK or whichever country that maybe and as applicable, the relative would need to answer yes and no where appropriate. And if further the application, the relative is to give specifics of the visa/travel or immigration history as in regards with the application, the relative should state- I am not able to recall due to lost of my previous travel documents, which in such an event, the police report would help support such claims. I hope this helped.. otherwise, I may not have understood your initial post

deuoessch:
Thank you for your reply. I understood some parts though. Help with more details please

pls, what bits did you not understand?

deuoessch:
Hello everyone. My relative lost her passport and on it has her travel history. She wants to go for a new visa but can't remember the travel history, what can she do?

Check your inbox for sign in details to previous applications, e-tickets for itinerary. If these are not accessible, get a police report for lost of documents, in future application answer yes if you have ever been issued entry clearance, visited the country or as would be applicable. Reasons and specifics of visit-write can't recall due to lost of documents which the police report will help support such claims.
Good luck

princetx:
Like how much please?

Tbh there is/are no specifics, it depends on your circumstances at home, during the trip and return to country of departure.

Sweetkid:
Good evening fam. Is UK visa still valid till the midnight on the due date it is supposed to expire or once it's 12am on the due date it is supposed to expire?

That's self explanatory.

princetx:
Good afternoon all,

Please ooo, for someone whose bank account is about 7 million, with annual income of 5 million, and wants to spend 12 days in UK for a visit, how much do you think should be the right budget for the period of stay in UK (12 days)?

Quote the 12 days trip would cost you.

UserTee:
Thank you so much for the reply
The accountant who was supposed to provide the ct600 took forever
We understand our negligence, this was due to some financial constraints
We are hoping if we are able to apply by middle March (biometric included)
We won’t have to provide another ct600 since the application has been put in before April?what do you think?[b][/b]
We hope to get a date for biometric as soon as possible (luckily this is not the peak period for visa applications)
Will put in the application next week as soon as TB test is done

I think you would do a better application this time.

BTW middle March? (i.e any date from 15th March) from my calculations you would have less than 15 WDs(not always the case though) for standard application, or you could go for priority services to get a decision within March.
Note to self, no one knows what news around the world would cos unnecessary delays at a given diplomatic post, and if a decision is not reached within the validity of the current ct600, the eco may/may not request for a valid one at a later time.
On the other hand you may wait for April/May, request for a future ct600 from your representative, revamp your documents and put in your application at a later time.
You can't afford a post-term, nor an embryonic application at this time.
Regards.

UserTee:
@leef2022


Help!!!
Hello everyone
I applied for uk spouse visa 12/08/2021
I got my visa refused in 29/11/2021
Reason was “”You have not submitted the following required documents as listed above. We wrote to you on 21/10/2021, 27/10/2021 and 12/11/2021. We gave you the opportunity three times to provide your sponsors last financial year (ending April 2021 with your application date being 12/08/2021) documents (CT600 and Accounts). Each reply from your representatives provided us with the same CT600 and accounts for the period May 2019 to April 2020.
You have therefore failed to provide the required documents relating to your sponsor’s employment. These documents are specified in the Immigration Rules in Appendix FM- SE and must be provided. I therefore refuse your application under paragraph EC- P.1.1(d) of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. (E-ECP.3.1)””
I put in an appeal immediately and I also request for a decision reconsideration on 2/2/2022 as we have been able to get the CT600 (April 2020 to April 2021)but I haven’t gotten any feedback on that yet.
To go for the appeal I hear it takes I read it takes 6-12 month[b][/b].
Instead of just waiting endlessly, we are considering reapplying in March (priority)
PS: we can only use the CT600 2020-2021 before April if we are to reapply .
We feel like since that was the only reason we were refused , we stand a better chance
All opinions are welcome
Thanks in advance

Hello
Why did you and your representative not provide these documents during the applications? further 3 opportunities were presented yet you and representative provided an outdated version(in the refusal the eco sounds like a parent, who wishes well for the child but see the child wasting golden opportunities that many of his/her peers do not have). That you and the representative presented this required documents immediately to support your appeal makes me wonder why was the delay initially?.
Then your knowledge that an appeal could take 6-12 months before it being listened to, note that does not even guarantee an end in sight, but more like initial review.
Furthermore, you understanding that the current ct600 2020-2021 is valid for a year period. You have had to wait till March before you feel you have a better chance of re-applying with the CT600 2020-2021 makes me wonder why the blunderbuss approach. so what if there is a delay in the application such that a decision is received in April at which time the current Ct600 becomes invalid and you guys get asked for a future one at that time, you guys would probably delay presenting one, until after a refusal, right? With due respect to you, there's clear evidence of gross indecision which if not acted on could only keep attracting refusals.

Answering to your question, each application is decided on the merit it deserves, as such whilst addressing the previous concerns as was stated in previous refusal make no mistakes, not to ensure other aspects of the application are readdressed as well as would be applicable to ensure a successful application.

Thanks

Abby2020:
Hi leef, I got a collection email without refusal email , went for my collection since Tuesday but my passport wasn’t stamped and no reasons till date, I even send email through the enquiry paid mail, they said I should check junks or spam,but nothing is in there!!...

Can you request from UKVI your immigration records, like quote that recent application, your travel documents have returned without a vignette neither have any mail dropped in your email. subjectaccessrequest@homeoffice.gov.uk

All the best mate

oyin000000:
Thanks a lot.

I don't sponsor her on a day to day, I'm only sponsoring this trip. Will my uk account details, payslips and letter from my office be okay for this or will I need to remit the money elsewhere?

Should I fill the income on her application as "no income" since she doesnt have any income or put my income there?

Also since I'm currently a dependent and have a brp(expires when my husbands get his ILR in 2024), should I fill on her form for family in the uk that "I'm in the uk permanently" or "I have a temporary visa"?

1. All measures stated should do.

2. Income then thick off regular income from family friends and relatives. But be aware you would have to state how much she receives and the regularity of such support. This could be from any persons but a good history of such active role in regards to her upkeep would be required. If that is not applicable you may chose others or no income, but MAY need more explaining than previous.

3. Since another sister( 28years and working like you mentioned) intends to travel with her, if financially buoyant she may take it up, to say she would sponsor the trip herself(i.e for herself and the minor sister), get an accommodation for the applications that is withoutyou sponsoringany parts of the trip.. Not implying this but your status may not be sufficient and convincing enough to the eco like would be the previous, but then, again she should be aware, she would need to show she has the legal rights and custody of the minor, and if she's single, she doesn't need consent of anyone or other persons to travel with the minor(since the minor's parents her late) but must be able to convince the eco financially and with home ties that the trip won't cause any negative impact to their circumstances after the visit.
Finally you can't fill permanent when not permanent. As long you have a visa its temporary but with longer stay grace.

oyin000000:
Good morning house. I moved to the UK last year as a dependent, I have 2 sisters in Nigeria and they will like to visit me for holiday in the summer. One is 13 and in school and the other is 28 and working. I am currently filling out the form for the 13-year-old and will like some advise.

Our parents are late and we've transferred guardianship for the 13 y/o to my aunt and uncle - should I fill out their names as parents or our birth parents? Also both of them live with my grandma (I dont know if this is relevant information).

Since she's young as doesnt have any income should I put my income and monthly expenses in those fields or indicate no income and put my monthly expense amount (I'm unable to fill this as GBP 0.00)?

Apart from a letter from my office, bank statements, a letter that I'll be sponsoring the trip, a letter from her school in Nigeria and a letter from my aunt (her guardian) giving her permission, what other documents should I include?

Since she is 13, I have to put in 2 people that will be traveling with her can I put me and my sister's names since the guardians cant travel with her? When does it stop and can travel on her own?



Another question: My aunt submitted an application for a uk visa in December last year, the paid mail says a decison has been made on her visa, she paid for Keep my passport and hasnt heard anything. Should she just wait or is there anything she can do? Is it because she paid to keep her passport weve not heard back yet? (I know theres a general delay)

Thank you everyone that takes time to reply questions here! It has been so so helpful to me and I have been issued Uk visas because of this knowledge. May you find help whenever you need it.

1. Yes, If your aunt and uncle have any formal/legal/court documents that supports them as her current guardian, otherwise go with parents name, if requested in future you could provide any of your late parents identity card(government issued most preferable) and death cert. to support your claims. They could both use grandma's address since it is fact applicable to them at this time.

2. Would be appropriate to put yours/siblings or relatives who have been actively sponsoring her. Thus if you want to put yourself, you should be aware you would need to support with evidence how you have done so, either by remittance of funds or others.

3 &4. In your letter you would need to be explicitly clear on her well-being, safety regarding she is а minor, whoever would be traveling with her or consent to her visiting you must do so backing it with an official document(s) that he/she has the legal authority to do so. 16 years of age, most appropriate once she turns 18 she could travel on her own.

4. Write/call to know when her passport will arrive as well wait. Both measures should be taken.

Best of lucks

ammierie:
Thanks for the response, please I’ve attached the main reason for refusal here.
As at the time, his business was newly registered but he has been doing this business for years so he doesn’t have a tax clearance as he can only get that after a full financial year.
I don’t know what we can use to convince the eco now for a student visa

Well, there is always room for improvement they say, thus, if at the time of his application and as you have noted the business was still new, it meant the eco might have perceived that the business could not have generated such an income stated by him, and also maybe an absent of a tax clearance cert. had further cast doubt on such earnings. Now, the business is quite few months old, he could decide to pay tax, evidence of assets the business has generated/acquired. Mind you student's visa application is quite different to applying for a tourist visa, and if you asked, that alone is a change in his personal circumstances and he must now make efforts to demonstrating that he would be able to sponsor himself, and have is dependent family on such visas and as such the previous eco concerns may not be the same for a future application.
Also next time try to doctor/blur some personal details when posting documents that may have such info.
best of lucks

ammierie:
Good morning everyone,
Please my husband was refused visiting visa last year, now we are about applying for student visa but I’m worried about this first page as it said future applications may be refused, please someone help on how to go about this?
Thank you

It is not an unusual term or phrase ecos sometimes use on refusal letter. It only means if in future applications his circumstances has not changed(positively) such that the application is convincing to the eco, then a refusal may be made again in for that application.

Agape123:
Hello house, I’m trying to register for TradeSystem to use Form A but after I put in my BVN, it doesn’t send any code to my email and when I tried to email support, the email keeps bouncing back. Please help, how do I fix this?

Call/visit your bank, possible your bvn is not linked to the email address.

dobec:
Good day leaders pls i need help here my son’s visa was refused.

He was born in uk though i brought him back after 2 weeks and he has visited uk twice and some other countries with me.

He’s now 15 and I applied for only him to travel and he was denied below is the refusal letter pls what can i do? I am really disturbed now.

Good day,
What supporting documents did you submit with your child's application ie;
1. Students admission letter, academic records and promotion to next academic year, is your child's school on vacation and did you include this in his application?
2. Did you submit a positive bank statement to show your financial capabilities, a CAC of your businesses that is active on the cac.ng.gov, or as such notes stated in the refusal letter from the ECO,
3. What supporting documents did his uncle provide him with? ILR, passport, payslips, bank statement, p60?
4. In addressing concerns of child welfare and well-being, did you and the boy's dad present a letter of consent and assure the ecos of the minor's well-being and safety before, during and for a safe return to Nigeria after his trip?
Nothing to be worried and disturbed on about, is either been few errors from the eco or you(the mother) whilst you were filling out your child's application and supportingdocumentsprovided, all that needs to be done is correct them errors and reapply. There's absolutely nothing wrong sending your child for vacation to his uncle if you can meet all necessary requirements for such visit. His uncle is no witch or "village people" that would witch or lynch him. Minors are mostly dependents and as such most of their day to day needs are met by their parents and third-parties(guardians, relatives and etc), i don't see what is illegal and apologetic about that to be honest. So yes, again nothing criminal or fishy about sending a child to an uncle or aunt for a nice time. Absolutely nothing.
I refuse to believe most of those were lacking based on your travel history you have written. But would like to know if you do not mind me asking.
Thanks

Thegamingorca:
How long does it take to process tourist visa these days?

15 WD from day of biometrics (standard application)
5Wd for priority application from day of biometrics.
But delays could also happen. Though, they are consistently working to conclude applications within normal time-frame.

[quote author=switch900 post=110437569]Hi leef,thanks for taking your precious time to pen something meaningful to me,pls could you pls give me a break down on how to go about staying in an hotel, feeding transportation,flight and will total to about 700k as my salary is 300k and my balance is less than 2m. Thanks

For a break down of budget kindly refer to few ops @AmeliaT(permit me for the reference)
However, if you would be doing it all yourself 700k is enough but not convincing. Least you want to do is put out an application where an unforseen circumstance(s) knocks your application out with possible expenses such storm may present. My thoughts, 1m won't be bad budget and that is with your 1,8m bal. Similarly you may wish to wait for next pay day/months to have a more positive bal., since from your current calculations, your estimated bal., would be 1,8m.
At the time being, visit ticket, hotel, hostel sites(some offer breakfast), go for average(i.e not least nor extreme) quotations, such that would fit your circumstances, add with other expenses, make an application that demonstrates your budget is flexible and leaves you with some miscellaneous funds within your budget.
All the lucks for a successful application �

switch900:
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Pls what documents did your cousin previously provide you with, and what's the reason your cousin presented in the letter of invite as reason(s) for inviting you or paying for part(s) of your trip.?

He's biometrics page with stay to leave in the UK the receipt of is energy bill invitation letter wrote there I would like to see me after over 10 years,he would want me to meet is new family and we would be attending a family wedding together,he's only providing accomodation and feeding.hes not paying any part of the traveling expenses.

Right, from personal point, i would advise rather than have your cousin involved you may be better off without. Get on cheap hostels and hotel booking sites, pick a place for your duration of visit such that it fits your budget. You may then want to state in the further section details of the application, that during your visit you intend to catch up with your cousin you have not seen for a decade, get to know his new family, also including the wedding in your itinerary would do good.
You may have to increase your budget since your cousin would not be involved in any parts. In doing so, you may wish to make things clear to the ECO that traveling is one of your hubbies, and England is atop the list. Stating, I have done savings in past years to ensure such dream comes through and have it ticked off the list, and that I feel I have adequately saved for this purpose(s). Which is why I'm willing to splash xxxx amount of funds on visiting the UK at this time, and in doing this, I am being pretty sure that this visit will have no negative effects on my finances or other financial commitments I have(i.e i'm assuming you have your own family or dependants or as would be the case).
Note: Let me add, your current budget is enough, even so i would say was the previous budget to be honest and It is within your applicant's right if you still wish to go with cousin in your future application. However, I feel his/her personal circumstances in the UK has not been convincing enough to the ecos that s/he could sufficiently host you, and possibly maybe relationship relevance between you and the said cousin has not been convincing to the ECOs.

So have thoughts on about changing plans but not the goal [b][/b](which is to visit the UK) and see how things play out.
Cheers

switch900:
My cousin still the same person that invited me at first but the eco didn't made mention about him

Pls what documents did your cousin previously provide you with, and what's the reason your cousin presented in the letter of invite as reason(s) for inviting you or paying for part(s) of your trip.?

[quote author=switch900 post=110413395][/quote]Good day Sir/Ma
Please who is the inviting you this time? I mean your relationship with the person inviting you.....

ozymes:
You are correct. I was responding as a fully vax and just returned 14th.

No worries Sir/Ma. Wish you a fab week...

Generalkoye:
Sorry, what is your current and previous status if I may ask?

I was previously single when I declared married and I am single currently.

Meaning if you presented a divorce certificate now, you would be lying as you were never married, and if you kept up with previous declaration thats still a lie. Either may earn you a 10 years ban if due forensic are to be done on your marital status and records on that. Might think of going clean and have peace but this again may also attract some ban for previous decit, but you cant keep that going....

ozymes:
Pre-departure and day 2 test for the UK is no longer applicable[b][/b]. But departure PCR test from the UK to Nigeria is still mandatory as of today. Then day 2 test on arrival in Nigeria is still also mandatory as of today.

It is still applicable if unvaccinated or not fully vax. In fact you may be denied boarding your flight and entry for these reasons if you dont present a negative pcr done 48 hours within your departure from Nigeria and a reference number for day 2 pcr test as well a plf. Reference last updates came into effect 4:00am 11.02.2022. Some changes would happen this week, but as of the time of writing these such news haven't been made yet.

Generalkoye:
Question:

I declared married in my refused visit visa last year and I intend to apply as a single man for a student visa this year. Is a divorce certificate okay or I should carry on with my married status?

Sorry, what is your current and previous status if I may ask?