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You earn 1.5M monthly and you are spending just 60k per month in this Nigeria. This might look so unrealistic to the caseworker.

I will like to be more realistic with my UK visa application.

Good luck!

Abikeadebey:
Good day everyone, I’m self employed trying to get a uk visit visa. I have travelled to Schengen area couple of times with active France visa….. as a business owner I pay myself monthly salary of #1,500,000. This month payment will make it 6month I started paying and I spend #60/70k monthly. Please what additional document do I need to perfect my application ?

22,000 pound!!! in full !!!!! .... This is serious....

Abeycity4luv:
Same here, I also received the mail from the University of Wolverhampton to pay the full 22k instead of 8k I was informed before. The thing don tired me oooo

No worries. Just a little question.... Did you use a visa Agent for your application?

PLEASE NOTE, I AM NOT A VISA AGENT.... just curious....

I am not saying using visa agents are bad anyways

The reason I ask is because I have seen someone interviewed and have little Information about the content of his visa application. Hence refused!

Oluwabukolaanik:
Thank you 🥹 so if I don’t get a response from the home office I can’t apply for the September intake

Yes, you can apply provided you have a CAS issued from the university. Every application is treated based on its own merit.

However, to be honest with you, refusal based on not being a genuine student can be of the most serious refusal reasons. And it also depends on the specific reason given by the caseworker.

Before reapplying again please, carefully review the specific reasons, and review your visa application form, your responses, answers, claims, etc. if you used an agent please request for the previous visa application form. It will help you.

Cheers and goodluck peace 🕊️

Oluwabukolaanik:
Good morning everyone please I want to ask a question, is it possible to apply for September intake if visa was refused for April intake, reasons for refusal not being a genuine student

It can be up to 12 months on UKVI's page. According to various forum groups that I am. The minimum I have seen is about 6 months. Mostly around a year. All the best.

Oluwabukolaanik:
And please how long does it take to get a response after the administrative review

Hmmm. Anybody wey wan japa can Japa. Yes, but plan accordingly. I japa too but everybody route and situation is different. I came via Global talent route and I have nothing to do with COS, including my dependent. But those that come via student visa and you are not loaded with cash. It is well. Hmmm.

This reminds me of my uncle here in the UK. He told me he wants to come to UK. I explained to him pros and cons. But he was being sentimental. Now, he can't complete his school fees, he can't apply for PSW. He can't even raise money to apply for his PSW. I am trying to assist in my little way but he's still fighting me and reporting me to family that I set him up.

I am not saying this to discourage anybody, but it's better to know the truth, and prepare accordingly. Go online and see for yourself and check the average salary in the UK, and now look at the minimum salary 41k for sponsorship for skilled worker visa (Excluding health and care and jobs listed in the TSL though) with is without dependant.

Worst still more skilled workers visa is currently being cancelled than before in the history of UK.

olola4:
Oya sit down there ... I and a lot of people who moved in 2023 as students don't have any sponsorship jobs waiting for us, and we are all in a better visa, which is not even a health and care visa. You can check my 2023 post here to see when I was granted a visa.

No one is saying you shouldn't plan, but no plan can guarantee anything.

In my own opinion. Honestly I don't think he is discouraging people. I have personally assisted many people especially from here for thier visa (I NEVER DEMAND MONEY FROM ANYBODY and I WILL NOT). I still have have some of messages in my email. I have been busy hence very quiet recently.

When talking about credit issues, I don't think Africa can compete with the western country. However when it is abused, it is not taken lightly. Sadly, most people, including our country people don't know how it works. Oyinbo doesn't do something based on emotions, they act based on evidence and data!

The university are not being wicked, they are being faced with compliance issues and am sure they don't want to lose their sponsor license. Many UK sponsors especially skilled worker have got Thier sponsor license revoked. And it appears the next target are these universities.

Agreement is agreement, that's how credit works. That's why they try to do these affordability checks before CAS. Am sure you are aware that some nationalties have been suspended from applying for UK study visa (Cameroon, Afghanistan, Sudan, etc). I don't pray for that to happen to Naija. All these is because of abuse.

Unfortunately, when these happen, it doesn't only affects, some few people, every citizen of the country are affected. Some universities are also trying to do some internal measures but telling national of certain countries to pay more deposit



Oga dey calm down . We all know how this thing work, u think it’s easy to cough out 40-50m naira instantly just like that. You are here defending the oyinbo system that are in support of financing as method of payment for good and services.
Even their citizen can’t afford the tuition that’s why they created payment plan for them .
A business or economy without credit or financing procedure would crumble .
You think they don’t know the best way to meet up with tuition fee for majority of international students is to work while schooling ? They know all of these that’s why they even granted u d grace to come with dependent that would work without limit just so u can pay ur tuition balance . They even give u the opportunity to apply for credit card.
At d end of the day it’s a win win scenario bcus the percentage of students that didn’t mess up that grace are higher than those that messed it up. Their economy and education industry keep booming , whereas u as a migrant gets a japa pathway

There is no crime if one wants to travel via study route, work legally as d system permits and pay tuition balance. Stop discouraging us with your mean words please . No be everybody wey dey here be billionaire pikin. Probably u sef japa via same method but u are here condemning others and saying their idea is “m@dness”.[/quote]

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026


UK visa application fees is also increasing from 8th of next month. My people can save some money if they can apply before the date. Peace

AKAyomide:
Most universities in the UK have started adjusting their tuition deposit payments. If you had paid earlier but it was increased before issuing CAS numbers, you have no option but to pay the full amount. That is so pathetic to me and I feel sorry for the new policy of the university. I was about to make the payment yesterday morning when I noticed the change in the tuition deposit especially at Hull University.

The penalty for forgery is immediate visa refusal and a mandatory 10 years ban! Please do your risk assessment before you proceed ! Good luck, peace !

Goodluck70000:
Hello good people in the house, gesille, cashmadan and others


Please the hotel I booked for my wife and children,is treatment to cancel the hotel, saying its no longer available,meanwhile I have submitted and pay visa fees on the application form,I have also uploaded all the documents and books appointment.


My question is can I get another hotel and go to computer center to edit the application form with new hotel address?

I hope it will not cause red flags?

Or cancel the entire application is way out, please what can we do?

As far as I know, universities contacting UKVI cannot push visa decisions. UKVI will do what they need to do, conduct all necessary checks and make the best decisions per candidate.

Honestly if you contact the school and after few days and you get a feedback honestly your outcome is near.

People need to understand that UKVI process several thousands of visa per day. The only time they can do that is exceptional (humanitarian or some very difficult situations). It is usually done via international house/ department of the school.

And let us think like this, every school and everyone start contacting UKVI and everyone get outcome the next day. It doesn't work that way.

At the moment when the universities are being very cautious with UKVI because of their sponsor license. My own opinion as someone who used to be international student for 5 years +

glorifyGod:
Please does escalation delay your application the more. I escalated mine yesterday and my agent is saying it makes the application look suspicious. Who got approval emails after escalating the application

I won't be worried. Is your application standard or Priority. It's very common for those guys with priority applications. Even with standard applications too. So relax and hope for the best.

Smile1234:
Who got this NSF message today , and is it a bad message or good one, I did bio on 4th, requested for additional documents on 5th, submitted additional documents on 8th, getting the message today

We are unable to make a decision on your application within published visa processing times. For up-to-date information on processing times, visit https://u28610873.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.crwiFCZRjnQvbaHEQ6MY6ZlL11I2DKetpdBB5TAxGu0n7aBh46cdJW2VJguEp2HvAdPYZVjPldBpOifxrpbz6k-2FOkgn8wLvZwwHY-2B1AkSKM-3DnjtV_uU10FYIpnJ8T5B3u7JDp6hU0XVmvrfqyW1xtAPVSAG8UTp3v2RkD8L-2FzjsHybEtmnAGa97-2FCAeIXXOHbEdL03lHls0n5QPtl4HJOkZIBYc3-2F-2FCsTtG8FV4mllrgePtQoQsbV57CLq0OFmw3P2QL9lbwZsZcw1N8orTmgMnF8iGj59HftWYB-2FZbM4b9YoG1-2FhvWVS3Hh1FCiJlixFew-2FGJy4mcfCnlELd-2BoK5zGYSIS-2FibRp841xcMREuVLs6HbchHt6k63d1CgaGQ3q57iCPfw-3D-3D

Do not contact UK Visa and Immigration, we will contact you if we require more information.

Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to make a decision as soon as possible.
Your visa application may take longer to process, if for example:

• the information in your application is not accurate or requires further consideration
• you need to provide further evidence, for example evidence of funds
• your supporting documents need to be verified
• you need to attend an interview
• further information is required on your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)
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It's not important to upload for all categories. You just include the one that is relevant to your visa type. It's usually the MANDATORY documents on the UKVI website. In short, It depends on the visa, also depends on the claims made during the application yourself.

But for tier 4 study visa application it's not important to upload employment letter. It is optional. But other visa categories it might be very important.

It's also very important that all applicants should always have documents to back up all claim during visa application. Verbal things is not an evidence

Altern8tor:
Hello house,,I need ur advice... I'm trying to upload my documents for biometrics,,is it compulsory to upload employment letter cuz most of my recent jobs are verbally accepted.

..
Then for the different categories for the upload,,is it compulsory to upload for all categories?

According to most people, they are using YOU KAY as a stepping stone. They already aware of the realities on ground. Cheers

NiceLegs:
UK people, gather here.
What are the realities of the job market for students in UK o.

A lady was saying that some students that came to study in September (3 months ago) are still looking for jobs till now.

I was shocked.

Is this true?

Like how?

I thought there are available students jobs in UK?

Dear Stardeejay,

Honestly you have limited choices in this situation. You have to provide to them what you have. I only hope you can leverage on the narration of the transferred fund of the said statement in your account. You can make some arguments with it but it's not a guarantee.

Visa application is becoming too extra strict especially from countries with large numbers of asylum claims. Nigeria is sitting in number 4 though.

They can request for additional information at anytime at thier own discretion. And when they do, they will verify from relevant authorities

All the best

stardeejay2:
Hello,
I did biometrics on November 14th. The POF cover I and my 4kids.

My wife used a separate POF in her own name.

Dear Joe,

Thank you for your question, the UK have about 6 different visa categories which is sub divided into roughly 40 different visa types. They also have different conditions of stay. So, the most important question is what is the intention and the purpose of the travel ?!

Good luck.

Joeboypondeck:
What are the requirements for UK travelling visa as a Nigeria

Help a newbie please 🥺🙏❤️

jmoore

Hi there, good afternoon. Click on the link below to understand everything about global talent visa including eligibility, endorsement, stages, field of talents, etc. Good luck.

I am a recipient of Global talent visa. It is highly competitive. And it is not for anybody. If you have any questions, drop it here. I will provide answers at my earliest convenience time.

But you need to sit down and read everything first. No DM please. No DM. So others can learn too. I don't want to duplicate efforts

https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

dydx2020:
Good Morning House,

Please, kindly give detail information and requirements on how to obtain and Apply for the Global Talent visa. . I'm married, working and reside in Lagos.

I will appreciate your response.

Dear Jago2016,

Apologise for late response, I just saw this now. In as much that your TB test result is still valid, you can apply for your visa with same result. You don't need another result.

Why do you want to do another test? Maybe am missing something. I used my Tb result, 3 weeks before it expires. You still have plenty of life in your test result 😀

Frequent exposure to XRAY is not really cool that's the reason IOM want you to do another 10 days before it expires.

If you are reapplying, I will suggest you focus on the ECO's concern.

All the best

jago2016:
Hello house, good evening

I have a concern which I need advice.

My TB test expires by January 10th and I want to reapply for student visa before end of November .

I reached out to IOM but they said I can only redo the TB test a week before it expires.

Can the validity of the test result affect my application?

How would you advise I handle this matter?

Dear Colley, visa authorities requires a REGULATED BANKS. UKVI is not smiling these days, candidates with complete documentation are increasingly refused study visa. All the best!

Colley:
Hi everyone,
I have my funds in grey app and I plàn to use grey account statement as my pof for student visa.

Will my visa be refused if I use it?

Or should I move the fund to a Nigeria bank account?

Who has gotten a student visa while using grey app statement of account as pof?

Some new immigration changes have taken effect from 11 November 2025. The list of changes is extensive, but here I will focus only on the Student visa maintenance requirements.

The maintenance (living cost) amounts have increased, and applicants must now ensure they meet the new financial thresholds before applying. For your POF, please look at the new amount on UK gov.

I hope this helps. Cheers

Fraih:
Is it also X2 for a one and half year course? Starting Jan 2026 Grad Nov 2027 ?

Dear Low sugar,

IHS fees is £776 per year. For two years is X2.

Good luck

lowsugar:
I'll be paying my tuition deposit tomorrow and starting my POF tomorrow also, will it pose any problem?

Again I would like to know the IHS fee for 2 years masters program. January intake for University of Northampton

You have a valid point boss.

There is no realistic ROI on a car on a short term, except bills. The only thing you can enjoy is the luxury and comfort especially if you have a family. So I won't say having a car or having a driving licence is a bad idea. But there is more to it.

Cars are relatively cheap in the UK especially if you can drive a manual car like me. The problem is insurance, Tax, MOT, Fine, parking space, Drivers license and peelers etc.

I was told but I didn't listen. I got my manual car in January this year. Paid insurance, Tax it and fix the MOT. I can't drive it with provisional license because. I can't use international drivers license because Its my 3rd year already in the UK. I didn't come as a student though. So no pressure.

Theory test passed, but the practical test is a challenge and expensive. Despite the fact that I have more than 10 years clean driving experience in Naija, I was humbled. I started paying 40£ per hour. I know some people will tell you I have relative that can teach, get the car first. They will tell you they have Thier own shift and work to do.

At the same time I have to work, it is from there I have to take care of myself and pay my bills and I will be paying another person. You can't drive alone with provisional license. I did strong head and I was blue lighted by the peelers. I was lucky and I didn't receive NIP. I stopped going out with the car. After 10 months, and I spend 2000 pounds for lesson and test booking, I finally passed my practical test and am good to drive. Then I ended up using the car and park it at work.

As for the Uber, you can't use ordinary licence to drive Uber, you need additional permit for private commercial vehicles. For delivery they are paying far below minimum wage. That's my own personal experience. Good luck and God bless everyone

The same, if you are not making money with that car and you are on a limited income then you got no business buying a car.

Driving the car to work and park it then drive home after work...is not what i meant by car making money for you.[/quote]

I just checked mine now. It's been processed too. Funds is now in the portfolio. Thanks everyone.

emmatony:
Mine reflected this morning. Please check yours

Dear Nickae, thank you for your answer. It really goes a long way for me as a first timer. God bless you. I will provide an update today as soon as it is processed.

nickae:
GT MMF is kind of slow(24 hours), but it should reflect by tomorrow. If not, send a mail to them infoteam@gtfundmanagers.com

Dear Emmatony, thank you for your response to my inquiry. I really appreciate. God bless you. I will provide an update today as soon as it is processed.

emmatony:
I have the same problem. Mine is since the 1st of November. I called them and they promised to fix it.

Dear colleagues and seniors, am new here, I just want to know, I funded my GTBANK MMF wallet yesterday evening and it is not yet appearing in my portfolio. What is happening please 🥺. I use my mobile banking app. Does it delay like that ? First timer

oyeendharmolah:
Hello,please does anyone know about these and are they good?

GT MONEY MARKET FUND
GT EQUITY INCOME FUND
GT BALANCED FUND
GT FIXED INCOME FUND

Also, are these good? They are available on my ACCESS BANK ACCESSMORE app.
CORONATION BALANCED FUND
CORONATION FIXED INCOME FUND
CORONATION MONEY MARKET FUND

Dear Vennysing,

Am sorry for what happened to your visa. Honestly speaking, I will suggest you request for a refund from the school. Administrative review takes forever to be processed. And the outcome is not guaranteed. Especially when the registration/enrollment have commented in the school. Please note there is so little that the school can do regarding the visa outcome.

Please note, the reason for the visa rejection need to be fully addressed to avoid future visa application. Am sorry maybe you are not expecting my own type of suggestion/advice but that is what I think

Vennysing:
Hi all.
Please I need help with advice, my study visa was denied as a result of the interview I had with ukvi, I am trying to reapply but the school is asking for administrative review which I understand takes a long time. What is the best advice, request for a refund of my tuition deposit and reapply or go ahead with the administrative review the school is insisting it’s mandatory to be able to consider an application from me in the future.
Please help if ever been in this situation.
Thank you. Please I need help, it’s urgent!!!

Dear ohlordhavemercy,

Am sorry for your loss. As per your study visa application, this is my honest advice. I am not an immigration expert but only telling you what I think and I won't like you to take me too serious.

1) It is completely normal for universities in UK to request for POF before they issue CAS. Not only because of your situation, although an extra layer of scrutiny may be applied to you because of multiple differer.

2) Most people usually use the same POF for school and UKVI. That's fine, the most important thing is the genueness of the funds.

3) I won't sell all I have to come to the present UK with the current situation of things. Except you hear the voice of God that is telling you go I am with you yourself.

4) IHS is only refundable if the visa is refused, application withdrawn or you qualify for health and care worker reimbursement scheme.

5) It is in your best interests to let them know you have visa refusal from France during CAS and Visa application.


All the best mate.

ohlordhavemercy:
Goodevening all the gurus in the house.@lexybaba1234,@Emmanuelowems and goodevening to everyone.
I need your advice and direction too.
I have an unconditional offer,Msc electrical and electronics engineering,university of Plymouth. since 2023. I couldn't meet up financially.I spent all the money I had then on my late wife's breast cancer.i still lost her.I deferred the admission to 2024.yet cldnt meet up.defered to Jan 2026 but the sch instead of Jan,deferred to Sept. After series of mails,they have sent me a Jan 2026 start date offer(unconditional offer letter).before the sch sent me this offer I was interviewed rigorously and extensively because I told them abt my previous refusals by US and Canada(I told them considering my deposit refund Incase of refusal). after the interview,which they told me was successful,they sent me the unconditional offer but requested I send them the proof of financial evidence(I guess POF) that I intend using for my visa application before they'll issue me CAS.I believe it has to do with the reason I gave them for my denial(financial instability).
Pls for the sake of my kids future,I want to sell off everything I have here to sponsor my travel.

(1)Pls how are my going to send same POF to the sch and also use it for visa application?

(2)Since the sch wasn't responding as regards adjusting the date I requested,I applied for France visit visa but it was rejected. Reason:Purpose of stay not reliable(I didn't book tour reservations)and there are reasonable doubts that you will not leave the Schengen area when your visa expires.I was asked to correct them the reasons and reapply before Plymouth now sent me the adjusted offer letter.Now,the sch is not aware of this new France denial.They are only aware of the us and Canada.Informing the sch won't it attract another interview again.but my deposit refund is what am also considering.
Pls what shld do I do now?

Should I start running the POF so I can submit to the sch to get my cas?the total money I can raise from everything if sold can only cover my deposit,IHS,visa fee,TB,flight and sch accommodation for few months.I really do not want to lose this course waiting to be fully ready financially.can I really meet up to bal up?
Pls your advice?

(3)Pls how much is IHS for a 1 yr msc.I heard IHS is refundable.Pls this is not to be pessimistic but I just want to know.if it is,is there anything I shld do now before applying?
Thanks.I am open for advice and direction.

wishgit:
What would be your advice, is PhD structural engineering worth it? In present UK market, I have a supervisor already but has no fund, so will be self sponsored at Teeside

Dear Wishgit,

As per your question and this is my honest take. With the current situation of things (immigration politics, new rules) and the reality on ground (unemployment rate keep increasing). It's not sure for the anybody, especially in recent times.

But in your situation, with your proposed course of study (PhD structural engineering) which is a STEM course at PhD level. You have some advantages over the Non STEM courses.

1) You are eligible for PhD Points, and again PhD STEM which is +20 points. This means you can benefit highly from salary discounts

2) Your field is still mentioned in the TSL, Building and civil engineering technician is still available in the TSL, 3113 or 3113 I think. If you are good technically you can be lucky to get hired with little training.

3) From January as announced yesterday PSW will now be 18 months for Masters while they said PhD still remain 3 years.

4) You might be lucky to work with good academics and do some interesting research which will be beneficial for the UK. This can get you some options like Global talent visa which I am currently using in the UK which eliminate the sponsorship wahala. Like me I don't need sponsorship and I will never need for me and my dependant. PhD is the minimum requirement in Science and Engineering.

This is the bottom line, UK of today doesn't promise anybody but you still have some career advantages relative to someone studying certain courses (unfortunately these courses are lot more) which are very hard and difficult to land sponsorship roles. It is a reality.

You requested for advice and a just gave my 2 cents. We are all adult and we know the best. all the best in your career.

Dear LudaChriz,

As a PhD holder and as someone who has mentored PhD candidate/students. In science engineering (that's is my area), the PhD supervisor personality himself is very important. A bad supervisor even at the best university can make student life miserable. I have seen some PhD supervisor converting student from PhD back to masters and I have seen some students who take forever to finish there programme and some never finish. And the student will be paying school fees every year. That's is why in sciences u usually identify your supervisor before you commence. Unlike MSc, your degree is usually within the domain of the supervisor and it is rigorous research.

LudaChriz:
Hy Nairalanders, please I need your opinion. Which of these three schools will you prefer to be better for a PhD and why? You can rank them.
University of York
University of Dundee
University of Sussex

PremiumTrends:
Hello everyone.
Please can someone recommend other payment methods for deposit fees?
I’m trying to pay mine for Northumbria University (January intake), but Flywire’s rates are high

Only one option is if you have someone you can trust. The keywords here is Trust because we have seen some situation where the the payer request for refund and the student is unaware, another instance is incase you seek for refund for some refund the money goes to the payer again. Therefore if you can't get someone that is sure, the flywire seems to be a good option at least your mind will be at peace.

[quote author=Aprail post=136959248][/quote]It's possible, it is just a digital document but it will never show your immigration status. Hence it is useless. Even if it shows immigration status, it is usually your previous status (that is if you are extending or renewing visa)

I will not advise that because it's confusing, according to what I read, the system will assume you already have a decision on your application. Hence some people wait forever or do paid call before they get decision. Peace