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OBYNOWEST12:
How many 23kg bags do I need to carry and also how many hand bags.

23Kg x 2 For check in
8kg x 1 for cabin luggage
And if you are a woman, you can also carry personal handbag

dadawig:
Thanks for this information. For my partner dependant, I added 4 months to my course end date as Visa expiry and it came up with the same amount which I had already paid. Should I fill another application for my child dependant and add 4 additional months to my course end date so I can pay the same amount which I paid?

I'm worried about the IHS payment difference to avoid NOT STRAIGHT FORWARD EMAIL FROM UKVI.

Please advise.

I am a dependent, My husband is going for PhD, I only fill in his course start and end dates and paid the IHS that was automatically calculated for me. I didn’t go to add anything because they didn’t ask me to do that.
We have long collected our vignettes. Do what the people ask you to do, simple.

Greenville990:
My narrative is quite similar to yours. I have a wife and a son

My questions:
1. I have all the funds for all three of us in my account, will that be the same bank statement I will be submitting for her and my son ?

2. She currently holds a passport with her maiden name, however she's done newspaper publications for change of name. Will she required to do a different passport bearing my surname or a letter will suffice

3. Consent letter ? What's the content ? Was it notarized ?

2. She doesn't need a new passport. Just attach the marriage cert.

Midey1011:
Hi all. Any potential PhD candidate for University of Edinburgh in the house? Has anyone been issued CAS for January 2021?

Yes. My husband is going to Uni of Edinburgh in January for his PhD. CAS was issued. Visa granted already. If you would like to link up with him, shoot me a msg

yusfaith78:
Hello Everyone,
I am filling a tier 4 dependant application form online but I noticed there’s no place to upload my documents or is it after payment I will be able to upload? Please assist

Yes. After visa and IHS payments

Dave233:
Someone should please recommend a good hotel close to MMIA.

Royal Jatoz at Ajao Estate. 10mins drive
Stop Over Motel less than 10 mins drive

Gideonaigbe:
all my documents where in a4 size including my pictures..... I photocopied all documents to ease their work but went with the originals so they see it ,all were black and white except the pictures.
I even went as far as getting police report,recommendation letter from d king in my village, also from my school.

You didn't go to play my brother . Well done

LaaJiblik:
Did you say your hubby was going to UCL?

Yes.

Anyone going to Coventry? In Coventry looking for accommodation? Hubby's friend has spare room in 3 bedroom to rent to a Nigerian Student. Let me know ASAP

Anyone going to Coventry? In Coventry looking for accommodation? Hubby's friend has spare room in 3 bedroom to rent to a Nigerian Student. Let me know ASAP

justwise:
Be careful else you will regret it. No responsible parents leave kids with complete strangers not even in the UK.

Think carefully before contacting him

Ha! Exactly what my husband said.. He said he's not interested o. Thanks my brother.

Screenshot of Emirates WhatsApp message @humblemoi

humblemoi:
The 25k paid was it because his bags were weighing over the limit of 23kg or for a separate bag of 23kg?

One bag weighed 23.kg and the other 32.6kg as there is provision to expand one bag to 32kg for $75 or so.
If we were to pay for extra bag of 23kg, it would have been 56k or there about.

So... Dropped off hubby at the airport this evening on his way to Coventry via Birmingham with Emirates.. He took grounded egusi, ogbono, garri, beans, stock fish, dry fish, knorr cubes, grounded dry pepper, sardines etc.. We paid 25k for excess luggage sha. But it's worth it
Thanks to all the guys and babes who make this thread tick..

mimilyrics:
It takes 6 weeks. If you don't get it in 6 weeks, you should send them a mail.

I must commend you Mimi.. God bless you!

Thanks MiMi. You've been of great help

mimilyrics:
From non-EU countries the following items are banned:

all meat and meat products
all milk and dairy products
potatoes

From non-EU countries the following items are restricted:

fruit and vegetables - no more than 2kg total weight combined per person travelling bivalves (live), egg products, eggs and honey
fish, bivalves (dead) and fish/fishery products - no more than 20kg total weight (fish must be gutted if fresh, or processed, ie cooked, cured, dried or smoked) 2kg total weight combined per person - certain fruits and vegetables
The rules apply to any products carried in your personal luggage or sent by post (including those ordered online) and even if they’re for yourself, bought in a shop (including at an airport), home-grown/made or vacuum packed.

Hi guys,
Pls am trying to pack foodstuff for hubby to travel with. He's going to UCL. I want to know if there's any food that is a no no. I know abt meat, chicken related food. Anything else?
I've packed grounded egusi, ogbono , crayfish, stock fish, dry fish, dry ukazi (afang) heard he can use with spinach to make soup.. Guy can cook for Africa
So pls anything I can add will be grateful
Thanks
@justwise @mimilyrics and other gurus

MaEssien:
Not necessarily, hubby was interviewed on the 11th of July in Abuja (standard) and he just received email this afternoon 1st Aug. that his passport is with Courier. Exactly 15 days.. We hope for good news

Hubby passport received on Monday 6th and entry to the UK approved for btw 24th Aug to 24th Sept. He's to pick up his Visa at his school's Immigration Dept. Thank God we took a leap of faith and booked Emirates @ N192,000 to Birmingham on the 18th of Sept.

Best of luck to all those waiting
Thanks to all the guys and babies who make this group educative

Scottiemi:
Congratulations, my visa type was standard not priority so I guess I have to wait for a longer period

Not necessarily, hubby was interviewed on the 11th of July in Abuja (standard) and he just received email this afternoon 1st Aug. that his passport is with Courier. Exactly 15 days.. We hope for good news

Ameera2018:
Hi Everyone,
My Tier 4 visa has just been issued...it took exactly 5 working days with priority and i have received my passport back via courier. Wishing everyone success.

Congratulations! My hubby is expecting too. Also did his interview in Abuja. Best of luck to you

justwise:
Coventry, Luton, Bedford, Watford are within 1.50mins to London depending on transport means..for example train from Luton to London is about 20-25mins while coach is about 1.50mins and you can get one bedroom shared house for £350-400 a month depending on the condition of the house..e.g how many people sharing the flat, bills inclusive or not, distance to city center, furnished or unfurnished.

Living that far from London is not actually economically sensible considering the cost of transport and time of travel

Exactly my thought at the bolded..
Thanks for your advice

RalphJean:
I hope your husband is aware that his tier4 visa allows him to only work 20 hours per week, max.
Unless if he wants to break the law , which is not advisable.

He knows. Thanks

Thanks so much

modash:
Coventry is a little less than 2 hours by train and you can get a room with shared bathroom for 350 including bills

fizzile:
I schooled in Coventry. There are many jobs available in Coventry. Coventry is about 2hrs30mins by coach and about 1hr or so by train. It depends on how his lectures are. As for jobs, he can comfortably get jobs in Coventry

Thank you so much

Thank you Mami!

Aphrodite007:
@fizzile I support this response. Can Coventry is a lovely place and you can get lots of student jobs (care jobs) there. But it’s far from London in my opinion because I’m lazy (anything more than 30mins away by train is far).

Congrats and welcome to the UK

Thanks for the quick response..
He is looking at accommodation not above £350, bills inclusive.. And yes a shared flat..
His studies from Oct to Dec is twice weekly. One has to be in class and the other can be online, I guess that's why the friend suggested Coventry..
Can you pls suggest areas he can look through if Coventry is far to London. And also work


If by UCL you mean University College London then Coventry is NOT close to London.

“Cheap” accommodation is relative. What is Cheap for a Tertfund scholar may be expensive for a PTDF scholar...etc

Type of accommodation required matters too.
Is your hubby looking for a room in a shared flat? Or he wants a flat?

But on a general note, the closer to central London (zones 1 and 2), the more expensive accommodation is.

If you provide more details, you will receive better advice.[/quote]

Hello House,
Am an ardent follower of this thread and kudos to all the guys and babes who take time out to answer questions daily. God bless
My hubby just got admission for Masters at UCL. Tetfund Scholarship. Pls I would like to know towns closet to London he can look for cheap accommodation.. A friend suggested Coventry. But we still want to check other places. And also where most opportunities are as per work.
Thanks
Cc:
Justwise
OlowoB
LaaJiblik
Aphrodite007