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Do you have joint bills or bank accounts? Do you have a tenancy agreement/payments in your joint names? Evidence of living at the same address is also required ie. Same address on your driver's licence, voter's card, bank statements, correspondence from your doctor etc. These should ideally cover the last 2 years, if possible.

The above documents in addition to other documents that can prove that you have a genuine and subsisting relationship in addition to a cover letter explaining the background of and circumstances surrounding your relationship to enable the ECO make a favorable decision.

Note that getting a visa via this route is at the discretion of the ECO and is dependent on how well you are able to prove that your relationship is genuine and not as a means to bypass the immigration rules

Towotowo:
Good day everyone

Pls i would love to know if my fiance and apply for a dependent visa as we have been staying together for more than 2 years. I would love to know if its possible and the documents that will be required for the application

Thanks

1. Yes, you can but for your sister, you will need your parents' death certificates, her birth certificate (with your parents listed as hers and as a link to the death certificates), your birth certificate (to show that you've got same parents), a court document showing that you have parental responsibility for your sister and evidence that you've been the sole person taking care of her ie. Tuition fee payments, letter from her school/doctor stating her residential address is same as yours and that you're the parent figure on file for her.
If you can adopt her, you wouldn't need the above but it's a lengthy and stressful process in Nigeria.
You will need your son's birth certificate in addition to the consent letter from his father. You'll also need proof of funds for both of them up to a maximum of 9 months and their passports.

2. I think it's possible since you've got some experience in the health sector. You'll need to have a certain number of hours in the field depending on what course you're looking at but some will require you to have done some science-related courses. Check the website of schools that match your criteria for their entry requirements.

3. Yes, you're allowed but if you're looking at meeting the long residence requirements which is usually 10 years, there's a limit to the time that you can spend outside the UK.
If you get a T2 sponsorship at the end of your course (which effectively puts you on the 5-year route), the time spent in/out of the UK while on the student visa doesn't matter.

4. Depends on the intake you're looking at. Some apply as long as a year before the course to up to a month before to give you time for your visa processing.

Menab:
Good evening everyone. Thanks to everyone making this platform great.. I want to apply for masters in the UK around September or November next year that is if there are schools that have November intake. I am a single mum to a 7 yrs old boy and I also have a sister of 15yrs staying with me for 3 years now (our parents are late). My son's father and I are in good terms hence if consent letter is needed he can be provide it my questions are,

1. Can I bring my son and sister as dependant kids with me to the UK? If yes, what documents do I need to provide. I am asking because I want to start preparing for everything on time.

2. I have a Bsc in Mass communication but trained as an auxiliary nurse. Is it possible to do Msc in health related course? I understand in the USA and Canada, there is what is called accelerated nursing but I don't know about the UK. I am trying to switch because I now run a Surrogacy agency and doing a health related course will be helpful for my business.

3, am I allowed to travel out of the UK during my Msc program? Like during breaks? I am asking because of my business

4, when is the best time to start the admission process.. please note that I don't intend to apply for Visa till at most a month to resumption because of POF issue.

Your inputs will be greatly appreciated.

No, that was a typo, the A&E in brackets was supposed to go elsewhere.
Clarification: Appointments are for GP and general hospital visits/health checks which is why I said except it's an emergency because it's not needed for A&E which are for emergencies. The distinction was for the OP not to confuse a general hospital visit with a trip to A&E.
For those not in emergency situations but with pre-existing conditions like the OP, there's a provision for them to get hospital/GP appointments/referrals and help on e-consult.

LagosismyHome:
You need appointment for A&E??.....

You will have to call or fill a pre-appointment form depending on what your condition is. The online form will ask you about your general health and any Covid-19 like symptom after which you'll be contacted by the appropriate health professional.
Except it is an emergency, you shouldn't go to a GP or hospital without an appointment especially when you're supposed to be isolating.
For emergencies, go to A&E but if you have any covid-like symptoms and you're able to call ahead, pls inform them of this.
As per GP registration concerns, you can pre-register online with a GP in your postcode while in isolation but for the full registration after isolation, you'll need your passport/BRP to prove your ID and a proof of address (you can use your tenancy agreement for this if you have one or get a letter from your school to confirm this).

Samgalaxy:
Please for someone with a medical condition needing to see a nurse as soon as he arrives Uk, what are the procedures of accessing Uk health care especially during isolation period?

Yes, it does. It covers all your medical treatments and consultations except for prescriptions (except family planning meds), dental and eye checks.

Samgalaxy:
I haven't informed the school yet. I will do that before leaving Nigeria. Please does the NHS cover things like wound dressings?

You shouldn't bother about these things as they are easily obtainable here. Haven't seen bournvita in a long while but milo is aplenty, you can get in African stores and some grocery stores like Iceland and Tesco at around £3.50.
If you don't mind substituting, you can try Morrisons 400g hot chocolate which gives Cadbury chocolate (400g for about £3) a run for its money even though it's cheaper at 95p. You can also try Stockwell chocolate from Tesco (375g at 88p) which is good but not quite as good as the Morrisons and Cadbury chocolate.
Don't waste your luggage space biko.

Iwonder:
What about beverages like milo or Bournvita?can I come with them

I'm not sure as I haven't tried travelling with it across borders and it isn't explicitly mentioned in the guide even though it makes references to plant based products.

happiezikpe:
Thank you so much......but it is not prohibited. I mean the vegetable oil.

No, you can't bring in milk from outside the EU and Switzerland as the only dairy products allowed are powdered infant milk, infant food, and special foods needed for medical reasons.
I don't think you should stress with vegetable oil as this can spill; a 5-litres bottle of vegetable/sunflower oil is about £3.50 - £4.00 at Iceland, Morrisons and most other stores.

happiezikpe:
Hello everyone. Random question here but I would appreciate help. Please can one bring in powdered milk into the uk? I know palm oil is not allowed, what of vegetable oil. Thank you

Yes, you have to. Since you have some amount covered by the scholarship, you will only need to submit the scholarship letter showing this along with your bank statement showing the balance which isn't covered by the scholarship.

TheLasyBuddha:
So, this means my partner and I would have to prove that we both have £15,327?

That is, partner £1023 × 9 months= £9207
Me £680 × 9 months = £6120

Totalling £15,327.

Yes, the application will be denied if the funds are less than what you require.
The student visa requirement is different from visit visa requirements, it's not concerned with activity or inflow into an account.
The money required has to be in the account for at least 28 days before an application is submitted online and if this rule is not met, it's an auto refusal.

TheLasyBuddha:
What if the fund isn't up to the required amount but there is a sustainable flow of money into the account, does it mean I may be denied?

The scholarship funds are insufficient. The student, your girlfriend, has to show £1,023 monthly * 9 months for maintenance (excluding fees which should already be covered by the scholarship) while you as the dependant, will need to show £680 monthly * 9 months. You'll have to support the scholarship letter with your bank statement showing the cost deficit for at least 28 days prior to your application.

Also, for you to apply as her dependant, you will need to provide variety of documents to prove that you've lived together and that you've been in a genuine relationship for the last 2 years. This usually includes and isn't limited to, joint account statement, joint utility bills, account statements showing that your addresses are the same, driver's licence showing both of you as living at the same address, evidence of things you've paid for together, and joint tenancy agreement amongst other documents.
A cover letter detailing how you met and your relationship specifics is also advised to enable the ECO understand the relationship in relation to your application. Each case using this approach will be treated on a case by case basis.

In my opinion, you'll be better off joining her as a married partner as proving that you've been in a genuine relationship (in this context) in a country like Nigeria is usually difficult because it's not commonplace for partners to pay jointly for bills, rent and the likes. This makes it difficult to get the required documents to prove this.

Is there any reason why you aren't committed enough to marry her but committed enough to travel with her? Are you making the application in order to circumvent the student visa rules after you arrive the UK? Sorry if these questions seem intrusive but these are some of the likely questions that will likely occur to the ECO seeing as there's a large pool of Nigerian applicants and in most cases, this kind of situation isn't the norm among Nigerian visa applicants.

TheLasyBuddha:
I do have a question:

My girlfriend and I have been planning on leaving for the UK in September. She's applied for a PhD scholarship and if she gets it, we may have to move to the UK for her studies.
This scholarship value covers for dependents, of which they are entitled to about £240 per month for 9 months and about £1100 per month for the recipient. Will these amounts be enough to show during our Tier 4 application we're capable of taking care of our living cost during our stay?

I hope to take up a social care job to augment our allowance until I look for a job. I'm a trained social worker.


TIA.

Big hug for you. It will definitely get better. I understand how you feel because I was there 2ce in the last 2 months. Couldn't hug, cuddle, kiss or even touch same things without wiping.
First, when my mum, hubby and I took ill (we eventually tested positive for covid with the exception of my lil one), we had to keep reminding my lil one not to come close to us or hug us or any of the normal things she did.
Second, when someone in her class bubble tested positive and she had to stay home. She ended up missing school for a total of about 5 weeks this term.

wallg123:
Would things ever get back to normal ?... I’m really feeling sad..... can’t even hug my daughter properly or kiss her goodnight as usual or even allow her give her baby brother kisses and cuddles, just because she came into contact with a child that’s tested positive for COVID-19 in her nursery school .....

I feel like I’m about having a mental breakdown but can’t allow my wife see me like this ....

If to say I dey smoke I for done go find better Egbo smoke

Points Based System. For more explanation, visit https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Points-based_immigration_system

Islamiat01:
Please what’s PBS?

Yes, that's it.

DisGuy:
Oh Twin Palace opposite Marriott!

No. It's an affordable Chinese all you can eat restaurant. Needed to host a group of 20 and WhiteHart's offerings were not it at the time so I switched.

DisGuy:
Nigerian/African restaurant?

Thank you. It's Airtel. Will check if they have this option so I can subscribe to it, their self service portal is misbehaving at the moment.

Braket:
You know you can opt-in for keep my number? You pay a certain fee yearly to keep the number. I know mtn does this.

You either wait or contact UKVI here: https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk

Miide2:
mimi i’m still awaiting collection mail

what can i do
it’s taking too long

The rejection mail doesn't always arrive before pick up mail, it sometimes comes days after the applicant has picked up his/her passport.

legendarycrypto:
Note if u get a decision mail,what u should expect is pick up mail. If ur visa is rejected, u will get a rejection mail after a decision mail...

Okay. I'll definitely check them out once the restrictions are eased because I still need my Naija number, can't lose it now after the stress of loading it and using it for a call every 3-6 months.

dustydee:
I tried registring early this year as there was a centre on Fleet Street, near my office but they said they had been asked to waiting for further directive before starting. I do not know if they have started now.

Oh! I forgot about the whiteHart restaurant opposite the post office, i remember ditching them when i got a better offer from Twin Towers in Bexleyheath due to the limited offerings at a high cost at the time. I only remembered K's Spice because I've eaten there before. Will definitely try them out when I can.
Edit: Twin palace, not Twin towers.

DisGuy:
At least two..... the grilled croaker fish from that white restaurant is the ishhh

Not sure but I'm guessing it's offline except they can use previous details registered for BVN, passport etc.. I just attached a screenshot of the licenced registration partners to my previous post. Info is also available here: https://www3.nimc.gov.ng/diaspora/

LagosismyHome:
Thanks... where do you register?, online or Nigerian embassy or an office

Cost about $50 to register in countries outside Africa.

LagosismyHome:
Yes the bold changes was in the news ...... not sure what the plan are for diaspora

Little one as in child.

iCode2:
Just to be sure I'm not mistaking, what's the meaning of LO? Little one?

I understand. We can only hope that life gets back to normal soon so kids get back to being kids and ensuring that we get our lives back.

Mimzyy:
The year has just been so tough. I was just hoping she could have a bit of fun for a change. I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry though.

Erith is actually a nice place to live in and aside from being able to order on uber eats, it also has a fair number of African stores (body care, hair care and raw foods) at the town centre, only two Naija restaurant that I know of (K's Spice and WhiteHart) there though.

LagosismyHome:
I hear you racism dey.. they spoke about the guards but you were all one race in that event .... If you ask all races they too have their experience. It also possible that the guard in that particular store is racist no doubt.... highly possible . Racism does exist worldwide... FACT ..... But what you cant control, as you said you jejely pay, do you and waka pass.

Curtain: not to paint all oyibo with the same brush but a lot quietly no they mind them business. Them like story pass anything be it at home or in the work place. Anything you dont want repeated you zip it. You tell one you told all... na story them dey find ....na them way

London is better in terms of multicultural but e get e own wahala too when it comes to raising children. Been in city , children no dey like to stay house and then it open to stories that touch in terms of stabbing innocently or been part of it..... each place gets its + or - .

Truly, there nothing like been with your kind that why you see some areas been predominantly Black or Asian or Eastern European. Them people just flock to be around each other. I get that .... I missed that I never had the experience of been on a team with a black colleague, it use to make me miss home especially when I just came because I dey quick tire for oyibo gist and banter but that too get it's own downside.... work plenty with our people... storyand wahala up and down... Stay in an area highly populated with our Naija people ... you self will see story still dey. .... + and -

I went to see a friend in Erith last weekend she said she didnt have food at house but there are naija food to order on uber eat. That was so nice and strange at the same time...lol. naija food to order easily was a strange music to my ears. How nice is that .... some of the perks if you stay were your people dey .

Hopefully you move and get a better experience....

You had mind o Went the last year with my LO but I didn't even bother making plans for this year to avoid stories that touch even though my LO was hoping that I would change my mind.
And now I can't have family over because we are in tier 4.

Mimzyy:
Choi. I was looking forward to taking my LO to this event . This year just get as e be.

Only the money you require must be untouched, any excess above that can be transacted (debited or credited). For example, if you need N10m and you have about N10m or more in your account, you can carry out other transactions but the money in your account must not fall below N10m at any point during your 28-day count.

Kcivskod:
Hello guys I need clarification on this
About the statement of account, we have been running the account in which money has been coming in and out. Is it true the money is meant to be untouchable for 28days? Like no debit alert that it's just meant 2 be credit alert?

I don't have a ready list but I know that for Anglia Ruskin University and University of Kent, if you get your personal statement right, you can secure admission with a 3rd class.
Same with some schools that require a minimum of 2:2.
You just have to be able to sell your skills and suitability on your application and personal statement.

YEAEMEDIA:
Please I will appreciate name of schools that accept 3rd class

I'm glad to be of help.

justwise:
Noted.

Thanks for taking timeout to write this

Thank you.

LagosismyHome:
Welldone for all the time and effort

Some schools will accept your for Masters (depending on the course) if you can prove that your professional, volunteer and life experiences will make you a suitable candidate for a course.

YEAEMEDIA:
Please I need advice boss in the house

I graduated with 3rd class Biochemistry, I now wanted to leave the country as I just gt one help, now I wanted to go for another degree in UK but still thinking if there is anything I can do with my first degree Instead of starting afresh.

Please help me on what to do?

Here goes Justwise. I'll update as necessary.

Under the new student visa rules, you can apply for your visa at most, 6 months before your course start date but you can only travel at most, 1 month before your course start date.

Requirements for student visa Application link: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/apply

1. Your passport.

2. CAS statement (this includes your CAS number and sponsor details). You don't need to upload this as it is an electronic document that the ECO has access to, just filling the information on your application is ok.

3. Academic evidence and documents detailed on CAS.

4. TB test result (from IOM only). See booking details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria

5. Outstanding tuition fees.

6. Maintenance requirements:
a. £1,334 monthly (for up to 9 mo ths) for within London (this includes schools in the Greater London area and all the London boroughs). This means that you need to show £1,334 * 9 for your maintenance.
b. £1,023 monthly (for up to 9 months) for outside London. This means that you need to show £1,023*9 for your maintenance.

7. Finance evidence:

a. Your bank statement or your parents bank statement to show your funds (tuition fees + maintenance).
The money must be be kept in the account for 28 days before application; the end of the 28 days must not be older than 31 days before your application.

The only family members that can sponsor you (give you their account statement to use) are your parents or legal guardian.
If using your parents' account(s), you need your birth certificate which has your parents' name as your parents to prove your relationship to them.

If using your guardian's statement, you need to include court document appointing the person as your guardian. This guardian must have been appointed by the court when you were below 18 years.

b. You can also submit a sponsorship letter (see sample here: https://docs.gre.ac.uk/rep/sas/example-sponsorship-letter ) if you're sponsored by
i. Her Majesty’s (UK) Government
ii. The applicant’s home (Nigerian, in this case) government
iii. the British Council
iv. an international organisation eg. UNICEF, UN, WHO etc.
v. an international company (a company that operates in 2 or more countries)
vii. a university (eg. The university where you will be studying).
viii. a UK independent school.

c. Loan letter if you are in receipt of an educational loan. The loan must be in your name. See link for details: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-evidence-for-student-and-child-student-route-applicants

8. Consent letter: You'll also need a letter from your parent(s) or guardian that states that they consent to you using the funds in the account for which evidence has been submitted. This is only applicable if using their bank statements. See sample here: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.westminster.ac.uk/sites/default/public-files/general-documents/Example%2520of%2520parent%2520consent%2520letter.doc&ved=2ahUKEwjVuYnvs9rtAhX7UxUIHR04C3cQFjALegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw23ibrOLrlQod4FOobTdsJp

9. ATAS certificate, if your course requires it.

10. Consent letter: Under 18s will also need a consent letter from both parents or their guardian consenting to their visa application, their living arrangements in the UK and their travel to the UK. See example here (edit as required): http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=29499

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/immigration/tier-4-application/supporting-documents#consent

FOR DEPENDANTS
a. Spouses only: Marriage certificate.

b. Spouses and Children: Maintenance evidence: Bank statement showing £845 monthly * 9 months for within London or £680 monthly * 9 months for outside London. This must be in the account for at least 28 days; the end of the 28 days must not be older than 31 days before your application.

For dependant spouses, the money can be in your account or your partner's account.

For dependant children, the money can be in either parent's account.

c. Spouses and children: TB test certificate (From IOM only)

d. Your children only: Child(ren)'s birth certificate showing you as their parent.

e. Spouse or parent's Biometric Residence Permit if they are already in the UK, their vignette /GWF number if they have gotten their vignette but are still in Nigeria or if they are awaiting their application decision.

f. For spouses, you can include pictures of you and your spouse to prove that your marriage is genuine and subsisting or communication evidence (if you have lived apart prior to your application especially in cases where the spouse has travelled to the UK already).

g. For children only: consent letter signed by both parents or legal guardian. See sample here (edit as required): http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=29499

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/immigration/tier-4-application/supporting-documents#consent

h. Your passport.

i. IHS payment. No need to upload your IHS receipt as the payment is automatically linked to the application for which it was made.

Partner application link: https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/country-nationality/pbs_dependant_partner_out_uk?_ga=2.266335631.125829891.1608378020-1159481724.1592400843

Child dependant application link: https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/country-nationality/pbs_dependant_child_out_uk?_ga=2.27768124.125829891.1608378020-1159481724.1592400843

COSTS.
1. Visa fee: £348 . For further info, check on costs and requirements check https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

2. TB test fee: currently N57,800. Check for booking, cost, and updated information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria

3. IHS cost: Currently £470 for each year of your course plus £235 for the extra 4-6 months granted in addition to the duration of your course.
Calculate how much your IHS will cost here: https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type

4. Optional processing service fees. Check here for more info: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/2020
a. Priority: £220 (application processed, ideally, within 5 working days)
b. Super priority: £956 (application processed, ideally, within 24 hours)
c. For other value added services, check
https://pos.tlscontact.com/abv_en/added-value-services

NOTE: For single parents who want to travel with their under-18 child(ren) but not with the child(ren)'s other parent, you will need a death certificate, sole custody order or any other legal document that shows that the child(ren)'s other parent isn't in the picture anymore.

justwise:
@All

This part is too long now and a new part is due but before i do that i want someone here to...

1. suggest useful links/materials that needs to be added in the front page

2. The new student rule..can somebody outline the new rules?

3 Other ideas that will be helpful

Thank you.