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Gentlesoul3268:
It's occurred to me and my wife when we scan our vaccination card, it's from their site we had our first dose of moderna on 30th when the scan shows our information it's was on the 31th it shows on our first dose but the second dose is correct . But other informations like name and vaccination card no is correct.


Some raised the issued on here sometime 2 month ago that prompted me to scan ours.

Please what did you do. The date for both the 1st and second dose is showing as same date on the website when scanned. The whole family has missed their flight now. Well God knows best.

Brenda37:
Also how did they check? Was it on the NPHCDA site after they scanned the barcode or on the Vaccine card?

@ Brenda. Its on the website

Please what can one do if the date of 2nd dose of covid vaccine is incorrect. They won't let my sis leave the airport due to this error. Please it's urgent..thanks

Nchabuomo:
Not true. They're flying from Lagos

Thank you so much ..This is helpful

Hello house. Please does anyone know if Royal air maroc is currently flying to UK from Nigeria? I was able to book a flight for my parents on expedia.co.uk. However, someone just told my dad that the Airline is not currently flying from Nigeria. I'm a bit confused now. How come I was able to book it when they are not operating? Anyone with any info Thank you.

Irenenwaka:
Narpheesarh i am so happy for you... when i saw your post, the joy in my heart was as if they were my parents�.
My mum has been refused twice , and now i am pregnant and due in april i am about to make another shot (this time with my hubby and i fully sponsoring her). I hope all goes well for me�. When you were filling the form by the way, since your parents were fully sponsored by u nd hubby what did u put in for the part that inquires on how much they will be spending?

Thanks dear. I put £1200 in that part where they asked how much are you personally planning to spend on the trip. But when they asked is anyone paying towards your visit, I put yes and put my husband's name and then put the whole £1200 as the amount he will contribute. I hope you understand what I mean? Let me know if you require any more help. My parents have been denied once as well. By God's grace they will get it this time.

narpheesarh:
Hello House.please I'm here again. Thanks to those that take their time to answer all questions. I submitted my mum's 6 months visit visa application last week. Her passport is due to expire in May, please is that an automatic refusal. I checked visit visa requirements on gov website and it only stated that you need a passport with validity for your travel dates, hence why I used the passport like that. A friend is telling me now they may not grant her the visa because 6 months will fall after the expiry date of the passport. Please will this truly be an issue. My plan is for her to renew the passport before she comes here and hold both passports.

Hello House. My mum got her six months validity visit visa today despite using a passport due to expire in May. Many thanks to everyone who answered one question or the other regarding my parents application. Dad's passport is yet to be delivered by DHL. Hopefully tomorrow.

Documents submitted
Dad's letter of retirement
Proof of business reg for both of them
Bank statements
Cover letter stating their employment status and why they are visiting (our reason was to come and see our daughter whom they haven't seen since her birth)
Children birth certificate (All my siblings)
Picture of them and us together

From our part
Hubby's bank statement/payslip
Proof of accommodation
Letter of invitation stating we will fully sponsor
Resident permits
Our child's birth certificate

aopecy:
I later saw the email for decision making it was sent on 21th ,the problem was with the email cos it was not loading new email.... so if you don't get email from then and your document is been sent back.. probably your visa might be approved. please update once you get your documents thanks

I see. Thanks. I will definitely update once the document arrives. Can somebody collect and sign the DHL package on the applicant's behalf? Anyone knows?

aopecy:
hello house
please I got a refuser email but they state I work for ministry of defense, and that was not what was fill in my application form I work with Hawaii company, so I guess they have misinterpreted my application please house what can I do

Hello aopecy. Sorry about that, hopefully it will be overturned. I could remember you mentioned yesterday that you didn't get a decision email. Do you mean the refusal email was sent after you have been told to collect your passport by DHL? I have not gotten any decision email as well but DHL will deliver passport on Monday. Many thanks in advance for your response.

aopecy:
hello house
pls is it possible not to receive decision email from TLS and yet was told to come receive my documents at DHL cos I paid for courier.
thanks I await reply

Same thing happened with my parents. But I just received another email that it's been sent via DHL

I just received an email from TLS that my parents passport are ready for collection. It's just the 8th working day. I'm so scared to be honest. We didn't even get a call from UKVI to confirm we are sponsoring them which they did for my mother in law. Hope this is not a bad sign o. Humm

narpheesarh:
Thank you. Fingers crossed. Hopefully they send an email to provide a new passport rather than outright denial.

This is what I saw ( in the image) that made me use the passport. I pray they won't refuse her. Anyway, Fingers crossed

narpheesarh:
Thank you. Fingers crossed. Hopefully they send an email to provide a new passport rather than outright denial.

@spiceeamiee. Please were you later denied due to the passport issue or another issue entirely?

spiceeamiee:
she may be sent an email to provide a new passport. Her passport with them would be returned and after she renews, she would submit both passports (this happened to me in 2014 when I had a defaced passport. They sent me an email to do new passport and submit both old and new passport. The application was still denied sha OR she may be denied out rightly. The rule is to have 6months validity on your passport, not valdity of your passport to your travel dates.

Thank you. Fingers crossed. Hopefully they send an email to provide a new passport rather than outright denial.

hoppa:
You need a new passport. You do not have to stay in the hotel and make sure the hotel you are booking is confirmed.

You can call the hotel directly to find out the status of the your hotel reservation .

Please what happens if he or she uses the passport as it is?

narpheesarh:
Hello House.please I'm here again. Thanks to those that take their time to answer all questions. I submitted my mum's 6 months visit visa application last week. Her passport is due to expire in May, please is that an automatic refusal. I checked visit visa requirements on gov website and it only stated that you need a passport with validity for your travel dates, hence why I used the passport like that. A friend is telling me now they may not grant her the visa because 6 months will fall after the expiry date of the passport. Please will this truly be an issue. My plan is for her to renew the passport before she comes here and hold both passports.

Please any idea about this

Hello House.please I'm here again. Thanks to those that take their time to answer all questions. I submitted my mum's 6 months visit visa application last week. Her passport is due to expire in May, please is that an automatic refusal. I checked visit visa requirements on gov website and it only stated that you need a passport with validity for your travel dates, hence why I used the passport like that. A friend is telling me now they may not grant her the visa because 6 months will fall after the expiry date of the passport. Please will this truly be an issue. My plan is for her to renew the passport before she comes here and hold both passports.

giselle237:
Yes

Thanks

Hello everyone. A friend wants to know if it's possible to renew a UK visit visa for her mum while the current one is valid. The current one will expire ending of May. She is due to have her baby in early June and wants her mum to be there. Can she apply for a 2 years visit visa for her in early May just before the current one expires? Many thanks.

Preshy2004:
They will give you a dhl slip on the biometric day

Thanks

giselle237:
They cam give the address on biometrics date. Let them not forget to remind them at the counter too, the tls official will see it though on his/her PC

Thanks

Please house. I paid for return courier service while booking an appointment for my parents, but couldn't see any option for delivery address on TLS website. Will they need to give them the delivery address when they attend the biometrics or what? Thanks

monfizzy:
Please does anyone knows if British airways require a Covid test if you’re flying to the UK from Nigeria (Abuja)?

A friend flew from Lagos yesterday through British airways and she didn't require one.

Sego12345:
Not at all. Since he his attaching an evidence of retirement and hope he have documents to show strong ties like properties etc

Yes. He has documents to show he has strong ties. Many thanks

Sego12345:
To avoid long story which may sound complicating to the ECO, he should attach an evidence of retirement and also documents to show strong ties to Nigeria.

Since your husband will be sponsoring he can attach statement of account, evidence of citizenship, house document in the uk and other relevant document.

Most importantly proof of relationship to you, family pics etc

Thank you Sego12345. We will be attaching all that. My fear is, I hope it won't be an issue if he doesn't submit his bank statement since he has not started receiving pension. I hope the ECO will not consider his personal financial circumstance.

Thanks

narpheesarh:
Dear Gurus. Thanks to those that have responded. I really appreciate. Lastly I want to confirm again if their bank statements are necessary or not, since my husband will fully sponsor.
My dad retired in August, 2020 but they have not determined how much pension he will receive nor have they paid any to him yet.if he is to submit a bank statement, what statement will he submit. N.B. he runs like a small private estate management business, has block industry where he gets some income, and recently opened a hostel he built where he gets yearly rental payment. However i'm sure the in flow in his savings account will be irregular, as he doesn't have a separate account for all these businesses he does.
Secondly, when filling the employment status section. Should he fill self employed or retired?

Dear House please I'm still expecting a response on this. My husband will fully sponsor his trip. If it is necessary for my dad to include his bank statement, (considering that he has not received any pension yet), can he still submit his salary account statement, or should he include his savings account with irregular funds? May God bless you all for the good work

narpheesarh:
Dear Gurus in the house. My husband plan to invite my parents and sponsor the trip including flights. They will also be staying with us at our house when they arrive. My dad is retired but now runs a business. My mum also run her own small business. Will both of them be required to submit their bank statements since it's my husband sponsorsing the trip. Their bank statements will likely have irregular funds due to business, and I'm afraid it may affect their application. Could you please advice. Many thanks

Dear Gurus. Thanks to those that have responded. I really appreciate. Lastly I want to confirm again if their bank statements are necessary or not, since my husband will fully sponsor.
My dad retired in August, 2020 but they have not determined how much pension he will receive nor have they paid any to him yet.if he is to submit a bank statement, what statement will he submit. N.B. he runs like a small private estate management business, has block industry where he gets some income, and recently opened a hostel he built where he gets yearly rental payment. However i'm sure the in flow in his savings account will be irregular, as he doesn't have a separate account for all these businesses he does.
Secondly, when filling the employment status section. Should he fill self employed or retired?

Marytee2:
My mum is also retired. I have applied for visa for her twice, both granted.
The person who will sponsor between you and hubby should not matter, as long as the person has a valid leave in the UK and you can prove your relationship with them.
In the letter of invitation, your husband to explain that he will sponsor flight and everything. With this, they might not really consider their statements.
Either your hubby alone or both of you submit your Statement, it doesn’t matter. Just make sure the statement you will submit is robust enough to cover their expenses.
If your parents have monthly pension coming into their accounts, it might worth printing out and submit.
You must be able to show evidence of their tie to home. You can attach copies of their properties in Nigeria.
Keep your application simple and uncomplicated. Show your relationship to them via your birth certificate and marriage certificate.

That’s my personal experience and has worked for me.
Amount that you will quote for total trip should be in moderation.
Cheers.

Thank you for your time and response. God bless

Irenenwaka:
Hello Narpheesarh, while we await the gurus in the house let me chip in my little input.

Firstly we have been advised over and over again not to ever include business statement of accounts in visit visa application, cause like we already know no business statement of account has consistent earnings. This reduces the chances of success drastically.....so just dont include the business financial statement of both of your parents.

Secondly.... if its not an urgent visit then i will suggest they pay themselves salary from thier business account to a personal account for about 6 months.

Thirdly.... if its an urgernt visit, i will suggest you dont include thier statement of accounts at all. just include your husbands statement since he is fully sponsoring them....... please note, i am not very sure about this option. i dont about thier chances of success without their SOA, although i think i met an individual on here who claimed to have gotten a visit visa without submitting her SOA becuase she was fully sponsored. like i said i cant verify this , but other gurus can add to this.

finally, i am in your situation as well. i want to invite my mum, she does a business as well but will be fully sponsored by my husband and i .... i will be approaching her application in february 2021 with the second option/point i stated (she satrted the salary thingy around september)........kindly note that, my mum has been refused visit visa twice for my wedding (on both occassions she included her business SOA) , so i have learnt enough lessons loool. you can click on my profile to view my previous posts, both refusal letters were posted. i think you wud learn from it. thnks

Thank you so much Irene. Please other gurus in the house can you please say something on this. May God bless you all.

Dear Gurus in the house. My husband plan to invite my parents and sponsor the trip including flights. They will also be staying with us at our house when they arrive. My dad is retired but now runs a business. My mum also run her own small business. Will both of them be required to submit their bank statements since it's my husband sponsorsing the trip. Their bank statements will likely have irregular funds due to business, and I'm afraid it may affect their application. Could you please advice. Many thanks

justwise:
Rather than moving money around he can submit both accounts and draw the budget from them.

Since you and your hubby will be taking care of accommodation you should mention that in the IV, they only have to budget for the flight ticket.

Thank you Justwise

Hello Gurus in the house. Im a student in the UK. My dad and mum wants to come over to visit me for a week. My dad works with the government and earns 400k a month. He has other investments like private business which he gets income from as well. My mum is into a large scale business which is registered. However, not to complicate issues since they have been denied once, i want my dad to be the sponsor. He does not really run his salary account apart from receiving salary and spending it. So it has a low balance. He has another account where he receives money from his other investments, which he runs and with enough money in it. Can he send money enough for their travel from this other account into his salary account and explain to the ECO he transffered it from his savings account into his salary account for the purpose of their travel?
Secondly, myself and my husband plan to book an hotel for them and cater for their feeding, can this be deducted from their expenses when filling the application? Thank you