Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Newbiein2016: 8:30pm On Dec 03, 2022 |
Yes. It was extended to cover 48months so even if your last visa expired around Dec 2018, you should be eligible. However do note that you must have paid your visa fees by May 2022 to enjoy the interview waiver service. A few people have opined that they were able to get dates and confirmation even with MRV receipts made after this time so feel free to confirm this when you're scheduling your date. bomly: Hello friends,
I would like to inquire on the information I just got from a friend that the validity for Dropbox was extended to 4years. So if my visa is to expire in 2019 then I am still valid considering that it now have a time frame of 4years. Please is this true? |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 8:25pm On Dec 03, 2022*. Modified: 8:49am On Jul 18, 2023 |
False. Depending on your situation you can request for pick-up. In my case, as the travel date was fast approaching, I requested that the passport not be dispatched to the courier company. I only had to send an email for their records and was asked to come for pick-up. sihamey: France visa ?
Mind you same VFS in lagos has other countries as a application collections center. China is there but you must pick up your passport they will not courier it that’s their rule same VFS.
Canada same vfs has their own rule of collection either pick up or courier as well as other countries same building own by vfs HRprof: Since during Covid 19 VFS stop passport pick up option, even if you stay in their backyard UPS will deliver it to you . |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 5:33am On Dec 02, 2022 |
Visa alert (for friends and family)
Biometrics - 16th Nov, 21st Nov BRP email - 25th Nov, 26th Nov (yes Saturday evening) Collection date - 29th Nov and 30th Nov respectively
These are for two sets of applicants (family of 4 and a family of 3). All standard applications through V.I.
Turn around time for study visa has been incredible. |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 7:30pm On Dec 01, 2022 |
Airline website as well as OTAs (wakanow, travelstart and a few others for return LOS - LHR this Dec). Cheapest was around $1,810 for my dates. hunee: Well... What platform are you using? This is for someone else . You check with the travel dates, what kind of visa are you traveling on? |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 4:18pm On Dec 01, 2022 |
Their prices are still north of $1,800 for economy tickets this December  Absolutely ridiculous how expensive tickets have been the last 2/3 months. hunee: EXCLUSIVE: Please do not disregard. Virgin Atlantic will be having flash sales today , December 1st 2022. Air Fares are expected to be reduced. Please contact your ticketing agent or airline office for follow up on this. Time : 10:30am - 6:00pm WAT
PLEASE NOTE: YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE AND GET TICKETED TODAY. No ticket will be issued after today in correspondence with flash sales.
I hope this information goes round for those intending to travel for the festivities. |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 5:18pm On Nov 11, 2022 |
I advise you delete this pdf as it contains all your details. The screenshot you posted is adequate to get further assistance from the group (just blur out any personal information) Chimama1: I thought i posted it, please i am more considered a out the questions earlier if i should reapply immediately, will i be submitting previous bank statement and other receipts. Please regarding the refusal every documents and every single amount was explained in my bank explanation leter, i mean every single dime. And my zenith bank is my saving account, expenditure account and salary account. Everything was explained. |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 2:07pm On Nov 10, 2022 |
I just did a quick check Lagos & Abuja and for first timers tourism category, there are no options available. If you don't fall under this category see attached screenshots for reference. With the earliest availability being 29/12 for categories except the frequent business option in Lagos (and in Abuja 4th January) I am not optimistic about meeting your Dec travel target. Kemz0019: Please i want to apply for france visa to visit my husband , i have the documents but will like to know the earliest date of submission for lagos and ABuja.
Please assist , i intend to travel in December.
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Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 2:00pm On Nov 10, 2022 |
Really bizarre behaviour. My last two visas were processed in three days but the validity date was different from the day it was stamped. E.g. the very last one's validity commenced in September (3 months after it was approved). Let's be respectful and ask clarifying questions before dropping flippant remarks. pufframmy: LOL who and who they lie oo
people should ask what they dont understand pls
my visa expired next year for your information i dont think i will be answering anyone regarding to this again |
Travel › Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Newbiein2016: 7:31am On Nov 09, 2022 |
Their date change fees tend to cost up to 2x - 3x the price. I advise you book if you are absolutely certain of travel dates. Your experience will be great. If however you have fluid travel plans that will require modifications, go directly with the airline. flourishing247: Thanks. |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 6:50am On Oct 21, 2022*. Modified: 7:17am On Oct 21, 2022 |
You only need a transit visa if travelling to the UK with any of the European airlines. See link for more details: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/airport-transit-visaTravelling to Canada through Paris will pose no problems. Internationalmu: Hi
I have an unused 6 months France visa that expired this year and I want to transit through páris to Canada, will it affect My chances renewing the Schengen visa because I didn't use it?
Has anyone used vfs home service ? |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 1:23pm On Oct 16, 2022 |
Terrible counsel. The EEA region obviously shares information and since the OP had biometrics taken a few years ago with the Germany application, he'll input some details related to that in this France application. For consistency and transparency, I recommend that OP be very clear on the refusal and indicate why and how the situation has changed. A few pages back, testimonials of folks who got visas after rejections abound and some went the extra mile and submitted any and every supporting document to improve their chances. I encourage everyone to go back and read through for details. Too many ideas & info exist here to help with the applications. Lastly, please be very wary about suggestions to conceal this easily verifiable fact which might negatively affect future applications. davodyguy: If they didn't ask in your form, why should you indicate? |
Travel › Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 2:45pm On Oct 10, 2022 |
I just used AF/KLM to the UK with a valid schengen and no stamps. Generally, you get stamped upon entry to the country and not during transit. The visa validity is checked however at the Nigerian airport before boarding, as well as the transit hub. She will face no issues as long as she is only transiting and not leaving the terminals of the airport. meljoe: Okay thank you , I think to avoid not been sure , she will use another airline that doesn’t need scheghen visa |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 3:54am On Aug 31, 2022 |
In my experience, once you've selected a TLS center, your only cancellation option is to cancel the entire visa application and reapply. The refund from the UKVI takes about 30 - 45 days but I'm yet to receive a refund acknowledgement from TLS since May 2022. MusingsOfALady: Hello People,
Please how do you change your Tls centre? I want to change from Ikeja to VI |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 3:49am On Aug 31, 2022 |
@Giselle please help me out on this TLS refund case. I haven't received any response from them despite multiple emails to them through their online forms. Newbiein2016: Good day everyone,
Really need help here. No update from TLS on this.
Is there a number I can call? |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 3:47am On Aug 31, 2022 |
Best of luck with this. Given the delays, I was not optimistic about receiving this in time for my planned trip on the 4th September but I have been pleasantly surprised by the quick turnaround. Just hang in there. I did get a sense that most people who picked up about the same time as I did where folks who had biometrics taken in June/July if this helps. DFmum: Congratulations, My Mum's biomatrics was on 8th July and when tracked its showing received at DMC stage. Just sent paid mail and they replied it has been escalated. I pray she is granted |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 8:41pm On Aug 30, 2022 |
VI. TruthCorp: Congratulations
Please which TLS did you do your biometrics? |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 11:23am On Aug 30, 2022 |
Visa alert!
Biometrics - 28th July Notification for pick-up - 29th August Pick-up date - 30th August Visa category - 2 years visitor visa |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 11:13am On Aug 30, 2022 |
Good day everyone, Really need help here. No update from TLS on this. Is there a number I can call? Newbiein2016: Good day to you all,
How do I get my refund from TLS?
I have a pending refund from a booking I cancelled in May and I am yet to hear from them.
I also want to cancel the keep my passport service I booked recently because my travel date is in less than 5weeks and I am increasingly uncomfortable with this option. I have also cancelled the trip I needed the passport for so I do not require this and need to know if anyone can advice on the modalities for a refund.
What do I need to do please? Biometrics is scheduled for 27th July.
Re: last refund request for the same service, I completed the form indicating all info but I am yet to get an acknowledgement from them. Is this what they usually do? |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 7:17pm On Jul 25, 2022 |
MarryWhiteasap: It takes 30 days for full refund if no biometrics have been taken. It's been 61days now. How do I reach TLS? Kindly advise. |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 3:15pm On Jul 25, 2022 |
Good day to you all,
How do I get my refund from TLS?
I have a pending refund from a booking I cancelled in May and I am yet to hear from them.
I also want to cancel the keep my passport service I booked recently because my travel date is in less than 5weeks and I am increasingly uncomfortable with this option. I have also cancelled the trip I needed the passport for so I do not require this and need to know if anyone can advice on the modalities for a refund.
What do I need to do please? Biometrics is scheduled for 27th July.
Re: last refund request for the same service, I completed the form indicating all info but I am yet to get an acknowledgement from them. Is this what they usually do? |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 12:48pm On May 23, 2022 |
This is helpful. Arigato! giselle237: you said the salary is already clean. Keep it clean. Then decide how much you want to be your monthly expenses. Eg u decide on 50k to 100k.. This will be your expenses for the next 4 months-6 months You can rely on your spouse or family for the time being just to keep the personal account devoid of stories Then have a 3rd account where u can do ur loan, multiple credits, multiple unexplain debits from, if you are getting money from anyone u use tht one..in 4 to 6 months u should have two good bank statements tht do not require too much explanation. This is one of the options I canvass for. not compulsory |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 12:05pm On May 23, 2022 |
Thanks a lot Giselle.
So best to clean up for the next few months and then apply.
Got it. I can wait. giselle237: Newbiein2016 Good You have good travel hx to the UK, US .. as long as you didnt violate your last visa terms.. this counts in your favour. Also good salary earning power. demonstrates good financial tie. Con:- Tidy up your personal bank account.. too many stories. You will be asked on the form how much u spend monthly, and all that. If it’s an eco that wants to gloss over this they’ll let you be… others tht want to deny will stand on this and start speaking about multiple credits, multiple withdrawals etc.. save yourself the headache I have personally watched some of my family members do this.. some needed to tidy accounts for upto 6 months to 1 year just to avoid too much explaining and confusion and it paid of. You dnt want the ECO confused. Their confusion often leads to denial |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 10:39am On May 23, 2022*. Modified: 9:03pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
Good morning Giselle, Amelia and other gurus. Please advise on this. |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 4:12pm On May 22, 2022 |
Looks like the user applied during the UK lockdown. To my knowledge, this is no longer the case as the UK has removed most of their public health advisory related to the COVID-19 pandemic including lockdowns for a while now. @Giselle, @Amelia, @All active users and veterans, please help with reviewing my question. AdesinaOBD: Do visitors from overseas still do self isolate for 10 days on arrival to the uk?
On my own application, i stated i will arrive the uk on 21/06/2022 and leave on 30/06/2022.
So ECO can refuse you visa based on the number of days you state on your application. "Nawa o"
I have come to conclude that there is no perfect visa application.
It's all on GOD.
I hope to share my testimony soon on here |
Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 10:48am On May 22, 2022*. Modified: 9:04pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
Good day everyone, I just stumbled on this refusal from part 4 which I don't think anyone opined on & would like your guidance to enable me better prepare the cover letter. My circumstances are pretty similar i.e. good earnings. Part 4 refusal link: https://www.nairaland.com/mamacaptain/posts[b][/b]
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Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Newbiein2016: 5:33am On Mar 24, 2019*. Modified: 12:19pm On Mar 24, 2019 |
Updated post as question posed has been answered multi pages back. |
Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Newbiein2016: 9:51pm On Jan 20, 2017 |
I finally got around to reapplying. My interview was today at 8:15, Lagos TranscriptVO: Hello, pass me your passport Me: Good morning (may have been the other way round too) VO: Why are you travelling? Me: Vacation VO: Where Me: Minnesota VO: Why Minnesota? Me: To visit my friend, we planned to meet up last year, unfortunately I didn't get a visa VO: What do you do for work? Me: I work with xyz, as head of xyz. I do xyz, xyz, xyz for the company. VO: Typing for a long long time Me:  Twiddling fingers and feeling slightly nervous VO: Your visa is approved, this letter has details on how to pickup Me: Thanks The guy before me was also issued a visa (positive vibes + energy) PS: Saw the VO that denied me a visa and really prayed not to be directed to him (I know people say same VO can't interview you twice  but I just did not want the experience of being moved to some other person) It looked like there were a bit of rejections. Just thought to update the thread. @Lady G, I did use your opening lines when sharing my reasons for the initial rejection...I think it did me good. Thanks! Soo sad I missed the Qatar and Emirates sale, the ticket prices are insane  LadyGuinivere: I'm quite sorry dearie about your denial. Cos you are qualified (IMO) Lemme address the issue of travel from a to b. If you want, you can travel from new york to Alaska by bus or flight. Me that is here, I am a greyhound ajala. I like cheap things  So basically, as long as you have a valid visa you can globe trot in the US as much as you desire. No crime. I feel the Italian thing was the VO's ish. Your transcript was long. You can see the man was torn. My take: Reapply as soon as you can. Make use of the column for why you were refused. State that you believe the VO decided your cases unfairly because of the Italian refusal. Indicate as much as poossible the reason for the refusal. Then state your previous travel histories (Country and date) and the fact that you neither overstayed nor committed a crime (unless you did then you are OYO). And that , that ought to count fo something. Good luck and please keep us updated. I'm interested in this ya matter. See if you can read overlord's or 100dollarbill's transcript. Not sure which now. He was refused unfairly, reapplied and got |
Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Newbiein2016: 1:12pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
Thanks a lot@LadyG.
I think he may have asked if I was married, can't remember now. But yes, I believe the rejection played a part.
I'll take your advice of reapplying soon- September or thereabouts as I see dates then only.
I'll come back with feedback after that interview too.
Thanks a lot again. |
Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Newbiein2016: 10:15am On Jul 21, 2016*. Modified: 10:11pm On Sep 03, 2016 |
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Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Newbiein2016: 7:30am On Jul 21, 2016*. Modified: 10:10pm On Sep 03, 2016 |
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