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I just got my visa today. First timer. One month validity
Submission: July 10th
TLS pick up notification: July 16th

I was really surprised with how fast it was!

I have valid UK, Canada, and US visas, so that probably helped. I've only visited the UK once (last year) though. Other visas are unused.

Yes, it is. Was there last week.

lovetterrison:
Good Morning please who know if Abuja TLS is opened for submission since federal Government sealed the building ?

Visa alert!

6 months renewal

Application: May 28th
Biometrics: June 4th
Collection email: June 16th

With the public holidays, I was not expecting a response till June 30th, but this took 5 business days only.

I've been a silent reader but I learned a lot from this thread and wanted to pay it forward.

I applied for a visa to visit my sibling for 2 weeks.

Submission date: September 5th
Biometrics: September 11th
Collection email: October 2nd

I got an email when tls sent my application to DMC, but didn't get any email from UKVI about receiving my application or that a decision had been made. It took exactly 15 working days. The visa was granted.

I submitted these documents:
Cover letter
Payslips
Salary account bank statement
Savings account bank statement
Employment and promotion letters
Sibling's BRP and passport
Sibling's tenancy agreement
Chats to explain that inflow into my accounts were loan repayments
Copies of US and Canadian visas (both valid but unused)
Travel stamps for previous trips to India and Cote D'Ivoire

My bank statements were not very clean. I had some credits which were loan repayments from friends and family. I was a bit concerned about this but decided to submit anyway. I budgeted 1,000 pounds in the application form (no accommodation) and included a comment in my cover letter that it was a very conservative estimate but I have the ability to flex to 2,000 pounds if required.

In hindsight, my application was probably not so straightforward, but I think the fact that I work in a reputable international organization and possess US and Canadian visas may have helped. My bank statements also demonstrated monthly salary payments and transfers to my savings account.

I hope this helps someone!

Prettyqween:
Please why is it so difficult to get France appointment date now or is it just me

It's not just you. The earliest date I can see in Abuja is November 26th!

I've been following silently for some time. I saw a post by Opeyemi007 earlier this year about his visa turnaround time and it encouraged me to apply, so I wanted to pay it forward and share this to encourage others.
Application submission: Feb 2nd, 2024
Biometrics: Feb 5th, 2024
Eligibility completed: Feb 12th, 2024
BVL and PPR: Feb 16th, 2024

I applied for a tourist visa. I have a valid US visa which I have not used yet and have been to two countries.

The only documents I submitted were my passport data page, copy of US visa, employment letter, and payslips (optional) .

Goodluck to all those still waiting!