justwise:


Since you haven't paid for the application you can start another one if you made a mistake, the health sur charge should be about £500 because it's £200 per year multiplied by number of years visa you will be given..you will be given two and the half years visa
All payments are made online. All the info you need is here just take your time and read current posts.

Bisiniji:
Pls i need help asap,my wife earns 16thousand pounds but after some overtime she earns up to 20thousand five hundred per annum. Her p60 shows 21k,i want to know if we meet d financial requiremen
ts or not?

girlfio:


It is my understanding that you need to prove that in the previous 12 months the sponsor earned a total of the threshold amount, this includes overtime. All you have to do is prove (from the bank statements over12 months) that your wife earned the 21k from the company she is employed with.

jangolo:


There is no other way apart from her going to the UK and earning more than £18,600

FrontPageLawyer:


Travellers are allowed to carry food items, but if a traveller has no family or friend abroad and wishes to travel with food items, the only logical thing to do is find a hotel with kitchenette, otherwise how do you explain to border control officers at the port of entry where and how the food will be cooked?

veecee29:


I think her question is since she said she will be staying in a hotel and possibly in the application she stated she doesn't know anyone in the UK,won't the food stuff raise suspicion?

yolemum:
@iblaw

Thanks for the response that my problem is at POE,won't they check n ask why am carrying garri and beans?

iblaw:


Last time i traveled i had plenty of garri, beans, elubo, honey etc in my two luggage. When it was my turn to be checked at MMIA as i placed my luggage on the desk the man just walked away(i guess he was tired),after waiting for some minutes another lady asked if i have been checked and i said no, she just opened my luggage and closed it back and said you can go. I was lucky o

No one stopped me at POE for carrying so much foodstuff so if you can escape the officers in MMIA you are good to go but please read what is allowed/quantity. I read on a UK website the quantity of honey etc i am allowed to take.

justwise:


Hope you get a reply from them but they are good at replying inquiries

untainted:

You are a very beautiful woman with a never say die attitude. Your husband is lucky to have you. May God continue to bless your union. I wish you luck in your noble quest!

justwise:

@Portsmouth86

Has the Nigerian embassy replied your email?

I just spoken to somebody who Served as a diplomat and he said such permit exist but you need to contact Nigerian embassy in London for requirements. He also said you can apply from Nigeria anytime you visit Nigeria through ministry of interior affairs.

symbianDON:

you are welcome. it's heart-warming to read that you are very pleased with your marriage. i will also try to find out more on the issue at hand. should get any meaningful information, i will be quite glad to post it here.

symbianDON:
@op: i suggest you speak to your husband about this. he can easily seek clarification by visiting the immigrations office here in nigeria. best of luck.

ariyebaba:
@ OP, Niger or Nigeria ?

jangolo:


Thank you for your reply. Really appreciate it. So you have gone through this process before, you must have good advice on how to while away time while waiting for a decision to be made lol.

jangolo:


Thank you for your reply. Really appreciate it. So you have gone through this process before, you must have good advice on how to while away time while waiting for a decision to be made lol.

jangolo:


Wow this seems so long, I think I will just pay for the fast track and try my luck when i submit my application. Guys please in regards to communication messages how many print screen a month do you think is appropriate. I have put two for each month. Also my fiancé used her overdraft in October but still earns more than 18,600 and has been in the job for more than a year, I hope no issue with that.

Faithadunni:
@oreskid lol. MP didn't email nigeria. I have emailed the email address you gave and they still couldnt find it. MP spoke to the decision making center for nigeria in Sheffield and they do that a lot. MP can not influence a decision but they can help you in situations like this. Read their roles. Anyways I just wanted to update you just because you showed interest, Home office do loose applications and documents. Unfortunately this is the case for us at present. God knows best.

Oreskid:
@ Novicee, those are the two forms u need with ur online form. That's all u need. Hope it's help

novicee:


Thanks Portsmouth86, Oreskid said 'other two forms asides d online form'. just for further clarity, are these the other two forms? or do i just need the VAF4 Appendix 2 alongside the online pre-filled form i have attached a screen shot.

Faithadunni:
Hello Everyone, I am just wondering if we have any august applicant in the house still waiting for a reply? They seems to be taking their time with spouse visa from nigeria at present. My husband is in week 13 . We did not receive any delay email. Just wondering what is taking them so long.Mscheww lol

Ewilliam2015:
Hello everyone I want to apply for uk visa for Xmas vacation pls how can I make hotel reservation and how can I write intinary?

mfonox:
Thanks a lot funlover1. I wish I found this forum too. The truth is I don't know if I can get a lawyer to draft an agreement for the people involved as I only really know about one or 2 of them. The coordinator is my landlord. Do u think d option of issuing receipts is OK? I'll be sure to do a detailed cover letter this time. Thank u

Oluebbie:


Thanks so much. This definitely helped. One quick question, we want her to stay for the period of her visa(6 months). should we write that she is staying for 6 months in invitation letter or a shorter period? Since we said she is just coming to see and welcome her new grandchild.

justwise:


Not at all, not needed. Payslip and bank statement are more than enough

novicee:
Hey Guys ,
please Justwise, Newbie715, ToyinNick, Portsmouth86 i'm actually calling this names because i have seen you guys have either encountered or shared in the part 2 thread.

I am in nigeria and my wife is a brithish citizen, i am wanting to apply for a settlement visa on the 30th of Nov, and i have a few questions (as most people here have been doing).
Please,

1. Are the documents submitted at TSL just Passport, TB test result and do the Bio-metric or do i have to submit all my supporting documents along side like my conversations (skype,whattsapp, phone logs, emails, photos), gifts(cash/otherwise), proof of accommodation in the UK, Appendix 2 form(scanned), payslips from my office(naija), bank statements (naija), marriage certificate (please feel free to enlighten me on what documents to send either ways) most of this is supplied by your Wife

You need to submit to the VAC (Not TLS that is just an online application tracking site once you submit )
* Pre filled Application form (Printed after you apply on Visa4uk website) i done this from the UK and paid for it on my credit card
* Appendix 2 form that relates to your application ( this is hand written, which you may need your sponsor to fill out
* TB test certificate (http://nigeria.iom.int/contact-us)
* IELTS Life skills test A1 (http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/locations/nigeria)
* Passport
* Birth cerificate
* Passport photo
* Letter from your employer to show you have a job and are responsible ( optional to supply your own bank statements and payslips for 6 months)

2. Are the documents they the same with the once's my Wife would send to Sheffield??
your wife should send her own supporting documents

i am my husbands sponsor and supplied the following for mine:
Section 1: Application documents- (NOTE HUBBY IS SENDING HIS ORIGINALS FROM VI)
• Introduction letter combined both Hubby and I
• Copy of Husbands passport data page
• Copy of my Husband’s visa application printed from Visa4UK site.
• Copy of a Filled out form of Appendix 2 (VAF 4A)
• Copy of all emails sent to my husband’s email address 6 in total confirming application/payment/NHS HIS payments and all confirmations.
• Online transaction confirming both payments $1501 for the visa fee and $942 for IMM health Surcharge paid by my Very credit MasterCard.
• Copy of TB certificate
• Copy of IELTS
Section 2: Maintenance (Financial):
table of contents page
• Employment letter, confirming gross salary, shift allowance, permanent, length of service and job title. DATED WITHIN 28 DAYS OF APPLICATION
• Job offer and contract of employment
• Payslips 6 months
• P60s 2014 & 2015 (NOT MANDATORY)
• Bank statements 6 months ( RECENT TRANSACTIONS DATED WITHIN 28 DAYS OF APPLICATION AND COVER LETTER SUPPLIED FROM NATWEST)

Section 3: Accommodation:
• Letter from landlady- confirming spouse can reside at the property which she owns, and stated the rent will remain the same.
• Tenancy agreement
• Council tax bills
• Electricity bills 3 months
• BT bills 6 months
• TV licence up to date licence printout from online
• Water bills x2 (fresh & waste)
• Photos and birds eye view floor planner

Section 4: Relationship Evidence:
• Marriage certificate (original and copy)
• Divorce Decree of Absolute.
• Original copy of my own birth certificate( could not find my one from birth so obtained an official copy from Portsmouth registry office)
• SU07/12 Sponsorship undertaking form (was unsure if to fill this out )
• 3x Flight confirmations, e tickets, boarding passes
• Azimo receipts of money sent only small like (£25 here or there)
• 3x scanned Nigeria visa pages of my passport, and my data pages.
• Hotel confirmation and receipts for shoprite, pharmacy and cinema.
• Mobile phone top ups sent to hubbys mobile since June 2014, once a month.
• Rebtel Call logs from 10th July 2014-12th November 2015
• WhatsApp chat history from July 2015- Nov 2015 ( new phone in July so backed up by Facebook chats)
• Facebook inbox messages from June 2014-August 2015
• photos form each time I have traveled to Nigeria (3 times) including some wedding photos

3. Do i have to scan/send my TB results before she sends her documents to Sheffield??
this is not mandatory however i went to Nigeria just before we made the application and added copies of everything hubby had to supply.

NOTE for any documents you want to have returned I.E marriage certificate add copies for all you want returning.
and hubby got this enail after applying...

The documents should be arranged in this order:relationship documents; maintenance documents(Financial); accommodation documents. If documents are not received a decision will be taken on the basis on the information that has been provided.

Hope this helps

Benjamite01:
Hello Good People.
Like to get advise from anybody that is Ready to offer a useful one including Justwise, Newbie715, ToyinNick, Portsmouth86.
I will be Applying for Uk visa in few days Time, A friend of mine is inviting me to a Graduation Ceremony which will hold on the 10th of January 2016. But i have applied to UK 2times which i was Denied, that was 2011 and with my old Passport but my old passport is to expired FEB 2016,But i got a New one April 2015 and i have Both with me, In My New Passport i Travelled to South Africa May 2015 for a Week and Recently this November i just cam back from a Tour which is Kenya and Dubai for 2weeks. I Work with a Company which Pays me 350k per month to my bank Account and i have the Pay slip.But same account i use it to get funds from friends and Family.I was Married with a Kid when i applied Twice in 2011. and still Married with a Kid Now.Please Advice me on the Document i need to provide and what else do i need to do in other to get the Visa this Time and i have a Balance of 2.3m in am Account as of today.Thanks

babyisUS:
Hello everyone... I'd like to say that Santa came early for me... to the glory of God, I have just gotten my passport stamped with multiple entries for EEA family permit visa...
Three things shall I always remember in the month of November every year now... My Birthday, my Wedding Anniversary and the month I got my EEA FP visa. I asked God for a this Visa to be my Birthday gift for this year, and He gave it to me to wish me a belated birthday... ... he answers our prayers..

My special thanks go to @Justwise,for his immense tolerance and patience on attending to every concern or questions raised by Visa seekers,especially when the same question is asked over and over again bros, you are too much...I pray that the Almighty God bless and favour you always.. Thanks to @Portsmouth86 for your assistance, I trust and believe that your own visa application shall also end in praise.. everyday when I wake up, I say to myself, " this shall end in praise...I shall not be rejected,i shall be accepted" I even turned it into a song lol.. @newbie715,thanks for calming my nerves when I needed it most ans for crossing toes Nd fingers with me...may God bless you.. and for other gurus, thanks so much everyone for all your contributions and invaluable pieces of information which has been so helpful... 

 I got my visa in just three weeks, and I must say,these three weeks seemed like three centuries...I have never been this nervous and anxious before in my life, apart from the first time I got on a plane many years ago...lol... this wait is truly emotionally draining...now I can only imagine what people who have to wait for many months to get a decision go through... phewww!

My timelime:

 28th October - Online Application on the 
 My visa was free of charge because am an EEA family member. No IHS fee too. ..Alsocollected my TB test result which was done on the 27th of October 

2nd November - Appointment day/ Biometrics done, I wasn't interviewed on this day...all my documents were collected from me.

4th November - I missed a call from Abuja BHC.

5th November - I got a call from Abuja BHC and a very short interview was conducted. Luckily,when I was asked on the phone when last I saw my husband, I tokd the lady he was in the country at that time, so she asked for his number and I gave him, then my husband  was called a couple of minutes after I was called and was also interviewed .

16th November - I got an email from Admin Review Abuja saying my application was a non-straightforward one and would take more days than it normally would have taken for my application to be processed... I wont lie guys, I was so panicky... nervous and wondered what the email meant but my nerves were calmed by@Justwise, @Portsmouth and @Newbie that it was a standard email sent to applicants to let them know they wouldn't meet up with the stipulated processing time.

20th November - a call was made at my husband's place of work. His Director picked and he was asked if my husband had resumed work, he replied in the affirmative and asked the caller if he wished to speak to my husband,the caller said no, and the call ended.

24th November - I received two emails, the first one informed me that a decision has been made and my passport and documents would soon be dispatched. Second mail came 25 minutes later saying my passport and documents were ready for collection. 

I wasn't in Abuja that day so I had to make my way back to Abuja the following day.i arrived on the 25th but decided to go to TLScontact office the following day.

26th November(today)- I went to TLScontact and my passport and all supporting  documents were given to me. And inside my passport sits the Visa, issued on the 19th of November.
I am so happy. Hubby has already started looking for a flight for me. Can't wait to spend this Christmas season with hubby. 
When I got the decision made email and noticed that the same GWF reference number given to me during application was the same one in the emails... I became sad and concluded that the visa has been denied...because I have read here how some people said that if u don't get a new reference number on the decision email, it means you have been denied...  well, that seems not to be the case with mine. 

I pray that for everyone who is waiting for a decision to be made on their visa application, that you all shall receive positive decisions. I wish you all the best of luck and God's favour. For those intending to apply, if you follow the guidelines laid in this great forum, I promise you, you can never go wrong.  
Thanks everyone once again.

Ewilliam2015:
Pls I want to visit the uk for the Xmas and new year holiday....what visa category do I apply for ? Pls I need ur response mr justwise