Alkidam:
Does anyone knows anywhere in Lagos where I can have my covid19 test and get the result the following day?

Sixtustony:
Greetings everyone, am confused here, am a graduate. in between masters or undergraduate course which one should I apply in uk. Uni. Which uni does not require IELTS

What kind of work can I do while studying

Sixtustony:
Greetings everyone, am confused here, am a graduate. in between masters or undergraduate course which one should I apply in uk. Uni. Which uni does not require IELTS
What kind of work can I do while studying

Stanlo88:
Hi Everyone,

Happy Sunday.

Please I need some guidance. My wife and I would like to apply for a UK visa. I will be sponsoring the trip. I have 2 registered businesses, (both businesses are registered as a business name, so I am the sole owner with NO partners). I do NOT pay myself income monthly, and I do get large payments for jobs done. I want to know if this will be a problem. My wife and kids have often visited the UK and also schooled there. Her last visit was in 2018, will this help sway towards visa approval. (This is my first time applying for a UK visa).

How much would suggest as sufficient for a trip for my wife and I.

Also, we currently have an application for Canadian permanent residence which has been delayed due to Covid, should we indicate this. We have our proof of funds also saved for this purpose, but it's just a huge amount saved up in an account. can we use this account or just use my business account.

Lastly, we are both fully vaccinated (Astrazeneca), are the vaccinations taken in Nigeria going to be accepted (especially seeing that Oxford Astrazeneca is one of the approved vaccines in the UK), I read some conflicting information, I'll just want some clarification on that. Are we going to have to quarantine for 10 days?

I'd really appreciate a response on this. Thanks

thegreengooner:


Just to add that you will need to pay for 2 tests (Day 2 & Day 8 ) in The UK.

Should you wish to exit the 10 day quarantine early, you can take advantage of the Test to Release Scheme and pay for an additional test (more expensive) on Day 5.

If you are negative, you can end your quarantine immediately however, you will still need to do another test on Day 8.

Leleky:

Awesome. Please, educate me on this Day 2, 5 and 5 test.
Will the payment be made during application or before travelling or in UK?
TELL more about TEST TO RELEASE SCHEME. This seems to be a way to achieve my 10 days vacation.

bukimireal:
Good morning sir/ma, please I've been refused twice in 2014. Then I was not working.
Please help me o. I want to apply for visiting Visa next month. I just renewed my passport.

This are the documents I want to submit
* Passport
*. Letter of Employment
*. Regularisation of Appointment
*. Confirmation of Appointment
*. Promotion Letter
* Introduction Letter from my Employer
* Leave Approval Letter
* Pay Certificate
* Six Months statement of Account
* Staff ID Card
* Six Months Payslip
* Marriage Certificate and Traditional Marriage Certificate
* Consent Letter from my Husband
* NIN Card
* Birth certificate
* Cover Letter
* Deed of Ownership. With Original Documents
* Tax Card

My uncle is inviting me. And he will be responsible for feeding and Accommodation e.t.c

I am working as an Assistant Manager. I'm earning 279,000 after tax

Please advise me. What else should I include and how to fill my application form in the aspect of income and expenditure.

Thank you all

lga23:
Hi guys,
Got a refusal today with this,
First thing is I never got any call from them, and I also replied the email the same day they sent it to me. So this is extremely wrong. Any ideas what I can do next?

Topnotch10:
Good day all, big thanks to everyone who has contributed and gotten this thread to where it is now.
I intend applying for UK visit Visa in October. I am currently self employed and my business has a monthly turnover/sales revenue of up to N50m.

So far, I believe the major issue I’ll face applying for visa is convincing them that the money going in and out of my account is genuine and it’ll be readily available for my trip.
I intend to apply for my Visa first week of October, and travel in November.

I intend to apply for my Visa first week of October, and travel in November. I only just registered my business last month, and just created a corporate/business account today.

So here’s is my idea;

I move all my business transactions to my newly created corporate account. By October when I intend to apply, I’ll have 2months SOA on my business account , and 6months on my personal account (first 4months made up of business transactions and last 2months strictly just salary since I just created a corporate account) .
I can try explain the inflow on my personal account as business , back it up with receipts/invoices and further show the transaction pattern/similarities etween my personal account and 2months old corporate account as a transition from the business being a side hustle to a fully registered business which I can back up with business registration documents, receipts and invoices.

On the other hand to prove ties, I can provide documents showing;
House rent receipt and agreement
Landed property ownership
Business space rent receipt


Does this work? Please help and shed more light.

OladipupoIyowun:


UK inflow and outflow pattern differs from the US, the first question I will ask u is apart from this your side hustle that brings this monthly turnover, do you have a permanent job in Nigeria that is fully recognized? Like a Government job or an Established Private Company.

Topnotch10:
Good day all, big thanks to everyone who has contributed and gotten this thread to where it is now.
I intend applying for UK visit Visa in October. I am currently self employed and my business has a monthly turnover/sales revenue of up to N50m.

So far, I believe the major issue I’ll face applying for visa is convincing them that the money going in and out of my account is genuine and it’ll be readily available for my trip.
I intend to apply for my Visa first week of October, and travel in November.

I intend to apply for my Visa first week of October, and travel in November. I only just registered my business last month, and just created a corporate/business account today.

So here’s is my idea;

I move all my business transactions to my newly created corporate account. By October when I intend to apply, I’ll have 2months SOA on my business account , and 6months on my personal account (first 4months made up of business transactions and last 2months strictly just salary since I just created a corporate account) .
I can try explain the inflow on my personal account as business , back it up with receipts/invoices and further show the transaction pattern/similarities etween my personal account and 2months old corporate account as a transition from the business being a side hustle to a fully registered business which I can back up with business registration documents, receipts and invoices.
.

owee:
Hello All,

Please I need help from anyone that has returned to Nigeria from the UK lately. For the fit to fly test done in the UK what is required for entry into Nigeria? Can I simply show the test results for the Covid test test done within 72 hours of traveling?

Tutu82:

I was about for a few days last month and was only asked;
-Health declaration and screening summary (also called permit to travel)which i got from https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/how-it-works
-A negative covid test no more than three days (the website said 94 but didn’t want to risk it.)
before the date of travel.
-Temperature check taken at the airport.

owee:


Thanks for your response. Highly appreciated. Did you pay for the post arrival Covid test via the ncdc website and print the confirmation with bar code? Kindly advise.

Tutu82:

Yes I paid online my chosen centre was Diagnose me by 54gene Abuja (40,053.00 Naira)and they had a tent in Maitama garden and my QR barcode showing my basic information,logo of the federal republic of Nigeria and PAID was emailed to me though not till the next day not sure why as contacted support twice and they got it sorted.

owee:


Oh great. Was there any follow up from the government for you to take the test(I assume the payment was for the day 7 tests)?

Alkidam:
Does anyone knows anywhere in Lagos where I can have my covid19 test and get the result the following day?

LtColOscarIbibo:
Hi All,
I am in the UK on the skilled worker visa and intend to sponsor my wife as a dependent (we recently married).
Question is the required 1 month maintenance funds for her is in my own UK account. Will this suffice, or it has to be in her personal account?
Apart from the marriage registry certificate and wedding pictures, are there any other documents for proof of relationship that may be a stumbling block? Someone was mentioning that I need to write her an invitation letter and send old chats/messages/pictures. Is this necessary? Reason is we have had a distant relationship for a few years before I returned for the marriage. We dated for a few years too before leaving Nigeria.
Your kind advice is appreciated.

Thanks

bukimireal:

My uncle is inviting me. And he will be responsible for feeding and Accommodation e.t.c

I am working as an Assistant Manager. I'm earning 279,000 after tax
Please advise me. What else should I include and how to fill my application form in the aspect of income and expenditure.
Please how much should be in my account.
I will be traveling for 15 days.
Thank you all

LtColOscarIbibo:
Hi All,

I am in the UK on the skilled worker visa and intend to sponsor my wife as a dependent (we recently married).

Question is the required 1 month maintenance funds for her is in my own UK account. Will this suffice, or it has to be in her personal account?

Apart from the marriage registry certificate and wedding pictures, are there any other documents for proof of relationship that may be a stumbling block? Someone was mentioning that I need to write her an invitation letter and send old chats/messages/pictures. Is this necessary? Reason is we have had a distant relationship for a few years before I returned for the marriage. We dated for a few years too before leaving Nigeria.

Your kind advice is appreciated.

Thanks

giselle237:

I will answer the 2nd question. You need to attach all you can to prove he marriage is genuine. You dnt need all your chats from say 10 years ago. A few pictures, call logs, chat records etc are some things you can add

Tutu82:

Documents look good to me so far.Traditional marriage isn’t recognised so your marriage certificate should be enough.Throw in a picture or two from the ceremony.
Apart from your uncle doing a letter of invitation it would help if he sent a copy of his data page,brp card,proof he has a job and utility bill (not phone bill)bearing said address and such.Is he your biological uncle or Nigerian uncle who is just from the same place as you?.
Good luck.

giselle237:

You need to try to keep your budget within twice or 2.5 of your disposable income.
So remove your expenses from your income and then know what ur disposable income is.
Also make sure you state and write expressly your itinerary on your form. Each day write what you will be doing there.
Also you need to have a purpose of trip. It is not enough to say your uncle is inviting you or you are going to visit your uncle, the question is why.. so answer the why factor.
If this is your uncle try to show proof of relationship, establish this and then also get an invitation letter from him, his brp or british passport, his tenancy agreement and possibly account statement.
In the invitation letter, your uncle must expressly state who you are to him, that you are coming to his house, where you are coming to, for how long you will be there and that he is happy to provide such and such for you during this duration and that after this trip on so and so date you will be leavin the UK..
It helps if your sponsor could attach a bank statement even if for a few months to prove his financial capability to offer this.

giselle237:

You need to try to keep your budget within twice or 2.5 of your disposable income.
So remove your expenses from your income and then know what ur disposable income is.
Also make sure you state and write expressly your itinerary on your form. Each day write what you will be doing there.
Also you need to have a purpose of trip. It is not enough to say your uncle is inviting you or you are going to visit your uncle, the question is why.. so answer the why factor.
If this is your uncle try to show proof of relationship, establish this and then also get an invitation letter from him, his brp or british passport, his tenancy agreement and possibly account statement.
In the invitation letter, your uncle must expressly state who you are to him, that you are coming to his house, where you are coming to, for how long you will be there and that he is happy to provide such and such for you during this duration and that after this trip on so and so date you will be leavin the UK..
It helps if your sponsor could attach a bank statement even if for a few months to prove his financial capability to offer this.

Tutu82:

Good morning,before you start the process there was assessment clause that you must have been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply but it is an old rule so research it.
She would need tuberculosis certificate.
If you are sponsored and have a CoS you can add this to her application and in this case bank statement would no longer be required
But if you don’t have the certifying sponsorship from your job either you or your partner must show that you have sufficient funds to support her for the entire duration of her stay in the UK and dates within 31 days of your application.
Perhaps have it in your account as she is your dependent which by extension means she relies on you.
For documentation add in your proof of immigration status, accommodation which could be tenancy contract or Mortgage documents,proof of employment and something from the government like council tax.
For your question about chat/messages and pictures some people include it even myself when i did British naturalisation however on the criteria check it is stated that;
“Things like greetings cards, travel tickets, receipts, photographs and text or social media messages are not considered strong evidence of your relationship and are unlikely to help your application.“
This does not mean you cannot add it if you so choose.Hope this makes this a bit clearer.
Cheers!.