favouredmum:

Surprisingly, i applied together with my husband but no update at all on his. He also opted for keep my passport.
i sent a paid mail on his behalf and the response was that a decision has been taken. Not sure when they will request for his passport.
Has anyone experienced this before? We always apply together for our previous visas and received back on the same day. This renewal is quite different.

he should go and submit his passport to the VAC showing them the decision mail and explain to them he optioned for keep my passport. They will collect it and contact him back when it's ready for collection. Do that quickly tho

maestro03:
Ah dont oh. Are you not seeing testimonies of delayed processing on this forum? Even the UK site advises not to purchase tickets before a decision is gotten.

You don't Need Ticket reservations

Wagbayi, thanks alot.

maestro03:
Ah dont oh. Are you not seeing testimonies of delayed processing on this forum? Even the UK site advises not to purchase tickets before a decision is gotten.

Thanks man

JPB2:


You don't Need Ticket reservations

Authority180:
My reservations was in Liverpool

Are you married? Because they said you are traveling alone. And do you have someone living in Liverpool? There are reservations closer to tourist attractions in London. If your business in Liverpool is not specific like visiting friends or family or an Event. It might seem suspicious as you didn't even list what you are doing in Liverpool.

Authority180:
Hello House, I got this rejection letter this morning, pls advise

Sorry for the refusal. The ECO must have had a bad day. The reasons are neither here or there. I would encourage you to reapply. The reasons for the refusal can be addressed in a good cover letter.

1. The ECO did not question your finance or the ability to fund the trip - Good
2. Going by your cover letter, ECO could not justified you spending two weeks, in which most of it was devoted to shopping without specific details. There are not too many shopping opportunity in Liverpool. However, this can be explained by listing the shops you want visits.
3. The ECO noted your lack of European tourist experiences. You can tell the ECO, that your choice of the UK was based on language, cultural historical relationship with Nigeria as it's colonial master etc.
4. Your Choice of Liverpool, can be explain too. You prefer to take trips to London (only on two occasions) was because you wanted a quite city, and wanted to enjoy the serene landscape as you have plans to travel to London by train or bus. Liverpool is also central as it allows you to travel north to visit cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
5. The ECO noted that you did not research your visit. Yes you did, there are unique tourist site in Liverpool, like Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Antfield stadium as a Liverpool fan. Liverpool convention centre, the famous Liverpool docks and fishing villages etc

Hope this help when reapplying.

ubby26:
Good morning NairaLanders.

Please I need assistance/guidance regarding booking a flight from Lagos to Bradford. I am going with my spouse and I have checked Skyscanner and wakanow for best routes that is affordable and will not require a transit visa.
Between KLM and Quatar airline which is better?
I noticed that the cheaper the flight, the longer the layover. Please I need your comments and suggestions. Thanks in anticipation.

Save yourself the hassle of transit visa via KLM. Use Ethiopia Airline. You will arrived London Heathrow around 8am next day. Download National Express bus app. Book bus from London Heathrow to Bradford. Enjoy yourself.

toemie:


Oh wow. I leave the floor to other members of the group because honestly, you already did most of the things i wanted to advise. Some times these things happen. Some people even didn't provide as much documents as you did and got the visa while some who had 30 million etc in their account got refused. Just for next time when you re-apply, they would want you to address those concerns for the refusal.

Absolutely, he's provided most of the essentials, however one thing I found unexplained is the fact that most of the places he planned to visit are located in London, while according to Ethe VO, he planned staying in Liverpool. I guess that missing link really gave him out, the VO went further to mention that he never took time to study where he was visiting. Overall, he gave a very good account of himself but just for that little slight.

ekpotek:


Sorry for the refusal. The ECO must have had a bad day. The reasons are neither here or there. I would encourage you to reapply. The reasons for the refusal can be addressed in a good cover letter.

1. The ECO did not question your finance or the ability to fund the trip - Good
2. Going by your cover letter, ECO could not justified you spending two weeks, in which most of it was devoted to shopping without specific details. There are not too many shopping opportunity in Liverpool. However, this can be explained by listing the shops you want visits.
3. The ECO noted your lack of European tourist experiences. You can tell the ECO, that your choice of the UK was based on language, cultural historical relationship with Nigeria as it's colonial master etc.
4. Your Choice of Liverpool, can be explain too. You prefer to take trips to London (only on two occasions) was because you wanted a quite city, and wanted to enjoy the serene landscape as you have plans to travel to London by train or bus. Liverpool is also central as it allows you to travel north to visit cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
5. The ECO noted that you did not research your visit. Yes you did, there are unique tourist site in Liverpool, like Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Antfield stadium as a Liverpool fan. Liverpool convention centre, the famous Liverpool docks and fishing villages etc

Hope this help when reapplying.

Thanks expotek, Pls can i reapply immediately and also can anyone help me with a sample good cover letter to address the previous denial thanks

YankeeJJC:
Are you married? Because they said you are traveling alone. And do you have someone living in Liverpool? There are reservations closer to tourist attractions in London. If your business in Liverpool is not specific like visiting friends or family or an Event. It might seem suspicious as you didn't even list what you are doing in Liverpool.

I'm not Married, don't have anybody at liverpool

Authority180:



Thanks expotek, Pls can i reapply immediately and also can anyone help me with a sample good cover letter to address the previous denial thanks

What I shared was a sample cover letter on how to address the issue raised by ECO. When you are ready to reapply. DM with your cover letter and I will help you polished it.

pls can i DM you too concerning my cover letter, i'm done with it, just pls help me look through.

thanks

ekpotek:


What I shared was how a sample cover letter on how to address the issue raised by ECO. When you are ready to reapply. DM with your cover letter and I will help you polished it.

ekpotek:


What I shared was how a sample cover letter on how to address the issue raised by ECO. When you are ready to reapply. DM with your cover letter and I will help you polished it.

Thanks alot, I want know if i can reapply immediately...what's your advise

AjayiOreofe:
pls can i DM you too concerning my cover letter, i'm done with it, just pls help me look through.

thanks

Yes

Authority180:


Thanks alot, I want know if i can reapply immediately...what's your advise

Reapplying should be based on your travel plan. The previous travel date as passed. By next month it will autumn and going to winter. Summer is almost over. Do you have the time? Will your employer reschedule you leave period. If so reapply.

Authority180:



I'm not Married, don't have anybody at liverpool

only your intention was been doubted. You have good finance and explanation. Keep same energy when next. And make your Travel Plans straightforward.

Liverpool? Tourist destination? No way. You can't say you're touring London and stay in Liverpool nah. Can u say you're touring lagos and stay in ondo? Outskirts of London is still better.

ekpotek:


Sorry for the refusal. The ECO must have had a bad day. The reasons are neither here or there. I would encourage you to reapply. The reasons for the refusal can be addressed in a good cover letter.

1. The ECO did not question your finance or the ability to fund the trip - Good
2. Going by your cover letter, ECO could not justified you spending two weeks, in which most of it was devoted to shopping without specific details. There are not too many shopping opportunity in Liverpool. However, this can be explained by listing the shops you want visits.
3. The ECO noted your lack of European tourist experiences. You can tell the ECO, that your choice of the UK was based on language, cultural historical relationship with Nigeria as it's colonial master etc.
4. Your Choice of Liverpool, can be explain too. You prefer to take trips to London (only on two occasions) was because you wanted a quite city, and wanted to enjoy the serene landscape as you have plans to travel to London by train or bus. Liverpool is also central as it allows you to travel north to visit cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
5. The ECO noted that you did not research your visit. Yes you did, there are unique tourist site in Liverpool, like Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Antfield stadium as a Liverpool fan. Liverpool convention centre, the famous Liverpool docks and fishing villages etc

Hope this help when reapplying.

i've been trying to send the email, but i cant oo.

pls just send me your email address, so that i can forward it to you.

ekpotek:


Yes

maestro03:
Ah dont oh. Are you not seeing testimonies of delayed processing on this forum? Even the UK site advises not to purchase tickets before a decision is gotten.

No. It is not compulsory to make flight reservations.

maestro03:
Liverpool? Tourist destination? No way. You can't say you're touring London and stay in Liverpool nah. Can u say you're touring lagos and stay in ondo? Outskirts of London is still better.

You do not know anything about tourism, Everywhere in the UK is a tourist site.

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/liverpool-eng-mrs-liv.htm

AjayiOreofe:
i've been trying to send the email, but i cant oo.

pls just send me your email address, so that i can forward it to you.

I have seen the DM. Will respond

Authority180:
Hello House, I got this rejection letter this morning, pls advise

For every decision you make, you have to explain why.

A cover letter will always help explain things properly. If there are tourist attractions in Liverpool you are interested in seeing, highlight them and explain why you are interested in seeing them.

The visa officer only said Liverpool isn't a usual destination for tourists, that doesn't mean tourists don't go there. My own two cents

okay, thank you.

ekpotek:


I have seen the DM. Will response.

Im not even gonnaargue with you. The poster can go ahead and follow your advise.

ekpotek:


You do not know anything about tourism, Everywhere in the UK is a tourist site.

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/liverpool-eng-mrs-liv.htm

Authority180:

I'm not Married, don't have anybody at liverpool

In your cover letter you were talking about London tourist attractions, then on your form and hotel reservations you say Liverpool.
To be very realistic, who stays in Liverpool and wants to do touristing in London?
Like to be going back and forth? It proved to the ECO you are likely not a genuine tourist and on a balance of probabilities might not go back to Nigeria… that’s why all these other reasons came up and he/she refused to believe you are a tourist.

You just carried gun and shot down your credibility to the barest minimum. sorry about the refusal.

Authority180:
This is also my cover letter as attached to my application

Your itinerary should have been lined with tourist attractions and accommodation in Liverpool instead of London.

Tho both cities are in England, they are actually miles apart

ekpotek:


You do not know anything about tourism, Everywhere in the UK is a tourist site.

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/liverpool-eng-mrs-liv.htm

You don't know what is meant by a tourist then.

ive repplied the mail.

ekpotek:


I have seen the DM. Will respond

ekpotek:


Reapplying should be based on your travel plan. The previous travel date as passed. By next month it will autumn and going to winter. Summer is almost over. Do you have the time? Will your employer reschedule you leave period. If so reapply.

Alright thank you

Hi all, Pls when i tried to upload documents (self service), its requesting for a username and password. Not sure which username/password to input.. is it supposed to have been sent to my email?
kindly advise. Thank you

dirolad:
he should go and submit his passport to the VAC showing them the decision mail and explain to them he optioned for keep my passport. They will collect it and contact him back when it's ready for collection. Do that quickly tho

Thanks for the response. Will do that and share the outcome.

Also, for anyone that has opted for keep my passport where you sent a mail to return your passport for visa issuance at any point in time.
Appreciate more feedbacks on this.

Cutiella:
Hi all, Pls when i tried to upload documents (self service), its requesting for a username and password. Not sure which username/password to input.. is it supposed to have been sent to my email?
kindly advise. Thank you

it's an automated session site. You have to go through your UKVI application to access.