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[quote author=Jolene474 post=133892654][/quote]@ jonele474

Why are you talking like this, you have spoil ur economy, pls how much is civil servant salary minimum wages is it not 65k to 80k and we have level 9 with kids that collect this salary, sincerely my family can not finished 300k in a month when my children are going to government schools, a level 15 salary I don't think is more that 300k,see how you spoil naira,my plan is u.k, actually my budget for 7days holiday is £1143, help me check it,if is okay .
AirPeace flight £655
Hotel £128
Feeding £210
Transport/attraction £150

Finally submitting my application today after the very long wait lol. Here's an overview of my financial profile:

November 2024:
• Total Inflows (From November 1st to November 30th): 881,633.50 Naira (monthly salary) + 442,708.33 Naira (prorated 13th month allowance) = 1,324,341.83 Naira
• Total Expenses = 506,425.90 Naira
• Disposable Income = 1,324,341.83 Naira – 506,425.90 Naira = 817,915.93 Naira

December 2024:
• Total Inflows (From December 1st to December 31st) = 187,500 Naira (25% of total passage allowance) + 437,850 Naira (unused medical balance) + 1,412,883.50 Naira (531,250 Naira pro-rated leave allowance + 881,633.50 Naira monthly salary) = 2,038,233.50 Naira
• Total Expenses = 936,870.75 Naira (This increase was due to typical seasonal expenses for the festive season, including concerts and fine dining with friends)
• Disposable Income = 2,038,233.50 Naira - 936,870.75 Naira = 1,101,362.75 Naira

January 2025:
• Total Inflows (From January 1st to January 31st): 881,633.50 Naira (monthly salary) + 34,022.98 Naira (commission received from employer) = 915,656.48 Naira
• Total Expenses = 478,482.40 Naira
• Disposable Income = 437,174.08 Naira

Expenses could've obviously been lower, but monthly car maintenance in this economy is now expensive o. Those of you who have cars and drive will understand.

Budget for 7 days in London (excluding accommodation and including flights): 1,150 GBP.

Any last-minute feedback before I submit? This will be appreciated. Thanks

onile1975:
@ jonele474

Why are you talking like this, you have spoil ur economy, pls how much is civil servant salary minimum wages is it not 65k to 80k and we have level 9 with kids that collect this salary, sincerely my family can not finished 300k in a month when my children are going to government schools, a level 15 salary I don't think is more that 300k,see how you spoil naira,my plan is u.k, actually my budget for 7days holiday is £1143, help me check it,if is okay .
AirPeace flight £655
Hotel £128
Feeding £210
Transport/attraction £150

You are not reading to listen at all, nothing of what I said you asked a question about.
This is my first UK visa and I chop lot of rejection, so I know it could be hard if you don’t have a good profile, a lot of them here said from their experience, it may be impossible to get a visa with your status, I was expecting you as a self acclaimed “genuine tourist” to look elsewhere for now.
I don’t know but where do you get an hotel of your £128/7days? That’s about £18 per night.
Mine was about £50 per night and the hotel was average 3 star, so except you going to a village in the UK, I don’t know how that will pass.
This feeding and transportation budget is low, I think @davodyguy was in the UK recently and he recounted how expensive the city is, if you going for touring and visiting places, even that amount won’t take you round in Lagos Bolt, if I’m factual.
I even spent more in Kenya than that budget you put up.
I know you trying to make it fit into your disposable income but the maths don’t lie, does it reflect a true tourist? No it doesn’t.
There are beautiful countries like South Africa and Doha you can have your vacation, don’t let this Brits take your $155 and add to Manchester United new stadium renovation lol.
But if you want to go ahead then that’s your decision.
You can try it and see the outcome, if it’s refused you can also learn and adjust, if it’s granted then Hurray.
Best Wishes

Is it necessary to add submit both my old and new passports, or just a photocopy of the pages of the old passport. ( The old passport reflects my travel history).

The transportation budget isn't so bad for a week assuming he's only planning to use the bus/underground train as mode of transportation. It only gets really expensive when you start using the Black cab taxis/Ubers everywhere and from the airport for instance.

If I were him, I'd just budget 500 GBP for a week (for food, transportation and sightseeing free attractions), and 350 GBP for accommodation, so total budget of 1,505 GBP (including flights) sounds more realistic for a week.

Jolene474:
You are not reading to listen at all, nothing of what I said you asked a question about.
This is my first UK visa and I chop lot of rejection, so I know it could be hard if you don’t have a good profile, a lot of them here said from their experience, it may be impossible to get a visa with your status, I was expecting you as a self acclaimed “genuine tourist” to look elsewhere for now.
I don’t know but where do you get an hotel of your £128/7days? That’s about £18 per night.
Mine was about £50 per night and the hotel was average 3 star, so except you going to a village in the UK, I don’t know how that will pass.
This feeding and transportation budget is low, I think @davodyguy was in the UK recently and he recounted how expensive the city is, if you going for touring and visiting places, even that amount won’t take you round in Lagos Bolt, if I’m factual.
I even spent more in Kenya than that budget you put up.
I know you trying to make it fit into your disposable income but the maths don’t lie, does it reflect a true tourist? No it doesn’t.
There are beautiful countries like South Africa and Doha you can have your vacation, don’t let this Brits take your $155 and add to Manchester United new stadium renovation lol.
But if you want to go ahead then that’s your decision.
You can try it and see the outcome, if it’s refused you can also learn and adjust, if it’s granted then Hurray.
Best Wishes

Jolene474:
You are not reading to listen at all, nothing of what I said you asked a question about.
This is my first UK visa and I chop lot of rejection, so I know it could be hard if you don’t have a good profile, a lot of them here said from their experience, it may be impossible to get a visa with your status, I was expecting you as a self acclaimed “genuine tourist” to look elsewhere for now.
I don’t know but where do you get an hotel of your £128/7days? That’s about £18 per night.
Mine was about £50 per night and the hotel was average 3 star, so except you going to a village in the UK, I don’t know how that will pass.
This feeding and transportation budget is low, I think @davodyguy was in the UK recently and he recounted how expensive the city is, if you going for touring and visiting places, even that amount won’t take you round in Lagos Bolt, if I’m factual.
I even spent more in Kenya than that budget you put up.
I know you trying to make it fit into your disposable income but the maths don’t lie, does it reflect a true tourist? No it doesn’t.
There are beautiful countries like South Africa and Doha you can have your vacation, don’t let this Brits take your $155 and add to Manchester United new stadium renovation lol.
But if you want to go ahead then that’s your decision.
You can try it and see the outcome, if it’s refused you can also learn and adjust, if it’s granted then Hurray.
Best Wishes

@ jonele474

Is been 10years ago that I apply for u.k,hat was in 2015,I almost got the visa ,if not that the bank made mistake when u k officer call them to confirm my account,and they said my account was not tally with there record ,that was the reason I was refused then,I am now tiding my account till June I will apply

I can I apply for u.k visa in 100times until God's divine intervention comes in, the hotel I saw in booking.com is hostel and is £128 for 7night,I increase the transport/ attraction to £250 the total will be £1243, hope is fine

onile1975:
@ jonele474

Is been 10years ago that I apply for u.k,hat was in 2015,I almost got the visa ,if not that the bank made mistake when u k officer call them to confirm my account,and they said my account was not tally with there record ,that was the reason I was refused then,I am now tiding my account till June I will apply

I can I apply for u.k visa in 100times until God's divine intervention comes in, the hotel I saw in booking.com is hostel and is £128 for 7night,I increase the transport/ attraction to £250 the total will be £1243

If you are not applying till June 2025, why are you hallaring in January 2025 ??
You are right that you can apply 100 times for the UK visa. Pick the advice you want and discard the rest.
Again, pick the advice you want and discard the rest.

Stop this kind behaviour abeg. I even thought you are an agent because of the behaviour. Allow this place breathe since you have minimum 5-6 months to arrange yourself.

Oggg:
If you are not applying till June 2025, why are you hallaring in January 2025 ??
You are right that you can apply 100 times for the UK visa. Pick the advice you want and discard the rest.
Again, pick the advice you want and discard the rest.

Stop this kind behaviour abeg. I even thought you are an agent because of the behaviour. Allow this place breathe since you have 6 months to arrange yourself.

Yes, is like education,if you to write WAEC or JAM next year, you will start preparing since this year, because failure to plan is plan to failed

onile1975:
Yes, is like education,if you to write WAEC or JAM next year, you will start preparing since this year, because failure to plan is plan to failed

Not quite true. You will still return in ya next post and do as if you have not received any advice at all from them. Not cool

Oggg:
Not quite true. You will still return in ya next post and do as if you have not received any advice at all from them. Not cool

That is what this forum is meant for,I don't think is a sin to ask questions,or what is ur problem,if u can't help is better u face ur business

onile1975:
That is what this forum is meant for,I don't think is a sin to ask questions,or what is ur problem,if u can't help is better u face ur business

Agent, it is not a sin but you can’t also be forcing your thoughts on others. Take their advice or leave it. Nothing bring face your business here.

onile1975:
Yes, is like education,if you to write WAEC or JAM next year, you will start preparing since this year, because failure to plan is plan to failed

I’ve followed all your posts on here and the advice offered which you have ignored. I think it’s ok to ask as many questions but you’re asking the same questions over and over again expecting a different response in so derailing the thread.

Femolapasta01:
Is it necessary to add submit both my old and new passports, or just a photocopy of the pages of the old passport. ( The old passport reflects my travel history).

Make copies of all your previous visas and add to the documents you upload. Your old passport number is on the data page of your new passport.

My sister in-law gave birth and she wants her mom to come for omogo. But they just realized that the date of birth on her mom's intl passport is different from what she filled 2 years ago when applying for UK student visa.

What is the chance of this posing a problem during visa application?

Jolene474:
1: Yes, I entered all the previous refusal, I know they like it when you come clean with them, they can see all your previous refusals on their data, the date and time is on your profile, I think when they enter your name and DOB it will match with all your applications if any, and they can see the reasons for refusal and the documents you may have submitted, though all the reasons were same, I noted each refusal on the online form.
They never pointed out my previous refusal, I made sure I gave a concrete explanation for all the previous refusals.
I was interviewed in British Lagos Consulate when I was 18 and I wrote all the questions the British guy asked me and the answers I gave him and the name of the white guy who interviewed me too, I looked his ID, I also detailed everything in the embassy, the office I entered and the glass window and the camera that I looked.
So they knew this person came well for them…
I even told them to go play their CCTV at that very date, they will see my young self entering their embassy.. haha
While it may be more tight for him, he just needs to explain it, and make sure there is a continues trend from that life till now.
Don’t just go bring a new fresh thing to them, some may not buy it. Let them see how far you have come from that year till now, so they can track your personal growth, I think that’s one thing I really knocked on.
So when I was refused first, I was very disappointed and that made me write them, I can’t have this honest life and you tell me I can’t visit the UK, no way.
If I was an English with my job and small money saved I’m not sure you can deny me a visa, so why cuz I’m Nigerian. Omo I gave them hot in my letter, though they didn’t faze much but I think it made them seat up for my second application.
2: I did not make any reservation for airline, I only put the amount intended for flights and the airline name.
3: My income is roughly a Million. N967k
My expenses is about N290k
4: My budget for the 7 days I will be there, I think food was about 350k and transport about 500k

I only budgeted for
Flight
Food
Hotel
Transport(cab)
Ticket to Arsenal Game
Tickets for Tourism

I didn’t buy the ticket, I just put the amount for it and total it all.
That was all.

Always make sure not to budget more than 3 months your salary. Anyhow you do it, make sure you don’t get over this and also make sure the proposed amount reflect the events you going to do, maybe if you have family there it could be more cheaper.
In all that you do, avoid credits into your account that are not salary, infact make sure no credit near that account except salary or what you may.
The money they see N500 credit. Omo their hair go just stand for hand. I don’t know why but I had my own share, they said N12,000 and N2000 was not my salary. Lol
So avoid it.

I DON’T KNOW IF YOU BELIEVE IN GOD, BUT TAKE IT FROM ME, DO YOUR BEST AND PRAY.
My first application is November was a blunder, they went to mix my application with someone else information, all the reason for refusal was not related to me, I was angry but it was my breakthrough, Omo I settle down and used it against them, even the Entry Clearance Manager had to email me and review it and asked me to apply again, though it didn’t make them give me but I think it was an avenue for me to tight my bolt and nots.
All glory be to God.

@ jonele474

I can still tap from ur annoiting testimony here
It give me courage and faith that nothing is I'm possible before God.

Can you tell us ur total budget in pounce for the 7day you use to apply?

onile1975:
@ jonele474

I can still tap from ur annoiting testimony here
It give me courage and faith that nothing is I'm possible before God.

Can you tell us ur total budget in pounce for the 7day you use to apply?

I think it was around £1300.

Is there any rule that says, after 6months visitor visa expires you apply for 2years or can one apply for 5years directly after the expiration of the 6months visa.

Thanks.

hey guys
please i would like to bring my mother and my elder sister to the uk for visit for like 2 to 3 months visit by next year
can someone please help to drop the required documents that are mostly needed for the visa processes so i can start now to get them ready thank you

dettolgel:
My sister in-law gave birth and she wants her mom to come for omogo. But they just realized that the date of birth on her mom's intl passport is different from what she filled 2 years ago when applying for UK student visa.

What is the chance of this posing a problem during visa application?

It might not be noticed.

If it is noticed, it might be an issue.

As it is, stick to the truth - whatever it is.

Chudycharles:
Is there any rule that says, after 6months visitor visa expires you apply for 2years or can one apply for 5years directly after the expiration of the 6months visa.

Thanks.

No rule. I know someone who got 10 years first time - after a previous refusal.

Everyone's situation is different so just try.

Good luck!

Jolene474:
I think it was around £1300.

@ jolene474 thanks for ur quick response God be with you

Please how much you input for tickets for arsenal game?

Cashmadam:
It might not be noticed.

If it is noticed, it might be an issue.

As it is, stick to the truth - whatever it is.

It will be most certainly noticed, that is their first check name and DOB.
I’m very certain it won’t pass, I’m certain.
Just rectify it, or if you have an explanation to give.
But going to Abuja to rectify it is another issue, so you don’t go on their wrong side, just rectify it.

onile1975:
@ jolene474 thanks for ur quick response God be with you

Please how much you input for tickets for arsenal game?

Are you an Arsenal Fan?
If Border Officer tell you to name Arsenal Players at the border will you? Lol
Go to Google, type Arsenal Football Matchday ticket.
You will see the different seats and the price, then use the one that fits your pocket.
Mine was £145

I am trying to reschedule my appointment with vfs and the link is showing blank and can't be clicked. The full story is that I missed my appointment and tried to reschedule earlier and the link was available but this morning it's not clickable and I want to know if it's peculiar to only me and what can I do about it ?

Jolene474:
Are you an Arsenal Fan?
If Border Officer tell you to name Arsenal Players at the border will you? Lol
Go to Google, type Arsenal Football Matchday ticket.
You will see the different seats and the price, then use the one that fits your pocket.
Mine was £145

@ jonele 474
There is something I don't understand about ur budget how come you arive at total of £1300 . When ur hotel took £350, tickets to arsenal £145, feeding £200, total of this £695-£ 1300= £605,so how come will £605 be enough for flights and transportation/entertainment,pls throw more light to it

For your uk visa ensure your budget covered your proposed expenses
Your accommodation
Flight ticket
Shopping
Transportation within the UK 🇬🇧
Uk is not that cheap but if you have a UK sponsor hopefully with good status ,can help.out with letter of invitation
Rental or mortgage document
Utility bill
Statement of account
Council tax
And others

onile1975:
@ jonele 474
There is something I don't understand about ur budget how come you arive at total of £1300 . When ur hotel took £350, tickets to arsenal £145, feeding £200, total of this £695-£ 1300= £605,so how come will £605 be enough for flights and transportation/entertainment,pls throw more light to it

Just use this to structure your own.
Your can’t copy and paste, our salaries and expenses are not same, so you may never understand.
Structure your expenses to fit your budget, that’s all.
If you like use words for words, it doesn’t matter.
Like I said I had to bring it down because my initial budget was too much, I don’t know your salary or total savings right now, you can put your hotel at 100 pounds or you might not include a football ticket like I did. So let you goals in the UK compromise the expenses, not what I did.

Hello everyone,
I currently live in the UK and would like to apply for a visitor visa for my mother. She runs a small, unregistered shop and does not pay taxes. I will be fully sponsoring her visit. I need advice on how to maximize her chances of visa approval.

Jolene474:
I think it was around £1300.

Don't you get interest from the bank into your account every month's end? How do you clarify that?

davodyguy:
Hold on for another full 30 days cycle after the date of this mail, before doing anything else, if you did not get a response

Please how can I contact you or send a private message to you.

I have an emergency on my application that requires an urgent attention.

Can I have a whatsapp or call number please or can you please send your email address so I can contact you directly.

kentdealer:
Don't you get interest from the bank into your account every month's end? How do you clarify that?

Read the previous conversation from November, a lot have been said about that and how to explain interest from banks.
If you use same bank account as your salary and expenses, you likely not get interest after 4 debits.

Good evening everyone.
Please what time can I go and collect my passport from VFS Ikeja .
Just got a collection mail but with no time specification.