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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by jmoore(m): 9:05pm On Jun 28, 2025
mamanicole:
Can someone help with a sample of your pay slip,Please blank out confidential info.I'm trying to create one for myself but I don't know the % for pension and paye.
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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mamanicole: 9:06pm On Jun 28, 2025
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Thanks a lot,I appreciate
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Gentleman07: 4:33am On Jun 29, 2025
Hello to everyone

I had a 6 months uk visa from last year, I used it once and it expired in January 2025

I decided to apply for 2 years

Biometrics - Mon 23rd
Vfs email passport ready - Friday 27th

I didn’t receive any refusal email from ukvi so far

But my worry is why so fast? I have never seen this kind of timeline before just 4 days to decision, I didn’t pay for any sort of piority just normal application. I m kinda nervous. I’ll pick up by Monday. Pls does anyone have an idea why decision so fast even tho I didn’t pay for Piority fast track,

Biometrics was done at Ikeja Lagos.

Bless you all for all meaningful contributions
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by pufframmy: 7:52am On Jun 29, 2025
pray for the best outcome, until you pickup your passport to know it as been issued

Gentleman07:
Hello to everyone

I had a 6 months uk visa from last year, I used it once and it expired in January 2025

I decided to apply for 2 years

Biometrics - Mon 23rd
Vfs email passport ready - Friday 27th

I didn’t receive any refusal email from ukvi so far

But my worry is why so fast? I have never seen this kind of timeline before just 4 days to decision, I didn’t pay for any sort of piority just normal application. I m kinda nervous. I’ll pick up by Monday. Pls does anyone have an idea why decision so fast even tho I didn’t pay for Piority fast track,

Biometrics was done at Ikeja Lagos.

Bless you all for all meaningful contributions
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by MizMary: 10:29am On Jun 29, 2025
Hello everyone.
Pls I am applying for my mum’s visit visa.
I have just realised I made a mistake when doing the online application. I have put £1700 as money that will be spent personally on the trip, instead of £0 as Ii will be fully sponsoring her trip as usual.
The thing is , I already booked her biometrics appointment , and cancellation is not really an option at this point.
Can I explain this in a cover letter?

2. She has an account which is clean enough to use for the application. The thing is there is not much outflow and influx into the account, but this is the only one we can use as her other account has so many unexplainable deposits and withdrawals ( her business account)
Can we just go ahead with this “clean” account and just explain in the cover letter about this being her personal savings, given we are primarily sponsoring her trip as usual.
For context , this is a 5 year visa application ( has had 4 previous applications which were all successful.
Thank you all.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Cashmadam: 2:14pm On Jun 29, 2025
MizMary:
Hello everyone.
Pls I am applying for my mum’s visit visa.
I have just realised I made a mistake when doing the online application. I have put £1700 as money that will be spent personally on the trip, instead of £0 as Ii will be fully sponsoring her trip as usual.
The thing is , I already booked her biometrics appointment , and cancellation is not really an option at this point.
Can I explain this in a cover letter?

2. She has an account which is clean enough to use for the application. The thing is there is not much outflow and influx into the account, but this is the only one we can use as her other account has so many unexplainable deposits and withdrawals ( her business account)
Can we just go ahead with this “clean” account and just explain in the cover letter about this being her personal savings, given we are primarily sponsoring her trip as usual.
For context , this is a 5 year visa application ( has had 4 previous applications which were all successful.
Thank you all.
I suggest you explain in a cover letter.

With four previous visas, I doubt this will be an issue. She will most likely get the visa - even without the cover letter.

Keep us updated.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Cashmadam: 2:16pm On Jun 29, 2025
missexiest:
Good evening everyone,I’m about to renew my uk visa..does it matter if my salary is paid a day before I upload my statement of account?My account balance is 6.9m and I put 2.5m on the submitted form as the money I intend to spend on this trip but by the time I calculated airticket-1,362,000 (£642),Hotel accommodation 595,800 (£281),635,469 (£300)living expenses for a 10 days trip n oyster card top up 105,912 (£50)
it came to a total of 2,699,181.How do I rectify this and is it reasonable enough for a 10day trip?
It's fine. Leave it.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by maangel01:
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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Cashmadam:
success2525:
@ Ashirioluwa
@giselle237
@all

I need advice.
I have 3 UK visa denial in the past. The reason being that the lodgements in my account is greater than the stated income.
I am a medical doctor. I have my own clinic registered, have Cac doc. I also have a big farm registered with Cac docs. Both companies are doing well. I get salary of 5.5 million naira monthly paid into my personal account from the hospital. The monthly salary of 5.5 comes every month.My nephew is graduating at the UK and I want to attend the graduation. No intention of relocating, I just want to attend the graduation. How do I go about it?
1. Nephew's graduation is not a strong enough reason. Vacation might even be a more acceptable reason

2. Depending on when you received the last refusal, it might be a good idea to wait till you reapply.

3. Have you ever travelled abroad? If yes, then that is fine. If no, it will be a red flag. If you earn N5M a month, how come you have never travelled. This is not me asking. This is how the visa officer will reason.

4. Why don't you try schengen or US. After that, try UK if you are successful. 3 denials is a hard sell

Good luck!
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by infosoftlife: 3:49pm On Jun 29, 2025
success2525:
@ Ashirioluwa
@giselle237
@all

I need advice.
I have 3 UK visa denial in the past. The reason being that the lodgements in my account is greater than the stated income.
I am a medical doctor. I have my own clinic registered, have Cac doc. I also have a big farm registered with Cac docs. Both companies are doing well. I get salary of 5.5 million naira monthly paid into my personal account from the hospital. The monthly salary of 5.5 comes every month.My nephew is graduating at the UK and I want to attend the graduation. No intention of relocating, I just want to attend the graduation. How do I go about it?
Do you have any travel history?
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by missexiest:
[quote author=Cashmadam post=135926150]It's fine. Leave it. [/
Thank you
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by onile1975: 7:27pm On Jun 29, 2025
Gentleman07:
Hello to everyone

I had a 6 months uk visa from last year, I used it once and it expired in January 2025

I decided to apply for 2 years

Biometrics - Mon 23rd
Vfs email passport ready - Friday 27th

I didn’t receive any refusal email from ukvi so far

But my worry is why so fast? I have never seen this kind of timeline before just 4 days to decision, I didn’t pay for any sort of piority just normal application. I m kinda nervous. I’ll pick up by Monday. Pls does anyone have an idea why decision so fast even tho I didn’t pay for Piority fast track,

Biometrics was done at Ikeja Lagos.

Bless you all for all meaningful contributions
At gentleman this is amaze

I did my biometric at ikeja since June 17th 2025 up till now on tracking it says my application is still awaiting decision,is like this things is not done on first come, first serve
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by jmoore(m): 7:42pm On Jun 29, 2025
onile1975:
At gentleman this is amaze

I did my biometric at ikeja since June 17th 2025 up till now on tracking it says my application is still awaiting decision,is like this things is not done on first come, first serve
15 working days.

E don reach 15 working days?
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Dawnaurora: 10:19am On Jun 30, 2025
Hello, everyone.
I am applying for a 6-month UK visit visa and would like to know if there is any significance of declaring on the form that I have a sister in the UK (relocated ~10 months ago via Care job route), as well as whether to do so or not.
I am a first time UK visa applicant (purpose is to write an exam).
Thank you for your responses.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mamanicole: 3:28pm On Jun 30, 2025
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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Cashmadam: 4:13pm On Jun 30, 2025
Dawnaurora:
Hello, everyone.
I am applying for a 6-month UK visit visa and would like to know if there is any significance of declaring on the form that I have a sister in the UK (relocated ~10 months ago via Care job route), as well as whether to do so or not.
I am a first time UK visa applicant (purpose is to write an exam).
Thank you for your responses.
Declare. Not an issue
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mamanicole: 6:25pm On Jun 30, 2025
Urgent pls,what documents am I to upload in the proof of application column
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by jmoore(m): 6:27pm On Jun 30, 2025
mamanicole:
Urgent pls,what documents am I to upload in the proof of application column
Checklist
Visa approval form
Cover letter
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mamanicole:
jmoore:
Checklist
Visa approval form
Cover letter
Pls is just the first page or the 7 pages of document checklist n I've already Ticked the columns and I listed the documents Im submitting. Which one is visa approval form pls or do you mean the uk visa application form
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by CornOak(m):
mamanicole:
Pls is just the first page or the 7 pages of document checklist n I've already Ticked the columns and I listed the documents Im submitting. Which one is visa approval form pls or do you mean the uk visa application form
He meant the visa application form. However, you typically do not need to upload anything in the proof of application, except maybe your cover letter.

mamanicole:
Urgent pls,what documents am I to upload in the proof of application column
The VAF, checklist, payment receipt, e.t.c, are all present on your submitted application. Therefore, the ECO already have access to them and no need to further upload again.

The application in the screenshot below got approved last week in 6 working days (standard app) and none of those docs were added to the proof of application.

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Gentleman07: 7:37pm On Jun 30, 2025
Picked up my passport today with 2 years visa

It was quite fast just 4 days from biometrics to pick up email.

I was in the uk for 6 weeks on my 6 month last year. Submitted everything I saw on the thread but I guess submitting a my bank statement that gives them access to login in real time to access both my personal and company account might be the reason for the swift response.

Thank you all on the platform for the insights.


All the best

Hello to everyone

I had a 6 months uk visa from last year, I used it once and it expired in January 2025

I decided to apply for 2 years

Biometrics - Mon 23rd
Vfs email passport ready - Friday 27th

I didn’t receive any refusal email from ukvi so far

But my worry is why so fast? I have never seen this kind of timeline before just 4 days to decision, I didn’t pay for any sort of piority just normal application. I m kinda nervous. I’ll pick up by Monday. Pls does anyone have an idea why decision so fast even tho I didn’t pay for Piority fast track,

Biometrics was done at Ikeja Lagos.

Bless you all for all meaningful contributions[/quote]
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by jmoore(m): 7:39pm On Jun 30, 2025
mamanicole:
Pls is just the first page or the 7 pages of document checklist n I've already Ticked the columns and I listed the documents Im submitting. Which one is visa approval form pls or do you mean the uk visa application form
I usually upload the checklist like that without filling it.

The completed UK visa application form.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Ashirioluwa: 8:21pm On Jun 30, 2025
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Maryesedere: 9:03pm On Jun 30, 2025
Please can someone help me out with the possible questions which could be asked for studies in the UK when applying for my Visa…
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Yoms47: 12:05am On Jul 01, 2025
Hello, i want to believe they are attending to renewal faster as my two years renewal came out in 5 working days .



quote author=Gentleman07 post=135941210]
Picked up my passport today with 2 years visa

It was quite fast just 4 days from biometrics to pick up email.

I was in the uk for 6 weeks on my 6 month last year. Submitted everything I saw on the thread but I guess submitting a my bank statement that gives them access to login in real time to access both my personal and company account might be the reason for the swift response.

Thank you all on the platform for the insights.


All the best

Hello to everyone

I had a 6 months uk visa from last year, I used it once and it expired in January 2025

I decided to apply for 2 years

Biometrics - Mon 23rd
Vfs email passport ready - Friday 27th

I didn’t receive any refusal email from ukvi so far

But my worry is why so fast? I have never seen this kind of timeline before just 4 days to decision, I didn’t pay for any sort of piority just normal application. I m kinda nervous. I’ll pick up by Monday. Pls does anyone have an idea why decision so fast even tho I didn’t pay for Piority fast track,

Biometrics was done at Ikeja Lagos.

Bless you all for all meaningful contributions[/quote]
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by dende3: 3:14am On Jul 01, 2025
Yoms47:
Hello, i want to believe they are attending to renewal faster as my two years renewal came out in 5 working days .



quote author=Gentleman07 post=135941210]
Picked up my passport today with 2 years visa

It was quite fast just 4 days from biometrics to pick up email.

I was in the uk for 6 weeks on my 6 month last year. Submitted everything I saw on the thread but I guess submitting a my bank statement that gives them access to login in real time to access both my personal and company account might be the reason for the swift response.

Thank you all on the platform for the insights.


All the best

Hello to everyone

I had a 6 months uk visa from last year, I used it once and it expired in January 2025

I decided to apply for 2 years

Biometrics - Mon 23rd
Vfs email passport ready - Friday 27th

I didn’t receive any refusal email from ukvi so far

But my worry is why so fast? I have never seen this kind of timeline before just 4 days to decision, I didn’t pay for any sort of piority just normal application. I m kinda nervous. I’ll pick up by Monday. Pls does anyone have an idea why decision so fast even tho I didn’t pay for Piority fast track,

Biometrics was done at Ikeja Lagos.

Bless you all for all meaningful contributions
Congratulations your visa is around the corner Just wait for the Passport
pick up letter
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by LadyCaplin: 9:05am On Jul 01, 2025
Congratulations!

Gentleman07:
Picked up my passport today with 2 years visa

It was quite fast just 4 days from biometrics to pick up email.

I was in the uk for 6 weeks on my 6 month last year. Submitted everything I saw on the thread but I guess submitting a my bank statement that gives them access to login in real time to access both my personal and company account might be the reason for the swift response.

Thank you all on the platform for the insights.


All the best

Hello to everyone

I had a 6 months uk visa from last year, I used it once and it expired in January 2025

I decided to apply for 2 years

Biometrics - Mon 23rd
Vfs email passport ready - Friday 27th

I didn’t receive any refusal email from ukvi so far

But my worry is why so fast? I have never seen this kind of timeline before just 4 days to decision, I didn’t pay for any sort of piority just normal application. I m kinda nervous. I’ll pick up by Monday. Pls does anyone have an idea why decision so fast even tho I didn’t pay for Piority fast track,

Biometrics was done at Ikeja Lagos.

Bless you all for all meaningful contributions
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by onile1975: 6:38pm On Jul 01, 2025
At gentleman congratulations

Pls give us the list of documents you use to
Collect the two years visa?

2) how much is ur annual salary and living expenses?
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Opey4luv(m): 11:09pm On Jul 01, 2025
Good evening bosses

I am a medical doctor practicing in Nigeria, employed with a private hospital where I work permanently. I am also currently undergoing my NYSC scheme.

I am booked for my PLAB 2 (UK Licencing Exam for medical doctors) in mid October.

Evidences: Plab 2 booking, invitation from GMC for the exam, evidence of passing Plab 1, evidence of passing IELTS

I intend to apply for a 6 months visitor’s visa to the UK in August with the exam as the purpose of the visit. My itinerary is about 2.5 million naira (flight, transport). I will be staying with a friend (my roommate from medical school who works as a nurse in the UK).

My concern is the cleanliness of my account. I plan to submit my Standard Chartered Bank account statement. I receive my monthly salary from the private hospital into this account. I also intend to submit an appointment letter, annual leave, from the hospital. (However, they do not send me payslips).

The account currently sits at 1.5 million naira, the only large withdrawal from it in the last 6 months is the payment for booking the exam. Also, I will be transferring money from my other banks accounts, locum duties from other hospitals, NYSC allowances etc into the Standard Chartered bank account until the visa application in August. This will build the account to over 3 million. I am also getting a parental support of 1 million from my dad.

Will these evidences suffice for a 10 days visit to sit an exam? Or, should I go with the safer option of using my friend (ex-roommate) as the sponsor of the visit? He earns £2.7k monthly as a staff nurse in the NHS, has pay slips going back 6 months.

However, his bank statement shows some large withdrawals in the last 3 months. However, before my August application, he should have been able to save north of £4k into the account.

Nil immigration intention at this time. I just want to pass my exam and come back home on the weekend of the exam.

One of my ties back to Nigeria includes completing my NYSC Scheme. I am conflicted if I should even state this since I don’t think I will get a leave letter from my PPA or NYSC).

Other ties are coming back to my permanent role in the hospital I currently work.


Looking forward to your opinions and guidance.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by giselle237: 6:34am On Jul 02, 2025
@opey4luv
Use @sokotogudali ‘s guide and naseer khan’s blog on plab2 to present your application.
It is not really about all the hurdles you have mentioned but if you can successfully prove to them that you would return home.
Nysc is complicated and if you can not get a letter from them to say you are returning then donnot put them in the mix.
Ideally you should present a no objection or leave letter from your employers saying your leave approved for such and such date, you are expected to be back at wokr on such date etc
Keep your account clean. I would not use sponsorship pf the staff nurse friend as it complicates things.
You are also planning to have multiple deposits into ine account over a short period of time just before your visa application— don’t do it.
This complicates everything.
For salaries, locums, nysc pay etc there must be documentation to back up the origin of all these funds. If you can not provide it and present such an account—- refusal is likely.
Lastly, I would advise you also have a look at the UKMG prioritisation for medical jobs policy that would be passed on Thursday this week—- just so you can have a back up plan.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by IGIG: 10:33am On Jul 02, 2025
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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Channeltracy(m): 10:52am On Jul 02, 2025
IGIG:
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