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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by giselle237: 12:39pm On Sep 29, 2025
Promise61:
In my application it was stated that I earn 300k per month that I make 3600000, additional income I wrote that I make 24000000 per year also rent of 2000000 is paid into my account monthly I submitted my house receipt, house documents. I submitted my Cac documents and as of today my Cac is active but they wrote inactive I wrote that I spend 380000 monthly but they wrote 150k I’m so confused and heartbroken with this decision don’t know what to do next please I need your advice.
Send a complaint as the application was badly handled.
You may get visa based on this technicality however your original circumstances are skeptical.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by BangaRice: 2:07pm On Sep 29, 2025
IjayaDubai:
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Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by YeyeBoyfriend: 2:27pm On Sep 29, 2025
People of Ibadan, Vfs global just announced this

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Manlikechims: 4:36pm On Sep 30, 2025
An update of timeline for those who may be worried about their application(s) taking longer than 7 days. Coincidentally I knew a number of people that applied around the same time and the latest time anyone received their visa back was 7 days. None of them did priority.
For context everyone of them including me are frequent travelers. We also all had previous UK visas.
Mine took 13 working days, I submitted along with my child. The only difference in the application with the people I knew were that they applied alone - no spouse or child(ren)
I tracked up until this morning and nothing but got an email by noon to pick up our passports so I am also not sure if the VFS tracking actually works in real time.
Sharing this because of the anxiety of the wait and I knew how much I was looking for answers.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by cutelass: 7:14pm On Sep 30, 2025
Biometrics: 23rd September
UKVI: Application arrives at DMC 25th Sept
DHL email: 30 Sept (passport is being returned)

No refusal nor decision-made email. Who has had an experience like this please.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Manlikechims: 8:28am On Oct 01, 2025
cutelass:
Biometrics: 23rd September
UKVI: Application arrives at DMC 25th Sept
DHL email: 30 Sept (passport is being returned)

No refusal nor decision-made email. Who has had an experience like this please.
If you did not get a refusal mail from UK visa decisions then be expecting to see a visa in your passport.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by shakz(m): 7:10pm On Oct 01, 2025
cutelass:
Biometrics: 23rd September
UKVI: Application arrives at DMC 25th Sept
DHL email: 30 Sept (passport is being returned)

No refusal nor decision-made email. Who has had an experience like this please.
On your VFS page, as the update changed to decision recieved? Also was it Abuja or Lagos?
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by cutelass: 9:07pm On Oct 01, 2025
shakz:
On your VFS page, as the update changed to decision recieved? Also was it Abuja or Lagos?
On VFS page, it says application received.

VAC is Enugu
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by GREATNESS25: 12:13am On Oct 02, 2025
Pls my friend and his family was refused visa with the reasons below:

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by GREATNESS25: 12:22am On Oct 02, 2025
How can this be addressed
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by killaskillz: 8:32am On Oct 02, 2025
Hi, I'm planning to apply for my mom's visa, do you have any tips for me? She was previously denied a year ago, I wasn't sponsoring her then but now I am. I currently work in the UK
aragbaboy:
Decided to use 2 months bank statement and the visa was issued.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by killaskillz: 8:42am On Oct 02, 2025
Hi, I'm planning to apply for a visitors visa for my mom. Her previous application (2024) was declined due to financial proof, then, she was the one sponsoring but now I'll be sponsoring. I've been working in the UK for over a year now. Regarding my payslips, over the past 3 months, it's not been the same amount as my salary has increased over that time frame. Would that be an issue?
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by killaskillz: 8:49am On Oct 02, 2025
Please, where do i come in, in the application. I will be tsking care of all the financial. What other supporting documents should I include please?
Thanks

jmoore:
Your cousin should be the host sponsor.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by jmoore(m): 9:54am On Oct 02, 2025
killaskillz:
Please, where do i come in, in the application. I will be tsking care of all the financial. What other supporting documents should I include please?
Thanks
If you are the one taking care of 100% of cost of trip, then you write the amount in 'How much are you personally going to spend'.

Supporting documents are payslips, bank statement and employment offer letter if you are employed.

If you are self employed, then bank statement is okay.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Manlikechims: 10:03am On Oct 02, 2025
GREATNESS25:
How can this be addressed
Did you add a cover note explaining your source of income etc?
The 25k does sound outrageous sha.
I think you need to shed more light on the the circumstances so people here can advise you appropriately. Their a lot of folks in here who are very knowledgeable on this.
How many kids etc?
I think we always assume they will understand. These guys like explanations and transparency.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by cutelass: 10:13am On Oct 02, 2025
cutelass:
On VFS page, it says application received.

VAC is Enugu
We were three persons that applied, same day, same venue. Two passports received, one is yet to be out. What could be the reason please.

Same purpose of visit, same destination. The two passports that were received with visas applied for 6 months. The third person applied for two years visa. Could that be the reason?
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by GREATNESS25: 10:54am On Oct 02, 2025
Manlikechims:
Did you add a cover note explaining your source of income etc?
The 25k does sound outrageous sha.
I think you need to shed more light on the the circumstances so people here can advise you appropriately. Their a lot of folks in here who are very knowledgeable on this.
How many kids etc?
I think we always assume they will understand. These guys like explanations and transparency.
The 25K is for 5 persons, husband and wife and 3 children
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Cashmadam: 11:05am On Oct 02, 2025
GREATNESS25:
The 25K is for 5 persons, husband and wife and 3 children
25k Pounds for 5 people to spend how many days in the UK on vacation?

That is enough reason for a refusal. There are other reasons that I spotted in the refusal letter but this 25k is more than enough reason for refusal.

UK visa officers are not impressed with money like the average Nigerian. With your millions or billions, they will happily deny you visa.

Next time, please note that you don't need more than 2,000 Pounds per person. That is 10,000 Pounds for a family of 5.

Another red flag, I assume you have no travel history. Yet, so much money in your accounts. To the visa officer, it's not adding up...

Your monthly cost of living is too high in comparison to your stated income.

If you earn 45m per annum, how did you save so much money in FX? The visa officer would wonder...

Your bank statements do not reflect your new address..

You need to tidy up your financial circumstance. Don't think all they want to see is money. No. They want to see how you can afford the trip and most importantly, ties to Nigeria that will bring you back after your vacation.

Good luck!
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Manlikechims: 11:37am On Oct 02, 2025
GREATNESS25:
The 25K is for 5 persons, husband and wife and 3 children
ALL SPOT on at what cashmadam stated.

In my own case I am self employed. Though I am a FREQUENT traveler and have had multiple UK visas, i always renew my visa as though its a fresh application.

I had less than a million naira in my primary personal account infact in one of my accounts I had less than 20, 000 naira but their was history of inflows and outflows which were substantial amounts and evidence that I was the one spending as some were POS transactions and withdrawals.
My business account had the bulk of my funds but also evidence that I am able to spend from my business account. Which also reflected in the statement of account for things like domestic staff salaries, kids fees etc

I moved money into another personal account from my business account which I had intended to use to pay for the visa fees for myself and family the day before printing my statement. This didn’t raise any issues because funds came from my business account and it wasn’t an usual thing.

To be honest, if I were the ECO I’d also have refused you.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by GREATNESS25: 11:59am On Oct 02, 2025
Cashmadam:
25k Pounds for 5 people to spend how many days in the UK on vacation?

That is enough reason for a refusal. There are other reasons that I spotted in the refusal letter but this 25k is more than enough reason for refusal.

UK visa officers are not impressed with money like the average Nigerian. With your millions or billions, they will happily deny you visa.

Next time, please note that you don't need more than 2,000 Pounds per person. That is 10,000 Pounds for a family of 5.

Another red flag, I assume you have no travel history. Yet, so much money in your accounts. To the visa officer, it's not adding up...

Your monthly cost of living is too high in comparison to your stated income.

If you earn 45m per annum, how did you save so much money in FX? The visa officer would wonder...

Your bank statements do not reflect your new address..

You need to tidy up your financial circumstance. Don't think all they want to see is money. No. They want to see how you can afford the trip and most importantly, ties to Nigeria that will bring you back after your vacation.

Good luck!
Thanks for your input. However, what do you advice when reapplying
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by GREATNESS25: 12:03pm On Oct 02, 2025
Manlikechims:
ALL SPOT on at what cashmadam stated.

In my own case I am self employed. Though I am a FREQUENT traveler and have had multiple UK visas, i always renew my visa as though its a fresh application.

I had less than a million naira in my primary personal account infact in one of my accounts I had less than 20, 000 naira but their was history of inflows and outflows which were substantial amounts and evidence that I was the one spending as some were POS transactions and withdrawals.
My business account had the bulk of my funds but also evidence that I am able to spend from my business account. Which also reflected in the statement of account for things like domestic staff salaries, kids fees etc

I moved money into another personal account from my business account which I had intended to use to pay for the visa fees for myself and family the day before printing my statement. This didn’t raise any issues because funds came from my business account and it wasn’t an usual thing.

To be honest, if I were the ECO I’d also have refused you.
This is well noted
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by giselle237: 12:10pm On Oct 02, 2025
GREATNESS25:
Thanks for your input. However, what do you advice when reapplying
You can not reapply without explaining everything you bungled up.
Where did all these forex come from..
Where and how are you making 45m a year? No proof.. surely someone earning 4m a month in Nigeria would have travel history. Sorry they don’t want to be the ones to give a visa to you as your circumstances appear fishy even though they may not actually be but they appear fishy.
No travel history but all these forex? Surely someone with all these billions should have a trace to their finances and some substantial ties to Nigeria.
Where are your investments? Where are your ties? Where are your properties? Where are your houses?
No house … and you started staying in your current place 10 months ago…
If you noted this as rented, more red flags. No bought property?
Where are your shares? Stock?
Where are your assets in billions to match this huge amount of money?
The red alert they would put on your application no be here.
25000 pounds on an 11 day trip does not add up. 3 kids do not need more than 1000 per person. Adult max out 1600-2000 per person.
But truly that is not the burden now.
Your finances are very very skeptical. Even the British Prime minister might not even be mentioning this kinds of amounts how much more you a Nigerian and you can not prove its source? 258,000 Gbp is a lot to not be able to show paper proof of how this was amassed.
Re trace your steps as no ECO can give you a visa with such profile.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by GREATNESS25: 12:16pm On Oct 02, 2025
giselle237:
You can not reapply without explaining everything you bungled up.
Where did all these forex come from..
Where and how are you making 45m a year? No proof.. surely someone earning 4m a month in Nigeria would have travel history. Sorry they don’t want to be the ones to give a visa to you as your circumstances appear fishy even though they may not actually be but they appear fishy.
No travel history but all these forex? Surely someone with all these billions should have a trace to their finances and some substantial ties to Nigeria.
Where are your investments? Where are your ties? Where are your properties? Where are your houses?
No house … and you started staying in your current place 10 months ago…
If you noted this as rented, more red flags. No bought property?
Where are your shares? Stock?
Where are your assets in billions to match this huge amount of money?
The red alert they would put on your application no be here.
25000 pounds on an 11 day trip does not add up. 3 kids do not need more than 1000 per person. Adult max out 1600-2000 per person.
But truly that is not the burden now.
Your finances are very very skeptical. Even the British Prime minister might not even be mentioning this kinds of amounts how much more you a Nigerian and you can not prove its source?
Re trace your steps as no ECO can give you a visa with such profile.
The sources are the business and the contract documents and POs were attached. The jobs were done in USd
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by giselle237:
GREATNESS25:
The sources are the business and the contract documents and POs were attached. The jobs were done in USd
You must break it down.
Looks like sharing of national cake kind p that’s why they were set off.
I can not say much here again but you can not assume they know.
Everything must be proven with documentation and explanations to them as if they are 5 year olds.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Cashmadam: 12:24pm On Oct 02, 2025
GREATNESS25:
Thanks for your input. However, what do you advice when reapplying
First, build your savings for at least 6 months.

Prove that you make legitimate income.

Reduce your monthly expenses if possible.

Read all the comments on this platform from January 2025. You will get a lot of useful information.

A lot went wrong with your application. With a denial, you need to work twice as hard to prove that you merit the visa.

Do not risk a second denial as it really does make matters worse. Take your time before your reapply.

Ask questions if they have not already been answered on this platform.

Always remember: every visa officer is trained to believe you want to stay in their Country illegally. It is your responsibility to prove that you do not have the intent.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Manlikechims: 12:34pm On Oct 02, 2025
GREATNESS25:
The sources are the business and the contract documents and POs were attached. The jobs were done in USd
You’d have to break it down like you’re sharing info with a kindergarten student to them. Remember we are a country known for illegitimate businesses and having access to documents that can be obtained just by paying for it.

If your PO‘s are from reputable firms and proof of job execution, contracts etc it may be easier to explain.


Issue 1- the 25k
Issue 2- The funds in your account.
Issue 3- Your Address on bank not matching that of your residence- ——this is even easier to explain, if you’ve operated the account long before you moved to your now new permanent address or it’s your office address.

Just take it one issue at a time and reflect.
If you also notice they use OANDA page for conversion. So you may want to also use that to always convert the amount.

In practical sense, I think depending on each child’s age they don’t need more than 500 pounds for spending. My teenage child I always put 200 pounds for spending money as budget. Any other gets 100 pounds.

I am sharing this with you so you can relate and see the practical side of it.

With 100 pounds in the UK you’d enter a primark shop and really shop.

Look at bookings.com to give you an idea of hotels
Look at google flight for ticket. Air maroc, air peace are always the cheapest flights where you don’t need a transit visa. So use that to give an idea-
1.5m x 5 on ticket gives you 7.5m that’s about 3,800 pounds.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Obasogie00(m): 1:39pm On Oct 02, 2025
Scottotas1:
Good evening house, please I need some help here, i help my nephew to apply for EUSS permit and a refusal letter was sent last 2 week base on his NPC birth certificate issued 9years after birth,but the problem now is since the refusal till now his passport has not been sent back what should I do? Thank you house for your quick response.
Hi I think this is for EUSS family permit dependent child under 21.
A DNA test is required for this and any document like WAEC certificate that carries the child’s date of birth then add the NPC to it with a cover letter explaining that a birth certificate was not issued at the time of birth.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Obasogie00(m): 1:57pm On Oct 02, 2025
Nikkyberry027:
Thank you, I'll keep apologizing to him because I do not want any hitch over there for our son.
I don’t know if there is a way I could contact you even if it’s via email.
I’m on the same visa as your son and my parents are separated as well. I had my visa in 2021 and on the route to get settled status and I can confirm for you that your son need to prove dependency on his dad on some of his applications like for schools, student finance loans and even to apply for settled status he is required to prove the relationship with the dad exist and still on going.
To do this they need to be in the same address, bank transfer from dad to son, prove that dad pays the utility bills in the address your son lives in and bank statement in his dad’s address that is address to him (your son)
Kindly reach out to me if you can so I can explain more.
luisobasogie@gmail.com
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by killaskillz: 2:22pm On Oct 02, 2025
Thanks.
Any idea how much visa office in port harcourt cost?

jmoore:
If you are the one taking care of 100% of cost of trip, then you write the amount in 'How much are you personally going to spend'.

Supporting documents are payslips, bank statement and employment offer letter if you are employed.

If you are self employed, then bank statement is okay.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by killaskillz: 2:35pm On Oct 02, 2025
Also, what do i submit as proof of relationship with my mom? She was on my initial visa application that brought me to the UK, I have NPC birth certificate and pictures of us together. Would those suffice?

jmoore:
If you are the one taking care of 100% of cost of trip, then you write the amount in 'How much are you personally going to spend'.

Supporting documents are payslips, bank statement and employment offer letter if you are employed.

If you are self employed, then bank statement is okay.
Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Obasogie00(m): 3:08pm On Oct 02, 2025
Manlikechims:
Do people usually get the refusal mail first before they get their passport if it is refuse?

If you did not get a refusal mail from UK visa decisions then be expecting to see a visa in your passport.
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