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cydophobia:
Thank you boss.

Please is insurance required, if yes which insuranc e company is the best ?

jukeman:
This is coming late but I still have to appreciate everyone. This is to say thank you to everyone for their advice and suggestions, especially to Cashmadam and Manlikechims who believe my initial story and advice I reapply immediately 🙏.

Visa was approved after initial refusal. Six months VV for me, my wife and son.

Biometrics was done December 9, 2025.
Received email about decision of my application January 6, 2026
Passport was received from courier January 16,2026.
Visa was approved 🙏

jmoore:
Just upload it blank like that.

That's what I have been doing.

The signature thing and filling the checklist was actually meant for those who want to upload their documents at the biometric center.

As long you choose the selfupload option and uploaded all documents by yourself, the checklist is not needed at the center.

spicyuzo:
Good morning everyone,
I kindly need your support on this:
My sister would like to visit the UK to attend our brother's graduation. (7days visit) (She applied for the 7 days leave from work)
She earns 450K monthly, spends 100K, 1.5m savings , will be sponsored with 1000 pounds by brother and Dad will sponsor the flight ticket 1.5m. We are concerned if her application makes sense? Thanks

giselle237:
Your concerns are valid.
She can not afford the trip. 350k disposable income low.
More so needing 2 financial sponsors for her to go for a graduation ceremony which is not a compulsory event.

Also the budget is too high.
Flight ticket max 650 pounds.
Son and brother graduating does he not have his accommodation? Whereby she can stay and he also provides meals?
That way you reduce the budget drastically.
Brother can then show his payslips or account statement that he can feed her for 7 days. If she wants to feed herself for 7 days then 35 pounds per day is fine. Max 250.
Add that to the flight of 650, max budget should be £900.
If the brother can’t provide accommodation then it’s another financial burden for which her disposable income of 350k x 2 still can not carry.
This application more likely to be refused except by a miracle. The story of father and brother sponsoring will not augur well.

spicyuzo:
Thanks for your quick response. Sorry I didn't add that she will be staying with him in the UK for the duration of the visit.
So again:
Accommodation: Staying with brother
Savings: 1.5m
Sponsorship: Brother dedicated 1K pounds
Flight support: Our dad supports with 1.5m
Salary : 450K (Disposable 350K)
Duration of stay: 7 days
Just thinking about your point on father and brother sponsorship.
If we just top-up her current savings with 1.5m and remove the father sponsorship, will this help in any way?

Goodluck70000:
Good people in the house


Pls as a sponsor do I need to scan all my passport Datapage for uploading?

Champora:
I am currently inviting a friend over to the UK and I will be sending a letter of invitation stating that I will cover his accommodation and feeding. He is well to do and has much ties and finances so that’s not an issue. My concern is that he’s advising I fill out the visa application form on his behalf (ie completing his application for him as me but from the UK while he does biometrics) and says this gives a better chance. Is this possible and true? Is he better off applying on his end by himself with my support documents?

kksamm:
Hello everyone,

Please, my elderly parents has an appointment at VFS Ikeja this week. Can someone please provide a list of the documents they should take there? I did self upload of documents. Also, is there any vital information they need to know about, before getting there? (All to make there appointment stress free).

I noticed that there is no receipt for passport courier return service which I paid for. Should I be bothered about that? What list of documents should they take there, please?

Thank you.

jmoore:
International passport
Appointment letter


I think there should be an indication on the appointment letter that you have paid for passport courier. Check the appointment letter.

mojohnny:
Hello everyone.
Please does anyone have an idea how long a visitors visa is taking these days?
I know it’s typically 3 weeks but I just wanted to know if anyone has gotten theirs recently and if yes - when did they apply.
Thanks

Trendie247:
I got refusal letter for my first application on the 15th (working) day.
I reapplied on 13th January, got approval notification on 21st January

pufframmy:
wow congratulation what change pls share your experiences

Goodluck70000:
Congratulations


Please what was the reason they refused first application?


2) how much is ur monthly income?

3) how much is ur travel expenses in pounce?

4) have you travel before?

Trendie247:
I got refusal letter for my first application on the 15th (working) day.
I reapplied on 13th January, got approval notification on 21st January

Goodluck70000:
Congratulations


Please what was the reason they refused first application?


2) how much is ur monthly income?

3) how much is ur travel expenses in pounce?

4) have you travel before?

MsAnonymous:
My people pls I need help

I submitted my passport for visa consideration last week Friday (Feb 6) and I have an official trip that was announced today. The trip is for Feb 17
How can I collect my passport for now.
I applied for 2 yrs visa