Good day Justwise, I just sent you a PM as regards the UK visa fees

Joeautoz:
Good day Justwise, I just sent you a PM as regards the UK visa fees

Feel free to ask the question here

Good day justwise nd co, I have some issues I need some clarifications.

I intend to visit the UK this December, my uncle will be sending me invite

I have a job nd my monthly salary is £ 416, my account balance is £ 4116.

I intend to stay for one month, direct cost to me will be £ 900 for return ticket, and £ 300 for miscellaneous expenses
M

My uncle will provide accommodation and food, I want to knw wat my chances are nd documents I need to add to my application.

Kukuful1014:
Good day justwise nd co, I have some issues I need some clarifications.

I intend to visit the UK this December, my uncle will be sending me invite

I have a job nd my monthly salary is £ 416, my account balance is £ 4116.

I intend to stay for one month, direct cost to me will be £ 900 for return ticket, and £ 300 for miscellaneous expenses
M

My uncle will provide accommodation and food, I want to knw wat my chances are nd documents I need to add to my application.

Nobody can accurately predicate what your chances are even the ECO will not tell you that until you make your application.

In terms of list of documents to submit..please read few pages back because we have listed them over and over again here from page one to this very page

..just to add...you need to explain in your application form what you will be doing in the UK for one month

justwise:


Nobody can accurately predicate what your chances are even the ECO will not tell you that until you make your application.

In terms of list of documents to submit..please read few pages back because we have listed them over and over again here from page one to this very page

..just to add...you need to explain in your application form what you will be doing in the UK for one month

Ok get ur point justwise, I meant to ask if my finances are good enough.

With the documents, I thought of add my 6 months bank statement, my leave letter, my uncle's bank statement and other relevant documents, want to knw if my ties to my country's is enough since I'm single and only have a job.

Also with the explanation of why I'm spending one month, will I be given a space on the application form to write my explanation or I would have to write on a different paper and add to my documents.

The last question is must I necessary prove my relationship with my uncle since he is my moms brother nd we don't have the same sir name, I only have a couple of mails between us nd he has sent me money once this month

Kukuful1014:
Good day justwise nd co, I have some issues I need some clarifications.

I intend to visit the UK this December, my uncle will be sending me invite

I have a job nd my monthly salary is £ 416, my account balance is £ 4116.

I intend to stay for one month, direct cost to me will be £ 900 for return ticket, and £ 300 for miscellaneous expenses
M

My uncle will provide accommodation and food, I want to knw wat my chances are nd documents I need to add to my application.

One month Holiday ? you better not include that on your application

Solatium:


One month Holiday ? you better not include that on your application

Ok probably a week or two will be ok right?

Anyway I meant to ask if my finances are good enough.
With the documents, I thought of add my 6 months bank statement, my leave letter, my uncle's bank statement and other relevant documents, want to knw if my ties to my country's is enough since I'm single and only have a job.
Also with the explanation of why I'm spending one month, will I be given a space on the application form to write my explanation or I would have to write on a different paper and add to my documents.
The last question is must I necessary prove my relationship with my uncle since he is my moms brother nd we don't have the same sir name, I only have a couple of mails between us nd he has sent me money once this month

Hi guys familiar with UK visa processes.

I today submitted UK visa application in Lagos here. I have a seminar in London in the next 3 weeks.

Key documents I submitted:

1, Letter from my company confirming they're sponsoring the trip
2, The letter states my annual pay, which is decently huge ( N17m). I work in the oil and gas industry.
3, My 6 months payslip


I have visited UK once in the past.

This is just a week trip.


Now, my worry: There was no bank statement (personal or company's) in my submissions. I expect that they don't expect an oil company not to be able to finance a N1m trip and the company's letter expressly confirms they are sponsoring the trip.


Can my visa be denied on the basis of there not being any bank statement? Do company letter and pay slips suffice?

Also, I understand it normally takes 15 working days minimum before UK issues visa. I have 13 working days between the date of application and my visit. I think I got for my last visit within 2 weeks. Could this application coming 13 working days before travel be an issue?

I will like to have the view and experiences of people familiar with UK visa processes on similar issues.

justwise, your opinion needed

UPDATE- Received email on Friday (14th October) that Decision has been made: "A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK."


5th October - Submitted documents in VI office

5th October - Email that "Your UK visa application has now been sent to UK Visas & Immigration for processing"

6th October - Email that "Your ONLINE application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer."

7th October - Email that "Your UK visa application has been received by UK Visas & Immigration and will now be processed in accordance with published timelines."

14th October - Email that "A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK. "

From submitting docs in Lagos to "decision made" was 8 working days.

Hoping it's a positive decision sha.

Good day everyone!!!please I tried paying for visa fee with my gtbank card and it did not go through.please would be glad if I can get any other tip on how to go about it.tanx.


cc.Naira country, just wise, worry359

Good day ladies and gentle men, am innocent from edo state, but base in ibadan, I hereby write to the office of the admin, and all members to advise me. Am proposing to travel 2 canada or U.S.A, and I dnt av my passport yet, and even I dnt no much on visa.. So am now ritin 2 ur imbox or office to assist me by advising me on the necessary steps. Thanks for your swift response. Am #innodinho.

innodinho123:
Good day ladies and gentle men, am innocent from edo state, but base in ibadan, I hereby write to the office of the admin, and all members to advise me. Am proposing to travel 2 canada or U.S.A, and I dnt av my passport yet, and even I dnt no much on visa.. So am now ritin 2 ur imbox or office to assist me by advising me on the necessary steps. Thanks for your swift response. Am #innodinho.

We advise reading back on this section.
https://www.nairaland.com/2656320/usa-visit-visa-part-2
Also see on-line the USA visa site.
Read these and you will learn much.

Travel to other countries is not as simple as wanting to go.

Hi everyone,
please i need your expert advice. i just finished my studies in UK and returned to Nigeria last month. i intend going back November for my graduation and applying for a visitors visa.My brother paid in 1.3m into my acct just like i did when i applied for Tier 4. The question is do i need bank statements, payslips and sponsors letter from him? or can i use my own bank statement alone since the fund is there? Thanks for your help

Please can Someone reply my msg, thanks

Good day house, i'm a student in lagos and i intend travelling to the Uk for a 2weeks holiday. I have a relative based in the Uk whom I intend staying with for my holiday. Please how do I apply for the visa and what necessary documents do I need. Thanks

blackme:
@justwise i'm new to comment here but i've closely followed the instructions, suggestions and submissions. Thus while applying for my UK visit visa I carefully studied the provisions and advice you and so many others highlighted and worked accordingly. I'm thus miffed by the decisions of the UK ECO. On the issue of visiting my friend: It is clearly stated on my form and in my invitation letter that my host is my cousin. On the issue of ties to Nigeria I submitted my marriage certificate,birth certificates of my kids. Etc . I also submitted my bank statements with a covering letter to explain the monies deposited and land purchase duplicate receipts to show proof of authenticity. The skye bank account is also my salary account reflecting more than the money required for my trip over a period of 6months. There was no lumping as the funds available and remitted were from land sales. There was also no reference to my sponsor in anyway despite the fact that I submitted original documents of her job appointment, statements of account, payslips, letter of invitation passport page(british citizen) earning of over £90k as a medical doctor etc. I am confused I need your advice. I still don't understand why my sponsor documents were not mentioned at all and d grounds for refusal are totally incomprehensible. That's why I need your help to help me understand.

The above quote was a part of my interaction on this forum in february 2016, fast forward to October2016 and I'm glad to inform you that I not only got my UK visa, I equally got my US visa making it double testimony. I will explain in details how events unfolded but for now I just want to thank all on this forum especially @kennyscanny @justwise for their advice during the trying period. It would be a great disservice to your efforts if i failed to come back on this forum to share my testimony. May the blessings of the Lord continually locate you guys, I appreciate. Thanks

Hello house,i intend to visit the uk in few months time, my concern is that am on a salary of about 200k but once i get alert of salary payment i move it all into another savings account where i have bulk of my money.

Do i need to present my salary account which has no tangible balance, what could be the implication if i do not submit it.

will my payslip, employment letter, my last promotion letter be enough, showing my present earnings be enough.

has anyone been in this situation and how did it go with them?

thanks.

lexyj123:
Hello house,i intend to visit the uk in few months time, my concern is that am on a salary of about 200k but once i get alert of salary payment i move it all into another savings account where i have bulk of my money.

Do i need to present my salary account which has no tangible balance, what could be the implication if i do not submit it.

will my payslip, employment letter, my last promotion letter be enough, showing my present earnings be enough.

has anyone been in this situation and how did it go with them?

thanks.

I was also in same situation when i applied. I submitted statement for my salary account with a balance less than a thousand naira and then backed it up with savings account statement. So i think you really do not a problem there. Just explain all to the ECO via the additional info box or write a letter. All da best.

blackme:





The above quote was a part of my interaction on this forum in february 2016, fast forward to October2016 and I'm glad to inform you that I not only got my UK visa, I equally got my US visa making it double testimony. I will explain in details how events unfolded but for now I just want to thank all on this forum especially @kennyscanny @justwise for their advice during the trying period. It would be a great disservice to your efforts if i failed to come back on this forum to share my testimony. May the blessings of the Lord continually locate you guys, I appreciate. Thanks

Congratulations! Happy it pays up fine

ofurufu:


UPDATE- Received email on Friday (14th October) that Decision has been made: "A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK."


5th October - Submitted documents in VI office

5th October - Email that "Your UK visa application has now been sent to UK Visas & Immigration for processing"

6th October - Email that "Your ONLINE application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer."

7th October - Email that "Your UK visa application has been received by UK Visas & Immigration and will now be processed in accordance with published timelines."

14th October - Email that "A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK. "

From submitting docs in Lagos to "decision made" was 8 working days.

Hoping it's a positive decision sha.

Any news yet?

lexyj123:
Hello house,i intend to visit the uk in few months time, my concern is that am on a salary of about 200k but once i get alert of salary payment i move it all into another savings account where i have bulk of my money.

Do i need to present my salary account which has no tangible balance, what could be the implication if i do not submit it.

will my payslip, employment letter, my last promotion letter be enough, showing my present earnings be enough.

has anyone been in this situation and how did it go with them?

thanks.

Present both

chaochao:
Hi everyone,
please i need your expert advice. i just finished my studies in UK and returned to Nigeria last month. i intend going back November for my graduation and applying for a visitors visa.My brother paid in 1.3m into my acct just like i did when i applied for Tier 4. The question is do i need bank statements, payslips and sponsors letter from him? or can i use my own bank statement alone since the fund is there? Thanks for your help

Yes and your own bank statement

Good evening all.pls justwise am still waiting for your response!!tanx

sparklerii:
Good evening all.pls justwise am still waiting for your response!!tanx

Only your bank can help you with that. They may be able to allow you go above payment limit set by them

Hello Gurus,

I'm done reading the thread from part 2-3, it's an everyday motivation however, I will be applying in December as im taking my time to build my bank statement.

Here are the questions I want to ask for now;

1) Is it okay to book a hotel 8km away from where tourist attractions are?

2) I have other source of income which is my land that generates income, can i explain to the ECO in an additional box or do I have to write a cover letter in a company letter headed paper?

I intend to stay for 7 days, my monthly salary is 200k after tax and the account balance should be 1.1M. Won't it be a problem if im spending 2 and half months of my salary on the trip?

Pls advice me

ofurufu:

UPDATE- Received email on Friday (14th October) that Decision has been made: "A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK."
5th October - Submitted documents in VI office
5th October - Email that "Your UK visa application has now been sent to UK Visas & Immigration for processing"
6th October - Email that "Your ONLINE application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer."
7th October - Email that "Your UK visa application has been received by UK Visas & Immigration and will now be processed in accordance with published timelines."
14th October - Email that "A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK. "
From submitting docs in Lagos to "decision made" was 8 working days.
Hoping it's a positive decision sha.

justwise:


Any news yet?

I have collected my passport. I got the visa. Without any bank statement!!!

ofurufu:





I have collected my passport. I got the visa. Without any bank statement!!!

Congratulations

sparklerii:
Good day everyone!!!please I tried paying for visa fee with my gtbank card and it did not go through.please would be glad if I can get any other tip on how to go about it.tanx.


cc.Naira country, just wise, worry359

Hi...

Please I'm having the same problem here now, even I just tried five different others GTB MasterCards, still the same thing.

Sorry to ask, but have you gotten to pay it? How.

Hello everyone. Please I need clarification on the general belief that one's budget should not exceed two months salary. For instance if one is on salary of 150k per month, does it mean that one's budget shld not be more than 300k which I don't think is feasible.

Peony200:
Pls the gurus in the house I need una help ooo, here goes my story me and my family of 3 hubby me and son apply for vacation in the uk in May we were refused based on the fact that I stated I was working but did not submit my statement meanwhile I did not submit base on the fact that it was hubby that was sponsoring our trip, And they say hubby is earning five million in a year but in January an amount of 3million naira enter is account, meanwhile he has a total balance of 4.5million with a turnover of 30 million..so I force hubby that I must go for vacation by fire by force we Sha go to Italy embassy for shenghen visa to my greatest surprise we were refused based on the fact that our trip intended stay was not reliable or so so I think it may be because of our age am 23 hubby 27 and our son 3 we submitted with a statement of more than 7 million the issue we having is that uk did not stamp our passports but this idiot shenghen did meanwhile hubby is going for conference in uk meanwhile am planning on going for a course in Canada cause am a makeup artist so right now we don't want make a rash decision pls don't mind my long epistle we just need advice on what step to take

Honestly to get your husband's UK visa and your Canadian visa after these refusals will pose a threat especially if you don't any travel history. Please be careful and make sure you really do your homework well particularly the issue of funds and bank statements before applying again. Good luck.

youseuph:
Hello everyone. Please I need clarification on the general belief that one's budget should not exceed two months salary. For instance if one is on salary of 150k per month, does it mean that one's budget shld not be more than 300k which I don't think is feasible.

That belief is baseless. The budget for your trip will depend on many factors like the nature of the trip, the duration of your stay and how many of you are travelling among others. For example, 300k can never be enough as a budget if you're travelling with your family.

ifeoluwasegun:


Hi...

Please I'm having the same problem here now, even I just tried five different others GTB MasterCards, still the same thing.

Sorry to ask, but have you gotten to pay it? How.

I'm sorry to inform you that all naira master cards whether credit or debit have been suspended from payment of all online intentional transactions. Not only Gtb but its now all banks. In the last 2 weeks Gtb has been reducing their master card daily and monthly limits and now they have all suspended it.

youseuph:
Hello everyone. Please I need clarification on the general belief that one's budget should not exceed two months salary. For instance if one is on salary of 150k per month, does it mean that one's budget shld not be more than 300k which I don't think is feasible.

Spending more than 2months of your salary on a visit to the UK means that you don't earn enough to afford that trip and you don't have strong ties to Nigeria.

With Nigeria in recession and the fall in Nigeria you need a stronger ties to Nigeria to be able to get a visa to the U.K.

segzy0:
Hello Gurus,

I'm done reading the thread from part 2-3, it's an everyday motivation however, I will be applying in December as im taking my time to build my bank statement.

Here are the questions I want to ask for now;

1) Is it okay to book a hotel 8km away from where tourist attractions are?

2) I have other source of income which is my land that generates income, can i explain to the ECO in an additional box or do I have to write a cover letter in a company letter headed paper?

I intend to stay for 7 days, my monthly salary is 200k after tax and the account balance should be 1.1M. Won't it be a problem if im spending 2 and half months of my salary on the trip?

Pls advice me

1. Not really a problem but it depends on the city you are visiting in the U.K.

2. Any, whether in the form or cover letter.

Do a break down of the trip first then you will know whether 2 and half will afford you a trip to the U.K during Christmas period.