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DMainMan:
Your host should write a succint letter of invitation stating the date when you will live with him and the date you will return back to Nigeria. He should also send relevant documents like tenancy agreement, his passport e.t.c. His he providing feeding? You also must provide all relevant documents

Check my post on page 159 for more details.

Whit due respect boss, he does nt need any of this...

MamaEEE:
Whit due respect boss, he does nt need any of this...

When I say host, I mean the brother who is inviting him to the UK.

There have been many refusals if the letter of invitation is vague

It’s not a new application, he has the visa already. If they need any clarifications at point of entry they will ring the host.

DMainMan:
When I say host, I mean the brother who is inviting him to the UK.

There have been many refusals if the letter of invitation is vague

ecton:
Hi everyone.

I have a valid Uk multiple entry visit visa which I used for one week in October and the visa expires in April next year. I want to visit again this December to attend a family member's PhD graduation ceremony and also spend Christmas and new year holiday there. I'll be going with an invitation letter from the graduand and he will also be accommodating me. The total visiting duration would be about 3 weeks + (trying to get a decent fare rate in this rush period).
My worry is if there's any policy on returning visits or if there's a limit to the duration of visit, especially for a second visit.

Do you work or run a business in Nigeria? If yes..what was the reason for your previous visit to the UK?

omopapa:
I have read through the Short Stay Waiver Programme you mentioned and I can confirm categorically that you CANNOT enter Ireland with a UK short stay visa if you are not a citizen of some countries in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Find below extract from http://www.inis.gov.ie/

I have also attached a picture

Short stay visa waiver programme

You may be able to visit Ireland, for less than 90 days, without an Irish visa if you can answer “yes” to each of these questions:
Do you have an eligible UK short stay visa?
and
Does your visit to Ireland end before your permission to stay in UK ends (this is granted by an UK immigration official when you pass through UK immigration)?
and
Was your passport issued by one of the countries listed in the list below?


Eastern Europe

Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Montenegro
Russian Federation
Serbia
Turkey
Ukraine

Middle East

Bahrain
Kuwait2
Oman2
Qatar2
Saudi Arabia

Asia

India
Kazakhstan
Peoples Republic of China1
Thailand
Uzbekistan

You are right Nigeria is not in the list of countries who can use short stay visa to Ireland

customised87:
Jeez, 6 months? I guess[b] I have 3 months more before I get my money back then

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It may not take that long if you keep bothering them

omopapa:
It’s not a new application, he has the visa already. If they need any clarifications at point of entry they will ring the host.

Oh; I thought it is a new application o. Ya, they will ring the host.

MamaEEE:
Whit due respect boss, he does nt need any of this...

Thought it was a new application

Cc @jesuisroya

justwise:
You are right Nigeria is not in the list of countries who can use short stay visa to Ireland

THANKS EVERYONE.
I also looked at the site too and have seen it.
Best regards.

omopapa:
Cc @jesuisroya

jesuisroya:
THANKS EVERYONE.
I also looked at the site too and have seen it.
Best regards.

Yea let him apply for long stay visa which will be easy to get from France though he will need an insurance

During my visa application , I stated I'm staying for 10days but now i intend staying for 15days. Hope that won't cause a problem at the port of entry ?? Also is a most that I use the same hotel I filled in my application form ? Also should i enter tru Heathrow or Gatwick airport?? Pls advice

Morning house, Pls is this email generic from UK embassy, I don't really understand the context, kindly interpret in a simple language

Your visa application is under process by Visits UK.

Depending on the service you purchased, we aim to process:

- Super priority visa applications within 24 hours of biometric submission
- Priority visa applications within 5 working days of biometric submission
- All other visa applications within 15 workings days of biometric submission

You will NOT hear from this office again UNLESS we require any additional information from you, we are unable to meet our target service standard or your application has been refused.

If anyone else contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, they cannot - please report any such approach to UKVI at https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk.

Our commercial partner or agent will contact you when your application has been concluded to arrange collection or delivery.

Kind regards

Visits UK

I just arrived and am spending 1week. Thanks to those responded to my questions.

Good luck and success in decision.

kolajoo:
I just arrived and am spending 1week. Thanks to those responded to my questions.

Good luck and success in decision.

bring choco liki o

Do you have a full hotel booking for the 15 days? Such that if the hotel is called at the airport they would state categorically that you have a place to stay with them for 15 days... nothing less and nothing more.. it must tally with your return ticket. There’s a most probable chance they will be called.
U can enter through any of the airports.

Abeoladele:
During my visa application , I stated I'm staying for 10days but now i intend staying for 15days. Hope that won't cause a problem at the port of entry ?? Also is a most that I use the same hotel I filled in my application form ? Also should i enter tru Heathrow or Gatwick airport?? Pls advice

Abeoladele:
During my visa application , I stated I'm staying for 10days but now i intend staying for 15days. Hope that won't cause a problem at the port of entry ?? Also is a most that I use the same hotel I filled in my application form ? Also should i enter tru Heathrow or Gatwick airport?? Pls advice

You can enter through any airport in as much as you have good reason to visit.
Is not a must for you to use the same hotel but must booked accommodation for that 15 days you intend to use before leaving Nigeria.
For example if in your application, you claim to spend your leave there, make sure you have your leave letter with you, if it is conference, just have document to support your claim.

Good day house, my middle name was skipped on my flight booking , meanwhile I have it in my passport n all , is there a cause for alarm on this ? Have few days to travel

Abeoladele:
During my visa application , I stated I'm staying for 10days but now i intend staying for 15days. Hope that won't cause a problem at the port of entry ?? Also is a most that I use the same hotel I filled in my application form ? Also should i enter tru Heathrow or Gatwick airport?? Pls advice

That is possible because you added extra 5 days which you did not budget for in your application, pray long and hard that you don’t get question about it but when renewing your visa you have to explain it.

Booking a hotel and cancel before you land could land you in trouble at the Poe.

No problem at all.

Nielbaba:
Good day house, my middle name was skipped on my flight booking , meanwhile I have it in my passport n all , is there a cause for alarm on this ? Have few days to travel

Hello Gurus in the house... I greet everyone..pls I want to use my phone to take a clear snap of all the pages of my 6months account statement and convert it to PDF before uploading.. Hope this won't be a bad idea instead of scanning it..
Your prompt responses would be appreciated..
Thanks

I also have a question bothering hotel reservation. I have made a booking for 6 days.I intend to cancel the booking after visa application and get a hotel on arrival.hope this won't affect my visa processes and also hope this won't have a negative effect at POE.

alutachuks:
I also have a question bothering hotel reservation. I have made a booking for 6 days.I intend to cancel the booking after visa application and get a hotel on arrival.hope this won't affect my visa processes and also hope this won't have a negative effect at POE.

Cancelling your hotel reservation has no implication and i repeat has no implication after getting your visa. Where the issue lies is if you don't have confirmed hotel reservation at the POE.

U can. Just dont forget to convert them to pdf and ensure they are clear as u have already stated

alutachuks:
Hello Gurus in the house... I greet everyone..pls I want to use my phone to take a clear snap of all the pages of my 6months account statement and convert it to PDF before uploading.. Hope this won't be a bad idea instead of scanning it..
Your prompt responses would be appreciated..
Thanks

Please make sure your reservation is still valid till you get there (POE) very important. after that, you can decide to cancel

alutachuks:
I also have a question bothering hotel reservation. I have made a booking for 6 days.I intend to cancel the booking after visa application and get a hotel on arrival.hope this won't affect my visa processes and also hope this won't have a negative effect at POE.

Please for God sake, don't try this. I did same but when I got to Heathrow's airport, I had issues and was on the next flight to Nigeria.

alutachuks:
I also have a question bothering hotel reservation. I have made a booking for 6 days.I intend to cancel the booking after visa application and get a hotel on arrival.hope this won't affect my visa processes and also hope this won't have a negative effect at POE.

Amolad111:
Please for God sake, don't try this. I did same but when I got to Heathrow's airport, I had issues and was on the next flight to Nigeria.

Can you be more specific on what happened during the encounter for others to learn.

My last 2 applications so far, i cancelled my hotel reservation after getting my visas & booked a comfortable & convenient one before embarking on the journey. And this is what people i know do always and they have not gotten into trouble. The border patrol officer is only interested in a valid hotel booking not the one you used while booking.

I do noticed also people advising others to spend exactly the number of days they stated in their application. Spending few more days( 3-5 days extra) will not affect your next application once your return ticket covers the extra days.

oak202:
Can you be more specific on what happened during the encounter for others to learn.

My last 2 applications so far, i cancelled my hotel reservation after getting my visas & booked a comfortable & convenient one before embarking on the journey. And this is what people i know do always and they have not gotten into trouble. The border patrol officer is only interested in a valid hotel booking not the one you used while booking.

I do noticed also people advising others to spend exactly the number of days they stated in their application. Spending few more days( 3-5 days extra) will not affect your next application once your return ticket covers the extra days.

That is obviously not true, a budget of 10 days is not the same as a budget of 15days, stating that you are going to stay 10days and given a visa and you went ahead to book a flight a return ticket for 15days is an issue.

Luckily you haven't paid the price yet but many have because its misrepresentation.

alutachuks:
I also have a question bothering hotel reservation. I have made a booking for 6 days.I intend to cancel the booking after visa application and get a hotel on arrival. hope this won't affect my visa processes and also hope this won't have a negative effect at POE.

If you don't have a confirmed hotel booking by the time you get to POE you are likely to be in the next available fight back to Nigeria.

alutachuks:
Hello Gurus in the house... I greet everyone..pls I want to use my phone to take a clear snap of all the pages of my 6months account statement and convert it to PDF before uploading.. Hope this won't be a bad idea instead of scanning it..
Your prompt responses would be appreciated..
Thanks

Why not go to the bank and get an official bank statement or download online from your bank account? Snap shoot of bank account does not make sense. I'm not sure anybody will accept that let alone an embassy.

justwise:
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That is obviously not true, a budget of 10 days is not the same as a budget of 15days, stating that you are going to stay 10days and given a visa and you went ahead to book a flight a return ticket for 15days is an issue.

Luckily you haven't paid the price yet but many have because its misrepresentation.

I totally disagree with this narrative that its a misrepresentation because in every application, you will be asked the number of days used previously which i stated the true number of days. Its when you lie thats when it becomes a misrepresentation.

I applied for 6 months and stated i will spend 5 days which i ended up spending 10 days. I later applied for 2 years which i stated i spent 10 days in my previous visit with dates. I got my 2 years