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But we also have a lot in the bracket of 9wks+ who haven't gotten their visas or a reasonable update up till now. Is that a case of not heeding to instructions or the Naija mindset

If it takes them longer and Irish schools understand, then it is not a problem.

But when your programme coordinator tells you to defer and get to pay another 200k+ (€500) as deferal charge + other losses cos of visa delays....then that becomes a Big problem and most unfair!!!

Chibabe4Christ:
We dont need to cast all blame to Irish Embassy.. They know how their system works and has clearly stated that all application should be sent 8weeke of processing time, some could not adhere due to unforeseen circumstances.
Abeg atimes we need to heed to instructions, knowing well that they do not have Naija mentatlity.

Standard Medicover - €160 my bad
180 was a mistake

ICaSNg:
In short the UK makes 165k to 500k on each visa application. They've earn alot over the years and also learnt alot. Ireland went from 800 apps in 2018 to over 3000 apps in 2019 with the same number of staff in Abuja.

Its very frustrating but the UK 2 years psw came at the right time. They have no choice than to sit up and step up their game.

Am however interested in your 180 euros for medicover. How come ? Standard is 150 euros

kpelle....just keep at it...God will help you bro. It will be fine

Lerrrrrrrrrry:
This accommodation thing is crazy ooo, I found few and they even gave me date for viewing before you know it , they’ll just text me back and tell me it has been taken .. just like that

Hmm....Question? How does UK handle over 100,000+ study visa applications from Nigeria alone during peak periods and still maintain Three Weeks Turnaround period?

It's not funny. Some here have received deferral notice from school programme coordinators to forego starting programme this September as lectures have already begun.

Possible Implications?
• another €500 deferral charge
• €160 insurance wasted (will have to be purchased again)
• €400 booking charges for residence possibly gone (admin charges will come in where refund is possible)
• possible 10% admin charges for fees paid during refund
• possible N46, 950 visa fees wasted
• wasted One Year (huge and impacts ones goals/progress)
• emotional trauma & pains
• etc..etc..etc...etc

Either this is deliberate or a case of gross incompetence. Either way, we bear the brunt and the losses/pains that comes with these frustrating delays and screwed up visa process!!!

Saying as it is...

phychem:
My advice for those that are yet to receive their visa is to be patient and optimistic. This is peak period for the Irish embassy in Abuja right now and they do not have many visa officers. Many applications has been moved to Dublin for processing especially those that sumitted late.

By broda nothing ooo...on UPS or vfsglobal tracking site. I no fit talk again

TBRZY:
Has it been updated on UPS site?

The vfsglobal questionnaire is part of what you fill and submit with your documentation

wealthmiq:
please those of you that got your visas already, did you submit questionnaire with your application?

I have not ooo

oprahm:
you've gotten your visa?

Embassy of Ireland, Abuja

What an experience? It is well!!!

Read thru But always endeavour to carry out your own personal research in matters of interest 2u


https://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/study-in-ireland/visa-guides/post-study-visa-options-in-ireland/?amp=true

hammed71:
guys please after studies how can I get permanent resident in Ireland and after how many years?
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Lool...more options, more competition...the better for international students

ahiboilandgas:
2 years post study work visa in the .uk now ......weigh your option well

Yeah. ..saw it not long ago. Ireland have to really step up their game now esp in the area of study visa rqdments/processing times.

Tis Brexit eh..Don make UK dey think well now. ..first Tier 1 Visa and now....2yrs PSW

ICaSNg:
CAN SOMEBODY HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!

UK just announced their own 2 years work permit- PSW.

So if you are struggling with getting the required funds for Ireland, UK will be an excellent alternative.

There are some 2 years MBA & MSc programs - where 1st year is for academics, 2nd year for paid internship + dissertation then the 2 years graduate permit and you only need 30 days bank statement for the UK, they don't care where the money came from or who paid into your account.

So US, Canada and even my favorite baby - Ireland can calm down now.

Oya over to you guys!!!

Congratulations bro

kc4ujesus11:
Congrats.
We tap from your blessings !

Another trick...most travel agents might show you flight prices on face value but hide add-ons. Try to book and complete the process (checkout area where you need to make payment) to actually know what you will pay in total.....

Qatar is still cheaper...except for Etihad on Monday wch is the cheapest ($485 + $10 selection of seat). But Etihad on Wednesday and Friday is very expensive.

You can use farecompare, travelstart, wakanow BUT based on my research still find Qatar cheaper.

Very true...if you book days ahead you may find it cheaper than booking a day to travel date for instance...

Emirates though have daily flights from Lagos/Abuja but it's starting price is from N241, 500

damo20:
It depends I advise you check jumia travels or wakanow, or turkish air. I also advise you book early cos the closer it is the more expensive it gets

qatarairways dot com

CastedDude:
Okay. Thank you. Which platform did u purchase it from? Hope ur visa arrives soon. It will end well for u.

booked on hold - xpectin my visa soon

Qatar - $525.31

CastedDude:
No offence but have you bought flight ticket?

do flights give student discount? Not seen anything like that....

CastedDude:
Thanks. Planning on using Qatar Airways as well but will leave on weeekend. Please, how much did you buy ur ticket and did you get any student discount?

Yup...saw it not long ago and I've responded. Ur mail go hide under spam folder...lool

deekaycee:
i Just replied you bro

@deekaycee just sent you a mail. Kindly reply...thanks

University College Dublin

oprahm:
What school?

I applied 30th of July but the embassy said they didn’t get it till 3rd of August so to call them next week to follow up.

It's not in the International Office hands But the coordinators of the Master's programme who are saying ...."they don't permit Late Commencement for the programme ...as it is very intensive. I have pleaded with them and try to get them to understand the visa situation currently in Nigeria Eire Embassy. I even asked for a week (Sept 17th) in our last series of conversations But they wouldn't budge. I don lose weight finish

Gossiplover:
This is sad. I just don't undertand what happened to Ireland embassy this time around. Last year was better than this. I think you should plead with ur school's international office and explain the visa situation to them. You are not the only person that is being delayed by the embassy. The school should understand the delay.

If ur school doesn't extend ur resumption date, then you have to defer the admission. May it end well in ur favour.

Guys I need your candid advice.

As I wait for my visa, my school programme coordinator(s) refused my plea and wouldn't grant me an extension. I'm asked to report for classes starting Tomorrow by 9am or Else defer my place to next year if I can't make it.

Wetin I go do now My head dey boil!!! Submitted on August 5th in Abuja

Course? and were you able to get an extension?

damo20:
I'm going to UCD but I haven't arrived yet.

Hmm, nobody wetin ein talk be that oo. He answered within the context of the question asked. You need to show your bank statement. Read INIS Guidelines on study visa

sirgigs:
In a situation where one has a Sponsor and ones Employer issues an introduction letter are you saying no need to show my bank statement?

If it's to prove employment status, offer/employment/reference letter should be okay. If it's your most recent or current job, in addition to the letter, three months consecutive slips + bank statement could be attached as further documentary proof.

Study leave letter would be in a case where your employer was part of the decision (in support) for you to pursue further studies. That can also be used as "strong home ties" in your application to show you will return to Nigeria after studies to continue your job

We worry our heads at times about what visa officers actually look out for. I don't think you have anything to worry about. Just pray like the rest of us and leave the rest to God

Chibabe4Christ:
Its just an introduction letter from your company but my concerns is must you state in the letter that you are going for a study? If your HR just introduce as a staff without mentioning to the embassy that you are going for a study.. will the embassy frown at it?

Maybe the purpose of the letter is not clear to us.... Is it an introductory letter or a reference saying you are working (or worked) for them? is it to prove your employment status or what?

Maybe you need to state the exact purpose of the letter as it relates to your application and personal circumstances

Chibabe4Christ:
THANKS FOR THE INFO
May be my question is not clear enough,
I mean can the company issue you an introduction stating you are their staff bla bla blah without mentioning going to study.. will the embassy honours it? What if it did not include study will the embassy not accept it

What is the duration of leave letter?

Congratulations

Pelumos:
Visa Issued.

Applied on the 25th of July
Got to Abuja on the 26th of July
Stamped on the 4th of September
Delivered yesterday evening.

Athlone IT - Software Engineering

Very big thanks to IcasNg for this platform and to everyone else on this platform for their meaningful contributions in so many ways.

To others waiting, be rest assured, it will come out positive.

A colleague of mine also submitted on the same day as I did and got his yesterday as well.

lool. ..you don talk am finish

Chibabe4Christ:
Good Evening my people my people...
Congratulations to all our September applicants.. Majority made it.
Please for someone that is working and needed an introduction letter from his company for study visa.. must he let them know he's going for a study.. as in is it compulsory that the company will include it in the introduction letter that he is going for a study

Hmm...easy ooo. Let's correct each other in love. The guy alluded that he is also learning...one love

Akmarley:
This thread is to give full information.. if you can’t do that please stfu and stop giving wrong info .. and you’re still claiming rights when she said you didn’t give the full info.. do you think embassy cares about mistakes ? They’ll just deny the applicant :. Please if you can’t give out the complete information you can f*ck off this thread and let others do
Shalom

Normally those transactions are captured (when account is debited for the treasury bills investment). I cant speak for all banks BUT for Ecobank, the interest + amount invested for the bills is credited back to the account on maturity date.

In the Ecobank scenario, it means the balance in the account will be less by the invested amount as at the time your sponsor request for a printout - assuming you want to apply for a visa with the bank statement at that particular time (b4 bills maturity date).

It might not be a problem if you ask your sponsor to attach with his/her bank statement the Certificate of Tresury Bills Investment wch details things like - yield, maturity date, etc. In your sponsor letter of consent that can be explained with the certificate as supporting evidence.

It could also be a problem since there's a portion of visa guidelines that says - ".....funds in sponsors account should be easily accessible ....."

In my opinion (others can add their experiences), it might be safer to get a co-sponsor just in case the visa officer thinks such funds might not be readily accessible.

Just my Lil one kobo

Emmanuel360:
Guys I need your input on this.

After paying my fee from my sponsors account about 99% of it, the rest of the money in his account was put an treasury bill amounting to 4m with maturity date 12th December. So I'll like to ask, can I still use him as a sponsor or do I have to find a cosponsor.
Please note the money in treasury bill will be available to me when the the bill matures. And please note my sponsor is a pensioner with monthly pension of about 170000(sometimes more).

Input please. Let me know my next step

just to add to what he said under 5

If he is the sole signatory to the business account (as shown by his CAC documents) then it is fine. But if he has other partners, then he has to get a letter of consent from other partners that shows they ALL consent to allow you access to the funds in that account to be used to fund your studies and cover your living expenses.

So confirm again from him if the business is a sole enterprise setup or a limited liability company and be guided as above and in line with what the first writer first wrote.

Best of success bro

kelss5020:
HELLO
1) THE SCHOOLS FEES DOESNT HAVE TO BE PAID FROM HIS ACCOUNT, ITS NOT THE EMBASSY'S CONCERN, YOU CAN PAY FROM ANY ACCOUNT AS LONG AS YOU GET THE RECEIPT OF PAYMENT
2)IT'S NOT NECESSARY EXCEPT YOU HAVE A A GOOD FUNDS THERE, IF YOUR SPONSORS HAS ENOUGH FUNDS TO COVER YOUR LIVING EXPENSES, THEN ITS NOT NECESSARY
3) YES HE CAN, YOU WILL HAVE TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP
4)YES, JUST HIS CAC CERTIFICATE IS SUFFICIENT, TO SHOW HOWS HES A BUSINESSMAN AND HOW HE GETS THE FUNDS IN HIS ACCOUNT
5) YES OF COURSE, AS LONG AS HE GETS A LETTER FROM HIS BANK INDICATING HE'S THE SOLE SIGNATORY TO THAT ACCOUNT
DID I ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS?YOU CAN SEND A MAIL FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION SHA

@deekaycee Big Congratulations

deekaycee:
Visa issued.
Submitted 19th July in Lagos.
Received in Abuja 22nd.
Stamped 30th of August.
Delivered this afternoon.
DBS - Project Management.
God is indeed faithful and I return all glory to him.
For all those waiting for visa approval,God that did mine will do yours. Amen.