Brightingsus:


Oh, I think more applications come from Nigeria than the 'Tanzania', so they may not be facing loads of applications compared to Nigeria.

Very correct, u cannot rule out the fact that the volume of applications from Nigeria is alot higher than Tanzania. However, each application is treated with its own uniqueness and specifics. I applied alongside a friend of mine on 31st July and my application was decided on 14th August while my friend's was decided on 16th August. I got a decision mail from TLS today. In a nutshell, each application is treated with its own uniqueness. Less I forget , my friend is a 1st timer applicant.

Hello house,

so my sister called me now that she got the mail that hers and my mum's passport is ready for collection at VAC. Meanwhile I still cant track mine on the UKVI website. And we applied together on july 27th, to travel as a family trip. Who have an idea why my document is not been treated, is it because I'm a first timer?

kayzuz:
Hello house,

so my sister called me now that she got the mail that hers and my mum's passport is ready for collection at VAC. Meanwhile I still cant track mine on the UKVI website. And we applied together on july 27th, to travel as a family trip. Who have an idea why my document is not been treated, is it because I'm a first timer?

You are a first timer while they are renewing

Hi guys. Sorry to bother yall.
D last time I applied for a six months UK visa, one of these travel agency guys opposite d TLS lekki office helped me paY the online fee as I had an issue with using my personal ATM.
(I had already filled d form at home, I jus had to employ his service to help me pay)
Can anyone pls tell how much it currently costs if I hav go tru dat same process again?

justwise:
Please continue posting your enquiries here, the previous thread has reached and passed 400 pages.

Part2 is here for reference purposes https://www.nairaland.com/823855/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part

Hi guys. Sorry to bother yall.
D last time I applied for a six months UK visa, one of these travel agency guys opposite d TLS lekki office helped me paY the online fee as I had an issue with using my personal ATM.
(I had already filled d form at home, I jus had to employ his service to help me pay)
Can anyone pls tell how much it currently costs if I hav go tru dat same process again?

Infiosa:

Very correct, u cannot rule out the fact that the volume of applications from Nigeria is alot higher than Tanzania. However, each application is treated with its own uniqueness and specifics. I applied alongside a friend of mine on 31st July and my application was decided on 14th August while my friend's was decided on 16th August. I got a decision mail from TLS today. In a nutshell, each application is treated with its own uniqueness. Less I forget , my friend is a 1st timer applicant.

Please what type of visa did you submit and what location?
This timing is so fast

I applied for 6months UK visit visa (standard service) since May 17th and i am yet to get a response since then.
I called the UKVI about 3weeks ago,they said application not yet decided. Pls those who have called to escalate,what/how do u tell them to escalate it once an agent picks the call?(did the escalation get them to decide application on time,within how many days) Travel date has passed and i am first timer. This is becoming depressing,pls help!!!

Kalabariprinces:


Please what type of visa did you submit and what location?
This timing is so fast

It was in Ikeja TLS center and the visa type is 6 month visiting.

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No I didn't. I used the UKVI website to check using my reference number GWF...........

Brightingsus Ekpotek justwise tatpat at last. I just got this mail from TLScontact

Dear ..............,.....................,

Your passport and any returned supporting documentation have now arrived back at the TLScontact UK

Visa Application Centre.

Collection in Person

To retrieve your documents, you will need to provide the following:

If collecting yourself:

Your Application ChecklistOriginal Photographic IDCopy of Your Photographic ID

If collecting using a representative (NOT APPLICABLE FOR APPLICATIONS LODGED IN NIGERIA, REFER TO OUR WEBSITE):

Your Application Checklist, Your Original Photographic ID, Copy of Your Photographic ID.

Representative’s Original Photographic IDCopy of Representative’s Photographic IDSigned Letter of Authorisation from You (clearly stating the Representative’s details)

You can check collection times and the centre address on the Visa Centre Information page of the country

website where you applied.

Important: You are advised to make prompt arrangements to collect your documents from the Visa Application

Centre as TLScontact is only able to hold them for 30 days. After this time they will be returned to UK

Visas and Immigration, who will pass them on to the issuing authority.

Return by Courier

If your documents are being sent back to you by courier, it will be dispatched within 24 business hours. You will

receive an additional email from TLScontact to confirm when they have been dispatched. The local

courier service provider may also confirm this with you, depending upon which courier is used in your area.

Kind regards,

TLScontact
UK VIsas & Immigration

my question now is. with all this requested. can I just walk straight to TLScontact for my document as I did not apply for courier service? Or is there a way to apply for collection? please answer me.

McGibson:
my question now is. with all this requested. can I just walk straight to TLScontact for my document as I did not apply for courier service? Or is there a way to apply for collection? please answer me.

yes you can

McGibson:
my question now is. with all this requested. can I just walk straight to TLScontact for my document as I did not apply for courier service? Or is there a way to apply for collection? please answer me.

Yes, go straight to TLS for your document, don't forget to take the document checklist you were given in TLS after your documents were scanned on the day of your biometric.

AmbivertMe:
I applied for 6months UK visit visa (standard service) since May 17th and i am yet to get a response since then.
I called the UKVI about 3weeks ago,they said application not yet decided. Pls those who have called to escalate,what/how do u tell them to escalate it once an agent picks the call?(did the escalation get them to decide application on time,within how many days) Travel date has passed and i am first timer. This is becoming depressing,pls help!!!

For the first time I'm seing someone who submitted before me and decision not made yet.

I did biometrics on the 14th of June and till date no decision made and I wonder what on earth could cause the delay and mine was medical visa which is under standard visitor visa.

Good day house, I mentioned earlier that I applied for a visiting visa and I got it in June.
My issue is this,I was supposed to travel to UK for 2 weeks in June during my leave and my documents from work supported that. However my visa came out 3 days after I was supposed to have traveled. So I deferred the trip to Sept.
Do I need to get a letter from work indicating this and that I'll be on leave in Sept instead? I'm a first time traveler,don't want to have issues with their immigration there. Thank you

wrongnumber:


For the first time I'm seing someone who submitted before me and decision not made yet.

I did biometrics on the 14th of June and till date no decision made and I wonder what on earth could cause the delay and mine was medical visa which is under standard visitor visa.

I really don't understand this, the wait is really depressing applied since June as well

Hello All,

My sister got hers and my mum's passport today with 2yrs visa on both. When is it likely for a decision to be made on my application.

I am new here , got these message today, please what does it implies. I submitted on the 4th july and wasnt expecting this message again.

Hi

I am a first time visitor to the United Kingdom and would want to know the full requirements for a one year business visa. What are the requirements for obtaining a business visa? Thanks for your reply.

ijeshaoflondon:
I am new here , got these message today, please what does it implies. I submitted on the 4th july and wasnt expecting this message again.

My mum, son and brother applied same day and we got this message last week Friday. I think the UK office are just reviewing these applications. Let's hope we get a response soon.

kayzuz:
Hello All,

My sister got hers and my mum's passport today with 2yrs visa on both. When is it likely for a decision to be made on my application.

Congrats to your sister and mum. When did they have the biometrics?!

Infiosa:

Very correct, u cannot rule out the fact that the volume of applications from Nigeria is a lot higher than Tanzania. However, each application is treated with its own uniqueness and specifics. I applied alongside a friend of mine on 31st July and my application was decided on 14th August while my friend's application was decided on 16th August. I got a decision email from TLS today. In a nutshell, each application is treated with its own uniqueness. Less I forget, my friend is a 1st-time applicant.

I have been granted a six-month visiting visa. I took biometrics on 31st July and application was decided on 14th August on UKVI website. The decision mail was sent on 20th August from TLS and collection was sent on 21st August. I collected my document today, 22nd August 2017. Like I have said that each application is treated with its uniqueness. Good luck to other applicants.

Infiosa:


I have been granted a six-month visiting visa. I took biometrics on 31st July and application was decided on 14th August on UKVI website. The decision mail was sent on 20th August from TLS and collection was sent on 21st August. I collected my document today, 22nd August 2017. Like I have said that each application is treated with its uniqueness. Good luck to other applicants.

Congratulations! You
Was that your first Visa? Because I saw somewhere you wrote your first application was faster?


At least it was worth the wait. Congratulations once again

themusketeer:


Congratulations!
Was that your first Visa? Because I saw somewhere you wrote your first application was faster?

Since may� Wow !

At least it was worth the wait. Congratulations once again

Thanks, this is not my first UK visa. It didn't start in May, it all began in July and biometrics was taken on July 31st.

demashi:


Congrats to your sister and mum. When did they have the biometrics?!

all 3 of us submitted on the 27th of july, and mine is still undecided

kayzuz:


all 3 of us submitted on the 27th of july, and mine is still undecided

I understand how it feels. Don't worry too much, it will be decided soon. Just be positive.

dohyn:
Good day house, I mentioned earlier that I applied for a visiting visa and I got it in June.
My issue is this,I was supposed to travel to UK for 2 weeks in June during my leave and my documents from work supported that. However my visa came out 3 days after I was supposed to have traveled. So I deferred the trip to Sept.
Do I need to get a letter from work indicating this and that I'll be on leave in Sept instead? I'm a first time traveler,don't want to have issues with their immigration there. Thank you

Yes you should. Just in case you need to explain why you didn't travel on the date indicated in your application.

Hello house,
My Sons visit Visa was refused Though i will be making a fresh application immediately. He applied alongside my wife on July 4. while his has been decided, my wife's is still pending.

The Decision states:
You state you will visit the Uk with your parent (Singular. While in the application it was stated both parents). In light of their(plural) refusal (Yes my wife was denied also in 2015 but she reapplied alongside my son,. Moreso, i am a Uk citizen with a copyof my passport attached to hisdocuments, so how was ever possible for me to be denied). I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry for a purpose that is permited by the visitor routes or that you intend to leave the UK on completion of your visit(i Run a private hospital and i attached a letter stating my position as well as the CAC of the hospital. Also stated clearly we are going for a Family vacation). I am not satisfied that there are sufficient funds to adequately cover the cost of your visit and maintain and accomodate you for the duration of your visit, or meet the cost of your onward or return journey(Bank statements of over 8million and sponsorship was attached, likewise a letter, bank statement and utility bill from our host(my sister) in Uk were also attached). I am not satisfied that adequate arrangements have been made for your travel to , reception and care in the Uk......

Any future visa applications you make will be considered on their individual merits, however you are likely to be refused unless;
1. your person circumstances change significantly between now and your next application.
2. you provide compelling new evidence with your next application.

Note: This application is for a 10month Old ooo.

Thanks

themusketeer:



Yes you should. Just in case you need to explain why you didn't travel on the date indicated in your application.

dayosaba:
Hello house,
My Sons visit Visa was refused Though i will be making a fresh application immediately. He applied alongside my wife on July 4. while his has been decided, my wife's is still pending.

The Decision states:
You state you will visit the Uk with your parent (Singular. While in the application it was stated both parents). In light of their(plural) refusal (Yes my wife was denied also in 2015 but she reapplied alongside my son,. Moreso, i am a Uk citizen with a copyof my passport attached to hisdocuments, so how was ever possible for me to be denied). I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry for a purpose that is permited by the visitor routes or that you intend to leave the UK on completion of your visit(i Run a private hospital and i attached a letter stating my position as well as the CAC of the hospital. Also stated clearly we are going for a Family vacation). I am not satisfied that there are sufficient funds to adequately cover the cost of your visit and maintain and accomodate you for the duration of your visit, or meet the cost of your onward or return journey(Bank statements of over 8million and sponsorship was attached, likewise a letter, bank statement and utility bill from our host(my sister) in Uk were also attached). I am not satisfied that adequate arrangements have been made for your travel to , reception and care in the Uk......

Any future visa applications you make will be considered on their individual merits, however you are likely to be refused unless;
1. your person circumstances change significantly between now and your next application.
2. you provide compelling new evidence with your next application.

Note: This application is for a 10month Old ooo.

Sorry about this sad outcome. From what it might appeared, your wife may likely to be denied since it was a joint application. Reading through the refusal letter, let me harzard a guess which I may be wrong. The ECO having noted that you are british citizen is worried that your son of less than a year old does not have a british passport! Why? The ECO is suspecting that you want to use visit visa route to immigrate him into the UK rather than get him a British passport which he is entitled to by applying from outside the UK. Note the bold. My advise is that you apply for your son british passport as he will never be issue a visit visa as long as you his father is a British Citizen. My Opinion.

dayosaba:
Hello house,
My Sons visit Visa was refused Though i will be making a fresh application immediately. He applied alongside my wife on July 4. while his has been decided, my wife's is still pending.

The Decision states:
You state you will visit the Uk with your parent (Singular. While in the application it was stated both parents). In light of their(plural) refusal (Yes my wife was denied also in 2015 but she reapplied alongside my son,. Moreso, i am a Uk citizen with a copyof my passport attached to hisdocuments, so how was ever possible for me to be denied). I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry for a purpose that is permited by the visitor routes or that you intend to leave the UK on completion of your visit(i Run a private hospital and i attached a letter stating my position as well as the CAC of the hospital. Also stated clearly we are going for a Family vacation). I am not satisfied that there are sufficient funds to adequately cover the cost of your visit and maintain and accomodate you for the duration of your visit, or meet the cost of your onward or return journey(Bank statements of over 8million and sponsorship was attached, likewise a letter, bank statement and utility bill from our host(my sister) in Uk were also attached). I am not satisfied that adequate arrangements have been made for your travel to , reception and care in the Uk......

Any future visa applications you make will be considered on their individual merits, however you are likely to be refused unless;
1. your person circumstances change significantly between now and your next application.
2. you provide compelling new evidence with your next application.

Note: This application is for a 10month Old ooo.

so sorry for this unwanted outcome, what @ekpotek said is true, apply for your son's British passport here in Nigeria, if not, they wouldn't grant him a visa since they know he is entitled to a British passport.

dayosaba:
Hello house,
My Sons visit Visa was refused Though i will be making a fresh application immediately. He applied alongside my wife on July 4. while his has been decided, my wife's is still pending.

The Decision states:
You state you will visit the Uk with your parent (Singular. While in the application it was stated both parents). In light of their(plural) refusal (Yes my wife was denied also in 2015 but she reapplied alongside my son,. Moreso, i am a Uk citizen with a copyof my passport attached to hisdocuments, so how was ever possible for me to be denied). I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry for a purpose that is permited by the visitor routes or that you intend to leave the UK on completion of your visit(i Run a private hospital and i attached a letter stating my position as well as the CAC of the hospital. Also stated clearly we are going for a Family vacation). I am not satisfied that there are sufficient funds to adequately cover the cost of your visit and maintain and accomodate you for the duration of your visit, or meet the cost of your onward or return journey(Bank statements of over 8million and sponsorship was attached, likewise a letter, bank statement and utility bill from our host(my sister) in Uk were also attached). I am not satisfied that adequate arrangements have been made for your travel to , reception and care in the Uk......

Any future visa applications you make will be considered on their individual merits, however you are likely to be refused unless;
1. your person circumstances change significantly between now and your next application.
2. you provide compelling new evidence with your next application.

Note: This application is for a 10month Old ooo.

Hello sir, was your UK host (your sister) called by the ECO? The UK sponsors are usually called...