justwise:


You did not answer the 1st question.


Staying in a mixed Dormitory room may not be viewed favouritely by the ECO.

Ok....so which hotel should I book bro?
Thank God that's why am here.....pls advice.

justwise:


Are you visiting Brighton or London and how many days do you intend to stay?

Sorry didn't answer this ....
I am visiting Brighton....
They have over lot of interesting places to visit .

12days

justwise:


You submit at least 6months payslip and the same amount of time for bank statement.

I don't think your budget is realistic

You budgeted 41.914K plus for accommodation that is just about £150, in many cities in the UK that is just about 1 or 2 nights cost of hotel accommodation.


The problem here is this..the UK embassy uses unrealistic exchange rate to convert but when you want to buy your £s you will use black market rate which will more or less clear you up.

name of hotel : Smart Sea View Brighton..........booked it on booking.com




Smart Sea View Brighton

9-12 St Catherines Terrace, Hove, Brighton, BN3 2RZ, United Kingdom - Show directions

Phone: +441273227497
Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room £120.58
20 % VAT is included. £24.12
Total Price £144.70
Best Price Guaranteed

would u advice I re-book another hotel?

justwise:


1.These figures need to be in £s and you can use oanda to convert it because you are going to spend in £ and UK embassy uses that website to convert.

2. These two questions does not mean the same thing so their answers should not be the same:

a) WHAT IS THE COST TO YOU PERSONALLY OF YOUR TRIP? - 294,198.11 NGN

b) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU HAVE FOR THIS TRIP - 294,198.11 NGN

Thanks boss

u are a genius..........God bless u so much
I used the oando converter this is what I got.

since question WHAT IS THE COST TO YOU PERSONALLY OF YOUR TRIP? - 294,198.11 NGN = 1,002.33GBP
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU HAVE FOR THIS TRIP - 322,866 =1100GBP (is it advisable?)

balance in the account as @now is 650k

would u advice I submit 1 pay slip with 3months statement of account....?

FrontPageLawyer:


What is your total monthly income from all sources of employment or occupation after tax. Total should be in Naira and Not Pound

[b][/b]What is the cost to you personally of your stay in the UK. Enter 1053 GBP. Don't get confused with the question, you should enter the same amount you have in this question "What money is available to you for your trip" The question is simple. How much of your personal money will you spend on the proposed trip? since you are the sole sponsor and you're spending 1053GBP. Then it's fine.

You don't have to lose sleep over this. Just fill your form correctly and be realistic with your budget.

@justwise I followed frontpagelawyer advice.............
please check the bold part.........

WHAT IS YOUR TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES OF EMPLOYMENT OR OCCUPATION, AFTER TAX - 137,000 (added both my salary and profit from my small business)

DO YOU HAVE SAVINGS, PROPERTIES OR OTHER INCOME, FOR EXAMPLE FROM STOCKS AND SHARES? YES

TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME FROM OTHER SOURCES INCLUDING FRIENDS AND FAMILY - 50,000 (please does this include profits and gains from business as well. Because the 50,000 I stated is what I get from rents per month and small business )

HOW MUCH DO YOU SPEND EACH MONTH ON LIVING COSTS? - 35,000

HOW MUCH OF YOUR TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME IS GIVEN TO YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND OTHER DEPENDANTS? - 15,000

WHAT IS THE COST TO YOU PERSONALLY OF YOUR TRIP? - 294,198.11 NGN

THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU HAVE FOR THIS TRIP - 294,198.11 NGN

THE COST OF THE AEROPLANE, BOAT OR TRAIN TICKETS - 156,639.09 NGN

THE COST OF ACCOMMODATION - 41,914.33 NGN

COST OF YOUR LIVING EXPENSES - 101,918.47 NGN

IS SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOU PAYING FOR ALL OR A PART OF YOUR TRIP? No

PLEASE SELECT WHAT THE RELATIONSHIP IS OF THE PERSON WHO IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PAYMENT OF YOUR TRIP? None

HOW MUCH WILL THEY BE PAYING TOWARDS YOUR TRIP? - NONE

WHAT IS THE TOTAL AMOUNT? - 294,198.11 NGN


thank you all for ur advice and contribution after all you have said and advised.............please find below the breakdown in naira .

I am open to any advice or suggestions.
just don't wanna make a silly mistake.

cc tuned
cc justwise
cc frontpagelawyer
cc nairacountry

nairacountry:
Friendly101, £400 can not be enough for flight, hotel, feeding and local transport all for 12days

The 400 is for feeding and local transport excluding flight,hotel.
Flight and hotel have been taken care off.
The total amount to be spent is 1053.....
The 1053 include feeding,local transport,hotel and flight.
Will repost the breakdown....

nairacountry:


It is solely not about what you fill but much more about what you file.
What's your monthly income? Is it verifiable without any sharp practices (ur SoA will confirm that)
What's the proportion of your disposable monthly income to the cost to you personally for this journey (it shouldn't be more than 2months'or a little above).
For instance, you can not be earning say 100k (monthly income b4 disposables)per month and you want to go on vacation at the cost of 350k (available for this journey). The question will be why would you work for 5months and spend on 10days vacation?

Also, cost to you is stated 400£? For feeding, flight,local transport and accommodation for how many days;
Hope you get the message.

ITS FOR 12DAYS BUT THINKING OF REDUCING IT TO 350 POUNDS

that's my seat ...................

garfield16:


Only Ibos ask these kinds of questions

u are right.........

try www.skyscanner.com

worry359:


They are not interested in those countries for visa issue.
They are only interested if you have visited and returned from good countries like UK, USA, or Shengen group.

Also you say you do not know the reason for your visa refusal.
You WERE given a reason at the USA embassy, it is part of there system. You have either lost or hidden it.

@kaffie its better to come out plain just like me so they can help out...............please don't start contribution with the embassy.......cos dey will not refund u ur money.......

justwise:


BTA is not needed, the UK embassy will not ask you for that because its part of questions asked already in the form.

70,000 from other sources need to be supported with paper evidence

ok boss

I have receipt to show for that.....
back to the filling of part 5 of the form which I posted so how do I fill it now with the break down given.

please kindly assist.

I really appreciate you all

breakdown:

salary: fluctuate from 89,000 to 110,000... after deducting tax and the rest from the salary that is what am left with
flight : 156,504 naira
accommodation : 41,812.45
bta : 116,115.33
other income from rents and other businesses : 70,000

find above is the breakdown.....
and I am sponsoring my self not married

THATS A CRAB WITH TAIL JOR

GUY IF U KEE YAH SEF ..... U JUST OPEN DOOR BE THAT FOR HER ISHEKUSE BE THAT OOOO....
USE UR HEAD NIGGA.......

Income and Expenditure

5.10 What is your total monthly income from all sources >>>
of employment or occupation after tax? 379.613 GBP (salary alone)

5.11 Do you receive income from any other sources,
including friends or family? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box NO

5.12 Do you have savings, property or other income (for example
from stocks and shares)? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box YES

5.13 How much of your total monthly income is given to >>>
your family members and other dependents? 20GBP

5.14 How much do you spend each month on living costs? > 100GBP

5.15 What money is available to you for your trip? >>>>>>>>1053 GBP

5.17 Who will pay for your expenses such as >>>>>>>>>>>> MYSELF
accommodation and food?

5.19 What is the cost to you personally of your stay in >>>>>> 400GBP INCLUDING TRANSPORT AND FEEDING
the UK?

5.16 Who will pay for your travel to the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>> MYSELF

5.18 If someone other than yourself is paying for all or >>>> NO
any part of this visit, how much money will they give you?

Please also explain why they are paying for all or part of your visit


PLEASE KINDLY ASSIST THIS IS WHAT I INTEND FILLING ON THE FORM PAGE.......

@ tuned its not substantial
wow thanks a bunch ..............will keep up posted on the development.

@keffie we are all here to seek for advice and learn ...........if you don't have the documents required it hard dear.
I applied to Schengen last year was denied reason for denial was (no strong ties ) that's why am here to learn more and also work on my uk documents don't wanna do any silly mistake again .......

@just wise
@tuned
@FrontPage lawyer

please the cooperative in my company asked me if I wanted them to state the amount in my account with them and I said no....

is it advisable please... if not what should they write?

@tuned I still await ur sample letter u promised me.

thanks boss

Please house I need uk embassy address in Abuja where my company could write and direct the letter.

mimikoko:
Good day all, I applied for a UK 6 month tourist visa and did biometrics on Friday afternoon at the Abuja TLS office. I just got an email that a decision has been made. It feels too soon to me. What do you guys think?

I pray its positive ...but u can only tell when u open the package.
please how much did you pay for the visa fee and apart from the visa fee pls did you pay for the visa fee?

guttentag:



Hello bodejohn, any luck from the CIC because we are both in the same waiting list

@bode. welcome to the club...I submitted documents online and did thumb print 16 oct ......they started treating my document end of January till date is still under processing.
I have decided to try another country.......
but still hoping and don't knw why It took this long after several attempt and mails to reach them all they mailed back was they are working on it........

please how much is the visa fee in naira?

yes oooooo
tandi gorana...........

tunderule2016:



Great.... play with that... and they will know you have travel records and you never over stayed....

I will see if i have more time when i get home .. i will draft you sample letter that can help which have helped my clients in the past...

good luck... with all been set then you can pray ooo

thanks boss I will be expecting the sample letter and I have started my fasting and prayer as well.....

thank you so much tunde I will do as you have written.............

yea I have travel records but mainly Africa e.g Cairo, south Africa etc

tunderule2016:


You welcome .... it is hard to be specific... cos i have nto really read much of your thread to know how much yous aid you have in account ... but 500k is for maintenance, have you booked accommodation? the 500k does not include accommodation and flight... You can do accommodation @ booking.com or https://www.9flats.com/

Do flight booking ... KLM does pay at office flight payment so you can choose that.

Regarding where you work ;

If you are employed, you will need the following:
o Letter confirming your employment
 This letter needs to be on a company letterhead
 Needs to be dated
 Needs to state all contact details of your employer
 Needs to state your starting date of employment
 Needs to confirm that permission for leave has been granted
o Confirming travel dates

introduction letter form the company I work with.
letter of appointment
3months pay slip
flight ticket
booked hotel reservation(payment on arrival)
statement of account
pension certificate
reference letter from my office cooperative.
Arm pension statement
landed property
My own company which I registered last year, I have not paid tax on it but I have the tax identification number cos it started its operation last month.
self introductory letter.

these are the documents I intend to submit ....please any additions or subtractions

tunderule2016:



Just to add to what @justwise have adviced you ...

Proof of supporting funds

Applicants show that they have approximately £800 per month for the first two months to cover initial costs. (https://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/)

I recommends 250 000 naira per applicant, the more money the better.

 3 month original bank statements printed at your local bank

 Sponsorship forms (if the money has been transferred within the last 3 months)
o Letter of sponsorship

 Confirming why the money has been given- eg. Gift
o Sponsors 3 month bank statements

 Confirming the sponsors ability to sponsor you
o Copy of the sponsors ID or passport

 Additional supporting funds (optional)
o Car registration papers and/or car evaluation
o Confirmation of property ownership – including rates bill
o Investments and/or savings

About Flight

Provisional or paid flight booking
 Confirming expected departure date
 Provision flights are free flight bookings only valid for 24 hours


Accomodation Arrangement is to be made ...

Good luck !!!

thanks tunde this is really helpful ......
so how much would u suggest I have in my account ?
cos am still getting a letter from my cooperative were I work, ARM savings and my Pension certificate.
I am sponsoring my self.

justwise:


How about the breakdown of your expenditure for the trip?

sorry for the late response
these are the breakdown
flight 539 pounds
accommodation 144 pounds
food and transport 400 pounds
total 1,083 pounds = 313,936 naira...
please kindly advice

ok
please what do you advice I do ....
I still have another savings account with ARM apart from the 500k would u advice I boost my account to 700k ?
but i intend to add my pension statement of over 5ook.
Property and My registered company certificate .

this is what I intend to submit:

letter of introduction from my company which I work with.
employment letter form the company I work with.
pay slip
statement of account
flight ticket
my registered company certificate
property
hotel reservation
letter of self introduction
pension statement
ARM savings statement

please let me know if there is anything i need to do or avoid.