seyewest:


Good afternoon everyone, I'm also facing this issue and I'm yet to book a date. Please is there any solution?

Cashmadam:


It appears there is a glitch. Try in the night.. Between 11pm and 3am..

Jamieabi:
Is it abuja or Lagos ?

sanyaolurilwan:
Hello Bosses in the House,

Please how are you getting from biometrics appointment in Ikeja, Lagos now?
Each time i see a free time, the checkout option isn't coming up.

Please help a poor man...

Jamie1000:

Please, clarify this. Someone else said I don't need yellow card.
Secondly, I feel I can wait at the airport no need for hotel.
I was advised so, to avoid problem with border control.

sanyaolurilwan:
Hello Bosses in the House,

Please how are you getting free biometrics appointment in Ikeja, Lagos now?
Each time i see a free time, the checkout option isn't coming up.

Please help a poor man...

Jannyfranc:
Check around 11 or 12 am then click self service.

LadyCaplin:
In my opinion, conflicting information regarding your employment status in your previous and current applications.

Being the 4th refusal, I will advise that you leave the UK for now.. Credibility issues at stake as inferred from the refusal notes.

Apply to other countries and build a travel history.

I wish you the best!

Kenelekan:
I thought they said all applications are considered based on their individual merits…… meaning it’s not connected with circumstance of last applications

giselle237:

Yellow card is needed with egypt airlines… After the situation my sister faced at abuja airport a few months ago.. it’s like they are in agreement and are sharing the dividends.
No need to wait at the airport, go to the hotel provided. You will see others like you.

Jamie1000:

Thanks. Please, how can I get the yellow card in Abuja?

Obidikejr:

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Obidikejr:
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Cashmadam:


Sorry about the refusal. My thoughts:

1. Your monthly salary is okay. That does not appear to be the issue
2. Your monthly expenses are high. You didn't indicate your marital status. If you are single, it is high.
3. Your investment of N1.8million is low - considering your monthly salary. Why is it so low? Same thing with your savings...
4. You did not prove your ties to Nigeria. Do you have parents you care for? Are you active in any Church. Mosque? You need to emphasise your ties to Nigeria
5. If you have accomodation, you need about 3M - 4M for a trip to the UK. Do the maths
6. I suggest you address the issues before you reapply.

Hope this helps.

Obidikejr:


2. Yes I am not married. But I send upkeep money for my baby daughter, averagely 150k every month.

3. This I understand. I still have money hanging somewhere else that didn't come before I made my application. My savings should have been 2x that.

4. My both parents are still alive and kicking, not sure what you meant by cared for. But I send my dad money every month from Same acct. My brother does same for my mom. I'm just a church goer, Not deeper than that. This part of ties is confusing. Should I register for a church group ? I just bought a plot of land and intend to buy more. Would that help, I've overheard it before.

5. I've done the maths ooo. That's why I put 4m. As earlier mentioned, I was thinking they'd take my balance into consideration rather than strictly "what I earn monthly". My Total balance was 6m. Maybe on reapplication id shorten the length of my stay to 1 week. So the cost reduces.



In summary, what I can deduce from your response Best I can do about the financial part is; I'm going to totally stop any inconsistency with my account (due to side hustles) and solely focus on work income and strict withdrawals that reflect declared expenses in that account. While doing other expenses on my other bank accts.

Perhaps I'd declare monthly expenses of 200k next time and monthly earning of +1.5m and total expense for the trip as 3m for a 1 week stay. This should be better?

But this would generally mean me waiting to reapply months down the line right?

Would 3-4 months statement of account suffice for reapplication or I have to provide 6 months ?

Many thanks. Really appreciated

giselle237:

1. They were inclined to deny your application because the statements you made regarding your finances raised suspicions.
2. The UK authorities do not regard your proposal to spend 4 million naira on a holiday as credible, which has led to increased skepticism about your situation.
3. Your age and the financial figures you provided have further contributed to their doubts.


Moreover, having a company that has been in operation for only three years does not sufficiently demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country. It is possible for someone in your position to travel to the UK and not return.
4 If you have been earning 1.3 million naira monthly for the past three years, it would be expected that you possess more substantial assets, properties, and investments to serve as evidence of your intent to return.
5. The 1.8 million naira in investments and 500 pounds in savings appear inadequate given the status you described.


6. Furthermore, it seems you lack a travel history, which raises additional questions. If you have significant financial resources, it is puzzling that you have not visited other countries, especially when you want them to believe you have the means to do so.


7. All of these factors cast doubt on your credibility and intentions, which likely contributed to the denial of your application.
8. I understand this may be disappointing, but I previously advised you to wait on this particular application to avoid a refusal.

In the future, considering that the 4 million naira is a substantial amount, I recommend exploring other tourist destinations to begin building a travel history.

As a single individual, it is important to establish a stronger case for your return to Nigeria, as the authorities may not fully accept the job status you portrayed as a guarantee.

crackcrack:
Sorry about the refusal.

From this response, I think I can see some of the issues with your application. You quoted a monthly income of ₦1,350,000, but you submitted a bank statement with only ₦6,000,000 in it. Even with your declared investment (₦1,800,000) and savings (£563, which is approximately ₦1,200,000), this brings the total amount of money you have available to approximately ₦9,000,000. But your budget for the trip is 4 million naira, which is almost half of your entire life savings and investment. This can be a big red flag to some ECOs.

I believe the main issue with your application is your current finances do not seem commensurate with the level of income you declared. Earning ₦1,350,000 monthly but having only ₦9,000,000 available implies that you already have a high level of expenditure, which is what I think the ECO was getting at.

With all that said, I believe you can work to reduce the amount you intend to spend on the trip. Since you have accommodation sorted, try to limit your total spend to 3 million, at the maximum. Flight alone will be half of that, but if you are only going for a week, the balance should be enough for feeding, transportation, etc.

Better still, you could wait till you have more money saved up. At your income level, it shouldn't take too long to have something like 12 million plus in the bank. That, alongside a clean account and a reduced budget, will give you a much better chance at getting the visa.

crackcrack:
Sorry about the refusal.

From this response, I think I can see some of the issues with your application. You quoted a monthly income of ₦1,350,000, but you submitted a bank statement with only ₦6,000,000 in it. Even with your declared investment (₦1,800,000) and savings (£563, which is approximately ₦1,200,000), this brings the total amount of money you have available to approximately ₦9,000,000. But your budget for the trip is 4 million naira, which is almost half of your entire life savings and investment. This can be a big red flag to some ECOs.

I believe the main issue with your application is your current finances do not seem commensurate with the level of income you declared. Earning ₦1,350,000 monthly but having only ₦9,000,000 available implies that you already have a high level of expenditure, which is what I think the ECO was getting at.

With all that said, I believe you can work to reduce the amount you intend to spend on the trip. Since you have accommodation sorted, try to limit your total spend to 3 million, at the maximum. Flight alone will be half of that, but if you are only going for a week, the balance should be enough for feeding, transportation, etc.

Better still, you could wait till you have more money saved up. At your income level, it shouldn't take too long to have something like 12 million plus in the bank. That, alongside a clean account and a reduced budget, will give you a much better chance at getting the visa.

pansophist:


October 2nd or 8th, Rwandan airline will fly from Lagos to London, transiting Kigali for two hours.

You get to check in 23kg x2 luggages. It cost 375 euros on way.

giselle237:
@obidikejnr na now you come.
Your partner and your daughter are both British citizens.. ah. That is also one of the hidden battles you have to fight otherwise you would keep applying for tourist visa and it would be one thing or the other + refusal.

My advice try Schenghen countries for now to demonstrate your ability to respect immigration controls by travelling and returning. Your partner and child can go there as well. You need to restrategize.
This your reapplication timing of going back now will haunt you.

Obidikejr:


Say Hidden battles

Wetn men go do naw...

Truth is I wouldn't want to spend money travelling elsewhere, being very very tight with my spending. Baba this country tough. The money evaporates with a snap of a finger and it takes 10x the effort of spending it to making it back. No jokes!

My partner had earlier suggested we go elsewhere for the whole birthday thing earlier, she sef UK done tire am. But I thought it's more sensible to spend the money travelling to the UK directly and strengthening my link to where my young family are both citizens. Spending that 3-4m "elsewhere" didn't seem wise, weighing the future opportunity cost. Also taking that route (considering this rejection) will make my UK reapplication time even more longer cause I have to make the money back and more to straighten my financial documentation.

I hope you get where am coming from.

But nonetheless, do you think I should apply for a "Schengen visa" to execute your suggestion? Or target just one of the Schengen countries and just apply for their country visa. Thank you.

Cashmadam:


It will be difficult for you to get a UK visa. The simple truth is that you are a flight risk and the visa officer knows that. Your partner and child are UK citizens. In their opinion, once you enter UK, you will not want to leave. The best thing is for your partner to start the process of applying for you to enter UK as a partner - not on a visitor visa. Getting a UK visitor visa will be extremely difficult in your circumstances.

Deering1008:
Forget uk for the next 6 months

Obidikejr:


Say Hidden battles
Wetn men go do naw...
Truth is I wouldn't want to spend money travelling elsewhere, being very very tight with my spending. Baba this country tough. The money evaporates with a snap of a finger and it takes 10x the effort of spending it to making it back. No jokes!
My partner had earlier suggested we go elsewhere for the whole birthday thing earlier, she sef UK done tire am. But I thought it's more sensible to spend the money travelling to the UK directly and strengthening my link to where my young family are both citizens. Spending that 3-4m "elsewhere" didn't seem wise, weighing the future opportunity cost. Also taking that route (considering this rejection) will make my UK reapplication time even more longer cause I have to make the money back and more to straighten my financial documentation.
I hope you get where am coming from.
But nonetheless, do you think I should apply for a "Schengen visa" to execute your suggestion? Or target just one of the Schengen countries and just apply for their country visa.

dimeji248:

Noted ✅️
Can I put in again by may - June next year?