Hello guys,

I was sent a mail that my passport is ready for pick up but the site is under maintenance, can anybody help with the collection time. When can i go to Ikeja for collection. Kindly help with the time.

It may be overlooked. Same thing happened to me. But try to find the form.

mrflow1:
Gd mrg my ogas,

Pls i need an urgent advice on an issue. My family and i were given a 6 months tourist visa that expired in dec. We travelled to london during the period for a few weeks. I am about to apply for a 2 year visa renewal but there is a challenge. On d previous application we used random date of birth of her father and mum for my wife's application. She doesnt have record of thier dob. We did not make photocopy of d application and dont know what to put on dis new application.

If there is a discrepancy is dere a possibility dat dis will b overlooked and is dere a probability dat d former application wldnt be checked.


Kindly advise

Hi guys,

i have just submitted my UK application online however i after several tries i am unable to pay my fees online.

can anyone seuggest how best to go about this?

theyve already cancelled my appointment!

Thanks for your prompt advices.

regards

Gents and ladies,

I have a brother that was banned for 10years in 2010 for not disclosing his previous application and passport with option of apapeal ( he was denied student visa in 2006 for not provoiding details. That was before E-paasport). He is now in good shape (good job and family),finacially comfortable with extensive travel experiences. The question is can he re apply for the UK Visa? Please note that the ban will expire in 2019.

daramolavo:
The truth of the matter is that I am so so nervouse about the out come. Thanks for your contributions.

I am even more confiuse now because i also got the mail below which my wife is attending to presently.

Dear FULL NAME,

Regarding Visa Application: Online application number
For: FULL NAME

RETURN OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS -IMPORTANT

We are holding important supporting documents in relation to your recent application. It is important that a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage be supplied so we can return all the supporting documents to your UK sponsors address.

Please send a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage to:

Sheffield Visa Section
Vulcan House Iron, Floor 4
6 Millsands
Sheffield
S3 8NH
Please quote reference VAF XXXXX

Kind regards,

Sheffield Visa Section


Kind regards,

Sheffield Visa Section

Yes I also got the mail and someone said if you have a ref number and d salutation read dear your name and not applicant then you are successful. Well was so nervous when I opened mine and was granted a 6months multiple.

port1976:
Gents and ladies,

I have a brother that was banned for 10years in 2010 for not disclosing his previous application and passport with option of apapeal ( he was denied student visa in 2006 for not provoiding details. That was before E-paasport). He is now in good shape (good job and family),finacially comfortable with extensive travel experiences. The question is can he re apply for the UK Visa? Please note that the ban will expire in 2019.

Sadly that stands, he should have appealed when given the opportunity.

aibisoye:
It may be overlooked. Same thing happened to me. But try to find the form.

And hope it didnt affect your chances?

I just realized I made a stupid mistake on my application. I had a passport I never travelled with b4 d e passport only have a rejection for uk visa on it. I though it was retrieved by nis in exchange for my e passport. Just found it today, while my hubby was searching for something else. I even wrote an explanation in d form that I had a passport but didnt have d records cos it had been retrieved.i really believed this story. I have absolutely nohing to hide on d passport nd already filled in details of my previous rejectn but stated i cldnt remember d details nd d date but only d year.nw my issue is I must have sent it in with my visa dt was approved in 2010. Nd I knw hw quick they r in assuming an applicant has lied.

port1976:
Gents and ladies,

I have a brother that was banned for 10years in 2010 for not disclosing his previous application and passport with option of apapeal ( he was denied student visa in 2006 for not provoiding details. That was before E-paasport). He is now in good shape (good job and family),finacially comfortable with extensive travel experiences. The question is can he re apply for the UK Visa? Please note that the ban will expire in 2019.

2019 is his only option, after expiration of his ban.

No It didnt,But to be safe try looking for that form.

mrflow1:


And hope it didnt affect your chances?

Did you quote the old passport number in your form?

Vanillasky:
I just realized I made a stupid mistake on my application. I had a passport I never travelled with b4 d e passport only have a rejection for uk visa on it. I though it was retrieved by nis in exchange for my e passport. Just found it today, while my hubby was searching for something else. I even wrote an explanation in d form that I had a passport but didnt have d records cos it had been retrieved.i really believed this story. I have absolutely nohing to hide on d passport nd already filled in details of my previous rejectn but stated i cldnt remember d details nd d date but only d year.nw my issue is I must have sent it in with my visa dt was approved in 2010. Nd I knw hw quick they r in assuming an applicant has lied.

aibisoye:
Did you quote the old passport number in your form?

No I had no records of it. But I stated in d additional info page that I had a previous passport. It had been retrieved nd that I had used it in applying almost 10 yrs ago.

But you quoted the last refusal reference?

Vanillasky:

No I had no records of it. But I stated in d additional info page that I had a previous passport. It had been retrieved nd that I had used it in applying almost 10 yrs ago.

aibisoye:
But you quoted the last refusal reference?

No I didn't even remember the exact date just d year.

Vanillasky:
I just realized I made a stupid mistake on my application. I had a passport I never travelled with b4 d e passport only have a rejection for uk visa on it. I though it was retrieved by nis in exchange for my e passport. Just found it today, while my hubby was searching for something else. I even wrote an explanation in d form that I had a passport but didnt have d records cos it had been retrieved.i really believed this story. I have absolutely nohing to hide on d passport nd already filled in details of my previous rejectn but stated i cldnt remember d details nd d date but only d year.nw my issue is I must have sent it in with my visa dt was approved in 2010. Nd I knw hw quick they r in assuming an applicant has lied.

Pls I would really appreciate advice on this.

blank:


You can apply now as long as it is not more than 3 months before your intended travel date. If they issue you a visa, it will be dated from when your current visa expires. Speaking from my own experience.

Thanks . I appreciate your response

justwise:


If I were you I will apply after the expiration of the current visa or apply few days before it expires

. Thanks a lot. I appreciate.

@Justwise:I was denied this year January on basis of not having family ties in the UK (Invitation Letter). The basis was on my closing balances which were less than 10,000 NGN, thou I had about 620k in my account for the trip but it was not considered, cos the fund the was deposited few weeks to the application. I intend to re-apply but want to build my salary account with about 700k for the next six months. But I do not have working friends in the uk so as to obtain an invitation letter. I have a good job here, just want to visit the uk and return to my job, dats all. Please advise on my chances of getting a visa.

hoomogh:
@Justwise:I was denied this year January on basis of not having family ties in the UK (Invitation Letter). The basis was on my closing balances which were less than 10,000 NGN, thou I had about 620k in my account for the trip but it was not considered, cos the fund the was deposited few weeks to the application. I intend to re-apply but want to build my salary account with about 700k for the next six months. But I do not have working friends in the uk so as to obtain an invitation letter. I have a good job here, just want to visit the uk and return to my job, dats all. Please advise on my chances of getting a visa.

What is your salary range now?

hoomogh:
@Justwise:I was denied this year January on basis of not having family ties in the UK (Invitation Letter). The basis was on my closing balances which were less than 10,000 NGN, thou I had about 620k in my account for the trip but it was not considered, cos the fund the was deposited few weeks to the application. I intend to re-apply but want to build my salary account with about 700k for the next six months. But I do not have working friends in the uk so as to obtain an invitation letter. I have a good job here, just want to visit the uk and return to my job, dats all. Please advise on my chances of getting a visa.

You have NOT been refused because you do not have family or an invitation to the UK.
Do not know where you got that idea from! You do not need an invitation for a visitors visa.
Your funds must be sufficient for your travel. accomodation and food, plus spending money.
This must not empty your account! You will still need funds when you return home.
Leaving nothing after the trip looks like you plan to stay.
You need strong ties to proove that you will return home, like letter of leave, or family, or managed landed property.

Vanillasky:
I just realized I made a stupid mistake on my application. I had a passport I never travelled with b4 d e passport only have a rejection for uk visa on it. I though it was retrieved by nis in exchange for my e passport. Just found it today, while my hubby was searching for something else. I even wrote an explanation in d form that I had a passport but didnt have d records cos it had been retrieved.i really believed this story. I have absolutely nohing to hide on d passport nd already filled in details of my previous rejectn but stated i cldnt remember d details nd d date but only d year.nw my issue is I must have sent it in with my visa dt was approved in 2010. Nd I knw hw quick they r in assuming an applicant has lied.

Pls I really would like input on this. It was an honest mistake...I really believed dt was d case nd I am hoping doing something about it now will save me unnecessary issues.

justwise:


What is your salary range now?

140k

worry357:


You have NOT been refused because you do not have family or an invitation to the UK.
Do not know where you got that idea from! You do not need an invitation for a visitors visa.
Your funds must be sufficient for your travel. accomodation and food, plus spending money.
This must not empty your account! You will still need funds when you return home.
Leaving nothing after the trip looks like you plan to stay.
You need strong ties to proove that you will return home, like letter of leave, or family, or managed landed property.

Yes, I provided an introduction letter to theBritish High commission, my letter of employment, sizx months payslips, evidence of landed properties were also included. The only doubt is that I withdrew funds during the process the application was filed, does this mean they contact your bank for current account balance?

hoomogh:
Yes, I provided an introduction letter to theBritish High commission, my letter of employment, sizx months payslips, evidence of landed properties were also included. The only doubt is that[b] I withdrew funds during the process[/b] the application was filed, does this mean they contact your bank for current account balance?

They always have ways of checking your statement and funds.
If what you claimed to be there does not match with what they found then rejection.

Vanillasky:
I just realized I made a stupid mistake on my application. I had a passport I never travelled with b4 d e passport only have a rejection for uk visa on it. I though it was retrieved by nis in exchange for my e passport. Just found it today, while my hubby was searching for something else. I even wrote an explanation in d form that I had a passport but didnt have d records cos it had been retrieved.i really believed this story. I have absolutely nohing to hide on d passport nd already filled in details of my previous rejectn but stated i cldnt remember d details nd d date but only d year.nw my issue is I must have sent it in with my visa dt was approved in 2010. Nd I knw hw quick they r in assuming an applicant has lied.

I don't see this as a major prob if you met all other requirements, the good thing is that you acknowledged previous refusal.

justwise:


I don't see this as a major prob if you met all other requirements, the good thing is that you acknowledged previous refusal.

Thanks a lot, I hope so.

worry357:


They always have ways of checking your statement and funds.
If what you claimed to be there does not match with what they found then rejection.

now I get! Can I deposit like 600k, along side salary inflow for the next three months before I re-apply? Please advise on how long should I leave the funds b4 and after application.

hoomogh:
now I get! Can I deposit like 600k, along side salary inflow for the next three months before I re-apply? Please advise on how long should I leave the funds b4 and after application.

If you boost your account with large amounts they will just suspect money logement and you are doomed again.
They want to see a steady pattern of transactions.

worry357:


If you boost your account with large amounts they will just suspect money logement and you are doomed again.
They want to see a steady pattern of transactions.

Kindly explain what you mean by steady pattern of transactions. I have set aside 600k for my trip to and fro. My question is how long should this fund remain in my account before I tender it for re-application.Note that my salary inflow is steady according to my offer letter.

Hello House,

I am trying to apply for a uk visa online but after filling the form it gave me only option to choose abuja center but i am in lagos for biometrics capturing. The message is that the option showed up because of some details i filled but i cannot even edit the form again.

Please i need advice on how to choose lagos.

Its urgent please

hello guys, good job to you all, i'm a new user, i wish i had found out this forum earlier.. i have been reading from page 1 and still reading, but please i have some questions, i have been recently refused a uk visa and i want to reapply. i found out that the box for reason for refusal is not enough to input the reason, please how do i go about it?

i also intend to attach a letter to address the previous reasons for my refusal, is there a particular format for this?.

I have a letter from my employer adressed to the ECO, british high commission, i hope that is the right address.

looking forward to your replies. God bless

hercules906:
hello guys, good job to you all, i'm a new user, i wish i had found out this forum earlier.. i have been reading from page 1 and still reading, but please i have some questions, i have been recently refused a uk visa and i want to reapply. i found out that the box for reason for refusal is not enough to input the reason, please how do i go about it?
i also intend to attach a letter to address the previous reasons for my refusal, is there a particular format for this?.
I have a letter from my employer adressed to the ECO, british high commission, i hope that is the right address.
looking forward to your replies. God bless

You can use additional paper, just write your reference number on the sheet and attach it to the printed form. There is no special format for this letter provided it is written with standard spellings.
Addressing the letter to the ECO is ok, but ensure that you deliver it by hand (not by post) along with your other documents