Ok, thanks.

worry359:


No
It is entirely up to you to apply in good time.

@justwise and Vicjustice Pls help, I wanna visit the Uk for snr bro graduation ceremony, and I need some enquires from you, I have a sponsor from naija here, which also serve as my guardian, but I'm a student, I passed out 3yrs ago with OND, my guardian has the financial capacity to sponsor me frm nigeria here, and he's also a dual nationale, I. e, British and a Nigerian, and he also have a registered business here. And I have been working under my guardian since I graduated, I don't have payslip, he pay by hand, please I need more enquires, what are the docs to hold while going to the embassy and what else do I need to know. Thanks in advance.

onizebee:
Hello good people, please I need your help
Where to begin? I am applying for a visitors visa to the UK for the first time with no prior travel history.
I am employed (since 2014) and earn N150k monthly, however for the past five months, we haven't been paid but there has been a lot of inflow and outflow of cash from my account as I run a lot of errands that require cash for my office.
My account balance is at N600k plus with two recent lump sum cash deposits.
I indicated in the online form that I plan to be in the UK for 14days with accommodation, feeding and flight fare taken care of by the people inviting me.

Do I need to write a cover letter and if yes, how should I explain these recent deposits?
Do you guys think I stand a chance?
Would indicating that I have a dependant younger brother increase my chances?
What other documents or information can I add to increase my chances of getting the visa?

Thank you

A cover letter is necessary to explain any confusing aspect!

I guess you have already applied, Did you get your Visa??

worry359:


No
It is entirely up to you to apply in good time.

Worry Man, longtime! How you dey? I am renewing my UK visa o but from Saudi!

I used my 6months visa for medical conference to UK back in 2014, without breaking any law.

Trust me, I have all the necessary documents now to apply for visa but my fear is same as the poster above (my planned travel date is September 9th for same medical conference and my visa application date is on Sunday 21st august).

Any ways the reason for delay is because in Saudi, passports for foreign doctors are usually held by Hospital admin till few weeks to vacation! It is well known by everyone. Do I need to add that in my cover letter?? Is it necessary?

BTW, I plan using Visa priority service which usually takes 5days here sha!! Whats your take on that?

NOTE: I have travelled to South Africa, UK, Brazil, Nepal (all for Medical Conferences, with proof certificates)


@justwise @vicjustice how ona reason am??
Second time to buzz u oo, no reply!!
Yall helped me for the 6months visa then if you remember, please need Yall professional advice....

Please gurus on this forum kindly assist here

rinw:
Hello good people of NL. please kindly help clarify as stated below;

1- My salary varies each month depending on how many hours overtime I work. How do i answer question of how much do you earn per month?

2- I receive outstation allowance for traveling out of Lagos, this money does not appear on payslip but it's usually transferred just like salary, how do i explain this & convince them especially when its more than my salary.

3- My trip will be self sponsored but I plan to stay with a friend who is a Phd student during my visit, is it OK to state that i will stay at his place or I should just book hotel.

4- I plan to travel in December, if i get my visa and decide to go in January, does it have any negative effect especially during future visa application.

Thanks & God Bless You.

esosa4real:


Worry Man, longtime! How you dey? I am renewing my UK visa o but from Saudi!

I used my 6months visa for medical conference to UK back in 2014, without breaking any law.

Trust me, I have all the necessary documents now to apply for visa but my fear is same as the poster above (my planned travel date is September 9th for same medical conference and my visa application date is on Sunday 21st august).

Any ways the reason for delay is because in Saudi, passports for foreign doctors are usually held by Hospital admin till few weeks to vacation! It is well known by everyone. Do I need to add that in my cover letter?? Is it necessary?

BTW, I plan using Visa priority service which usually takes 5days here sha!! Whats your take on that?

NOTE: I have travelled to South Africa, UK, Brazil, Nepal (all for Medical Conferences, with proof certificates)


@justwise @vicjustice how ona reason am??
Second time to buzz u oo, no reply!!
Yall helped me for the 6months visa then if you remember, please need Yall professional advice....

Well, any information that you think would help is fine.
But na wah for these Arab countries, everything about them is an abuse on human rights, even passports are held by employers to prevent employees from quitting at will. What a totalitarian society: ever preferring dictatorship to democracy.

Vicjustice:

Well, any information that you think would help is fine.
But na wah for these Arab countries, everything about them is an abuse on human rights, even passports are held by employers to prevent employees from quitting at will. What a totalitarian society: ever preferring dictatorship to democracy.

@vicjustice My brother, these Arabs ehn are just hypocrites!! They showcase themselves as kind and nice until you come to settle with them, then they show you their real colours. Human rights organisation's have no contol over them. Well, that's a discussion for another day.

Please do you have any experience with this kind of near-travel date applications? My date of travel is Sept 9 but appt date is August 21.

Should I state reason for late application in my cover letter? Or just ignore. (maybe am already okay in check as regards time lines)

BTW will using priority service keep me safer? (It takes 5days here)

Greetings! Just passing by.

rinw:
Hello good people of NL. please kindly help clarify as stated below;

1- My salary varies each month depending on how many hours overtime I work. How do i answer question of how much do you earn per month?

2- I receive outstation allowance for traveling out of Lagos, this money does not appear on payslip but it's usually transferred just like salary, how do i explain this & convince them especially when its more than my salary.

3- My trip will be self sponsored but I plan to stay with a friend who is a Phd student during my visit, is it OK to state that i will stay at his place or I should just book hotel.

4- I plan to travel in December, if i get my visa and decide to go in January, does it have any negative effect especially during future visa application.

Thanks & God Bless You.

Let me attempt to assist you:
1. If you'very been there for over a year maybe do an average of your pay over the last 12 months or insert a range or approximate. I think the new form had annual pay not monthly though. People who applied in such a scenario could help better!

2. Your company should write you a letter stating this. Could easily be included in your letter of introduction sef. Kill 3 birds at once and let them state your hourly pay arrangee, outstation allowances and the figures/rates.

3. If your friend's house has enough room to accommodate you (not a single room in some shared flat or hostel o or some crowded family house), sure why not? Hope you know said friend's situation sha. He/she would need to send tenancy agreements, proof of address, bla bla. If not, then a hotel close to where your activities are planned.

4. Why are you already proposing a change in travel dates before applying? Be sure man!

Cross all them t's and dot the i's carefully. All the best

whytegirl:


Let me attempt to assist you:
1. If you'very been there for over a year maybe do an average of your pay over the last 12 months or insert a range or approximate. I think the new form had annual pay not monthly though. People who applied in such a scenario could help better!

2. Your company should write you a letter stating this. Could easily be included in your letter of introduction sef. Kill 3 birds at once and let them state your hourly pay arrangee, outstation allowances and the figures/rates.

3. If your friend's house has enough room to accommodate you (not a single room in some shared flat or hostel o or some crowded family house), sure why not? Hope you know said friend's situation sha. He/she would need to send tenancy agreements, proof of address, bla bla. If not, then a hotel close to where your activities are planned.

4. Why are you already proposing a change in travel dates before applying? Be sure man!

Cross all them t's and dot the i's carefully. All the best

thanks for your response whytegirl. Am actually sure about the date. Maybe am too inquisitive [quote][/quote] dnt mind me jare, it's my first time

Hi Everyone,

I was refused family visit visa early May (my first ever uk visa application) because of the following reasons:

1. The ECO did not believe that my relationship with my wife is genuine and susbsiting. In addition, he said he didn't believe I'm related to my daughter as claimed. They are both in the UK.

2. Earlier this year, due to a drop in company revenue, salary was paid in half and the balance at a later date. So, the ECO captilised on this and said my job didn't qualify as home tie. Although I was the architect of my own downfall. I stated the salary thing in my cover letter! Unbelievable. I thought I was being sincere.

I now want to reapply again to visit my wife and daughter. I earn 227k after tax by the way and I will be having like 900k as closing balance.

I will be addressing the refusal points with:

1. I have asked my wife to send our marriage certificate and our daughters birth certificate. I will also add her flight tickets, pictures and chat messages as proof of relationship. This is visit visa o.
2. Things have since normalised at the office and salary is now paid in full.

Here is my conern. My last application was refused under 4.2(a). I looked it up on the internet and what I found is lack of home ties. I don't have any landed property. I only have dependants, my parents and younger sister. The people that are supposed to be my major home ties are the ones I'm going to visit.

Please, vicjustice, justwise and co, what else can I add to my application to make it more convincing?

abubarakat:
Hi Everyone,

I was refused family visit visa early May (my first ever uk visa application) because of the following reasons:

1. The ECO did not believe that my relationship with my wife is genuine and susbsiting. In addition, he said he didn't believe I'm related to my daughter as claimed. They are both in the UK.

2. Earlier this year, due to a drop in company revenue, salary was paid in half and the balance at a later date. So, the ECO captilised on this and said my job didn't qualify as home tie. Although I was the architect of my own downfall. I stated the salary thing in my cover letter! Unbelievable. I thought I was being sincere.

I now want to reapply again to visit my wife and daughter. I earn 227k after tax by the way and I will be having like 900k as closing balance.

I will be addressing the refusal points with:

1. I have asked my wife to send our marriage certificate and our daughters birth certificate. I will also add her flight tickets, pictures and chat messages as proof of relationship. This is visit visa o.
2. Things have since normalised at the office and salary is now paid in full.

Here is my conern. My last application was refused under 4.2(a). I looked it up on the internet and what I found is lack of home ties. I don't have any landed property. I only have dependants, my parents and younger sister. The people that are supposed to be my major home ties are the ones I'm going to visit.

Please, vicjustice, justwise and co, what else can I add to my application to make it more convincing?

I suspect you did not present your marriage certificate as well as your kids birth certificates to substantiate your relationships.
Land properties that do not require your managerial attention would not be considered a satisfactory home ties.
Your best ties are supposed to be your job and occupations: and a workplace that pays you N227k should have represented your tie to Nigeria: work on your job tie.

You are right. I didn't submit any evidence to prove relationship. I dont know what I was thinking.

I will now, however, be adding every form of evidence to prove relationship with wife and daughter.

Like I said earlier, it was because I stated that salary was being paid at 50% at intervals earlier this year that ECO couldn't accept my job as home tie. But this is no longer the case. No more 50% salary for the past 4 months now.

Vicjustice:

I suspect you did not present your marriage certificate as well as your kids birth certificates to substantiate your relationships.
Land properties that do not require your managerial attention would not be considered a satisfactory home ties.
Your best ties are supposed to be your job and occupations: and a workplace to pays you N227k should have represented your tie to Nigeria: work on your job tie.

Good morning

Hello,

I intend attending a conference in the UK by next month and I'm about to apply for my Visa.

Unfortunately, I cant use my bank account statement because i haven't had much transactions there in the last couple of months. And also haven't been paid by my office lately so no payslips!

I recently got paid quite a huge sum however just recently in my account, but have read its not advisable to use such.

I asked my office to ask as my sponsor but they declined, reasons best known to them. So i got a family member to sponsor me instead.

Thing now is:

1. Is it okay having a family member act as a sponsor for a Conference i want to attend?

2. Should i just go ahead and fill a tourism visa

I need advise from gurus in the house as i don't want to make any mistake that might blow my chances at this. Money cant just waste.

Thanks in advance

chimah3:
Hello,

I intend attending a conference in the UK by next month and I'm about to apply for my Visa.

Unfortunately, I cant use my bank account statement because i haven't had much transactions there in the last couple of months. And also haven't been paid by my office lately so no payslips!

I recently got paid quite a huge sum however just recently in my account, but have read its not advisable to use such.

I asked my office to ask as my sponsor but they declined, reasons best known to them. So i got a family member to sponsor me instead.

Thing now is:

1. Is it okay having a family member act as a sponsor for a Conference i want to attend?

2. Should i just go ahead and fill a tourism visa

I need advise from gurus in the house as i don't want to make any mistake that might blow my chances at this. Money cant just waste.

Thanks in advance

1. Why is your office not sponsoring the conference?

2. What is your monthly salary?

3. Married or single?

Hi house,
I had my visa appointment since on the 5th August and on the 9th August I got his email from VISAINFO.SHEFO
"Your online application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer." But till today I am yet to receive any email stating my visa application decision.
Does it take this long to get a visa decision from the Sheffield visa section?
I'm worried coz the date of traveling is quite close.

Not only you bro...i submitted same day in VI...no info yet.I hope is still within 15 working days processing time.Hopefully next week...

zaty:
Hi house,
I had my visa appointment since on the 5th August and on the 9th August I got his email from VISAINFO.SHEFO
"Your online application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer." But till today I am yet to receive any email stating my visa application decision.
Does it take this long to get a visa decision from the Sheffield visa section?
I'm worried coz the date of traveling is quite close.

abubarakat:
Hi Everyone,

I was refused family visit visa early May (my first ever uk visa application) because of the following reasons:

1. The ECO did not believe that my relationship with my wife is genuine and susbsiting. In addition, he said he didn't believe I'm related to my daughter as claimed. They are both in the UK.

2. Earlier this year, due to a drop in company revenue, salary was paid in half and the balance at a later date. So, the ECO captilised on this and said my job didn't qualify as home tie. Although I was the architect of my own downfall. I stated the salary thing in my cover letter! Unbelievable. I thought I was being sincere.

I now want to reapply again to visit my wife and daughter. I earn 227k after tax by the way and I will be having like 900k as closing balance.

I will be addressing the refusal points with:

1. I have asked my wife to send our marriage certificate and our daughters birth certificate. I will also add her flight tickets, pictures and chat messages as proof of relationship. This is visit visa o.
2. Things have since normalised at the office and salary is now paid in full.

Here is my conern. My last application was refused under 4.2(a). I looked it up on the internet and what I found is lack of home ties. I don't have any landed property. I only have dependants, my parents and younger sister. The people that are supposed to be my major home ties are the ones I'm going to visit.

Please, vicjustice, justwise and co, what else can I add to my application to make it more convincing?

What visa status is your wife on. ? ..... why dont you apply as spouse visa instead of visiting visa

She is on ILR. We actually wanted to do spouse before but we have decided to put it on hold for now. I have a major project I'm currently working on and we are having a slight problem with the acoomodation requirement for spouse. So I just want to visit for now.

LagosismyHome:


What visa status is your wife on. ? ..... why dont you apply as spouse visa instead of visiting visa

abubarakat:
She is on ILR. We actually wanted to do spouse before but we have decided to put it on hold for now. I have a major project I'm currently working on and we are having a slight problem with the acoomodation requirement for spouse. So I just want to visit for now.

Gotya.... so the best for home ties will really to show you have a stable job with regular salary .

esosa4real:


A cover letter is necessary to explain any confusing aspect!

I guess you have already applied, Did you get your Visa??

Yes, you guessed correctly. I am currently waiting for a reply. Fingers crossed

onizebee:
Hello good people, please I need your help
Where to begin? I am applying for a visitors visa to the UK for the first time with no prior travel history.
I am employed (since 2014) and earn N150k monthly, however for the past five months, we haven't been paid but there has been a lot of inflow and outflow of cash from my account as I run a lot of errands that require cash for my office.
My account balance is at N600k plus with two recent lump sum cash deposits.
I indicated in the online form that I plan to be in the UK for 14days with accommodation, feeding and flight fare taken care of by the people inviting me.

Do I need to write a cover letter and if yes, how should I explain these recent deposits?
Do you guys think I stand a chance?
Would indicating that I have a dependant younger brother increase my chances?
What other documents or information can I add to increase my chances of getting the visa?

Thank you

1.What document(s) are you presenting from people inviting from the UK

2. You need to explain why those deposits are made into your account from your company.

3. How much do you spend monthly from your salary?

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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

Please, I filled a UK Tourist Visa for someone and noticed I made a mistake in the spelling of her name after I have submitted the form and booked an appointment. The same error is on her appointment details.

Please, what can be done. Any useful info will be appreciated.

You are right. Thanks for your time.

LagosismyHome:


Gotya.... so the best for home ties will really to show you have a stable job with regular salary .

comlet:


Please, I filled a UK Tourist Visa for someone and noticed I made a mistake in the spelling of her name after I have submitted the form and booked an appointment. The same error is on her appointment details.

Please, what can be done. Any useful info will be appreciated.

It's not a serious issue because every other document has the correct name and you can correct it on the printout before submitting physically

@justwise and Vicjustice Pls help this is my 2nd time of posting this, I wanna visit the Uk for
snr bro graduation ceremony, and I need some enquires
from you, I have a sponsor from naija here, which also
serve as my guardian, but I'm a student, I passed out 3yrs
ago with OND, my guardian has the financial capacity to
sponsor me frm nigeria here, and he's also a dual
nationale, I. e, British and a Nigerian, and he also have a
registered business here. And I have been working under
my guardian since I graduated, I don't have payslip, he pay
by hand, please I need more enquires, what are the docs to
hold while going to the embassy and what else do I need
to know. Thanks in advance.

valkaywalex:
@justwise and Vicjustice Pls help this is my 2nd time of posting this, I wanna visit the Uk for
snr bro graduation ceremony, and I need some enquires
from you, I have a sponsor from naija here, which also
serve as my guardian, but I'm a student, I passed out 3yrs
ago with OND, my guardian has the financial capacity to
sponsor me frm nigeria here, and he's also a dual
nationale, I. e, British and a Nigerian, and he also have a
registered business here. And I have been working under
my guardian since I graduated, I don't have payslip, he pay
by hand, please I need more enquires, what are the docs to
hold while going to the embassy and what else do I need
to know. Thanks in advance.

I suppose you're older than 16, therefore, a guardian is out of the question.
if you're traveling for the purpose of studying, then only your parents or your siblings or spouse may be accepted as your sponsor.
Now, if you intend to travel for leisure (ie visit), then, you're expected to meet the requirements which include self sustainability, documented occupation and evidence of earnings: yet, these are things that you lack.
You are just not eligible for a UK visa.