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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Yababoy(m): 6:54am On Sep 06, 2016
fizzile:
. Yababoy, nice to hear you arrived safely. Please could u post your experience from the point you left Nigeria,down to your POE (point of entry) and arroval. Not forgetting a couple of things u went along with. I know say u no fit waka witot yaba garri. We will really appreciate as it will help a couple of other people.
Left Nigeria on the morning of the 4th of September using Etihad airline. Major snag was that I intended to buy PTA using Travelex at the airport. Plan was to do an online transfer but realized they only collect cash. Tried to withdraw some cash from the ATMs at the airport but none was working. I had to send someone out of the airport to help with the withdrawal but had to call the person to come back when I was about to miss my flight. So summarized story, couldn't exchange enough money and therefore short on spending money until I fix a way to transfer my money in.
Had a stopover at Abu Dhabi and arrived Edinburgh at about 7.40am of September 5. Had to use a cab to get to the school as there was no Student union pickups and I had 3 Bags so using a bus would have been hectic as I'll have had to use 2 connections. Before I forget, withdrew 10 pounds at an airport ATM, exchange rate was 593 Naira to the pounds plus an extra N252 charge shocked. That was crazy.
Anyway, got to the school, went to the main reception. Got my accommodation sorted. Had a quick bath and took a needed nap.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Yababoy(m): 6:56am On Sep 06, 2016
Who has information about this Afrotrade people. Are they genuine and how does the process work? Urgently, need to get pounds now.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by umarwy(m): 7:26am On Sep 06, 2016
Brianchike:

Oga no vex, when I tried paying for the priority with a different card it kept declining until I used the card I had earlier used for the previous transactions. It's just cautionary.



I paid my IHS with first bank ATM. And visa with GT bank. And I also paid visa fees for someone using my GT card ( don't know what he used for ihs).
I didn't use prority sha but I believe any card could be used your card might have been declined for other reasons

All this payment are made at different times and different site for priority . So there is nothing to tie up payment with card type.

.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by soulhighman(m): 8:27am On Sep 06, 2016
Hi Nairalanders. Reporting live from the atmosphere ( na sivas my screen show), grin Emirates airline. 4 hrs 12 mins to Glasgow.

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Furus: 8:32am On Sep 06, 2016
soulhighman:
Hi Nairalanders. Reporting live from the atmosphere ( na sivas my screen show), grin Emirates airline. 4 hrs 12 mins to Glasgow.

Safe trip
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Furus: 8:34am On Sep 06, 2016
Yababoy:
Who has information about this Afrotrade people. Are they genuine and how does the process work? Urgently, need to get pounds now.

Very efficient. I use them mostly when I'm in UK. I transfer money to their acc and I collect in UK. I also used them to pay my fees
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by chuksbenin: 8:43am On Sep 06, 2016
Please guys I got my decision mail on Thursday but I have not received the collection notification from the center. Can I go there today and check or is it too early? Please help.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Dynamitehimself(m): 9:48am On Sep 06, 2016
Yababoy:

Left Nigeria on the morning of the 4th of September using Etihad airline. Major snag was that I intended to buy PTA using Travelex at the airport. Plan was to do an online transfer but realized they only collect cash. Tried to withdraw some cash from the ATMs at the airport but none was working. I had to send someone out of the airport to help with the withdrawal but had to call the person to come back when I was about to miss my flight. So summarized story, couldn't exchange enough money and therefore short on spending money until I fix a way to transfer my money in.
Had a stopover at Abu Dhabi and arrived Edinburgh at about 7.40am of September 5. Had to use a cab to get to the school as there was no Student union pickups and I had 3 Bags so using a bus would have been hectic as I'll have had to use 2 connections. Before I forget, withdrew 10 pounds at an airport ATM, exchange rate was 593 Naira to the pounds plus an extra N252 charge shocked. That was crazy.
Anyway, got to the school, went to the main reception. Got my accommodation sorted. Had a quick bath and took a needed nap.
Nice 1 @yababoy
plz what are the questions you were asked from departure here and at the point of entry as well as documents they asked for.And also which of the banks atm card charged you this high so that we all can learn.thanks
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 10:24am On Sep 06, 2016
Hello house how much is the latest overall fee for visa application?.Normal one oo not priority visa
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Brianchike: 10:44am On Sep 06, 2016
Hey Yababoy, hope you've had time to settle. How much was the exchange rate at travelx for Naira to pounds. Also is western union a viable option to send naira here and receive cash in the UK.
Thanks




Yababoy:

Left Nigeria on the morning of the 4th of September using Etihad airline. Major snag was that I intended to buy PTA using Travelex at the airport. Plan was to do an online transfer but realized they only collect cash. Tried to withdraw some cash from the ATMs at the airport but none was working. I had to send someone out of the airport to help with the withdrawal but had to call the person to come back when I was about to miss my flight. So summarized story, couldn't exchange enough money and therefore short on spending money until I fix a way to transfer my money in.
Had a stopover at Abu Dhabi and arrived Edinburgh at about 7.40am of September 5. Had to use a cab to get to the school as there was no Student union pickups and I had 3 Bags so using a bus would have been hectic as I'll have had to use 2 connections. Before I forget, withdrew 10 pounds at an airport ATM, exchange rate was 593 Naira to the pounds plus an extra N252 charge shocked. That was crazy.
Anyway, got to the school, went to the main reception. Got my accommodation sorted. Had a quick bath and took a needed nap.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 10:52am On Sep 06, 2016
Hello please answer me now,i am confused.How much is over all fee for visa application and health surcharges?i am about paying
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Brianchike: 11:17am On Sep 06, 2016
Bro I paid $446 for Visa $306 for iHS £150 for priority



Smartoes:
Hello please answer me now,i am confused.How much is over all fee for visa application and health surcharges?i am about paying
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 11:22am On Sep 06, 2016
Bro, i mean in naira
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by amdx21: 11:30am On Sep 06, 2016
Yababoy:

Left Nigeria on the morning of the 4th of September using Etihad airline. Major snag was that I intended to buy PTA using Travelex at the airport. Plan was to do an online transfer but realized they only collect cash. Tried to withdraw some cash from the ATMs at the airport but none was working. I had to send someone out of the airport to help with the withdrawal but had to call the person to come back when I was about to miss my flight. So summarized story, couldn't exchange enough money and therefore short on spending money until I fix a way to transfer my money in.
Had a stopover at Abu Dhabi and arrived Edinburgh at about 7.40am of September 5. Had to use a cab to get to the school as there was no Student union pickups and I had 3 Bags so using a bus would have been hectic as I'll have had to use 2 connections. Before I forget, withdrew 10 pounds at an airport ATM, exchange rate was 593 Naira to the pounds plus an extra N252 charge shocked. That was crazy.
Anyway, got to the school, went to the main reception. Got my accommodation sorted. Had a quick bath and took a needed nap.

Dynamitehimself:

Nice 1 @yababoy
plz what are the questions you were asked from departure here and at the point of entry as well as documents they asked for.And also which of the banks atm card charged you this high so that we all can learn.thanks

I guess its Union Bank (just a guess oh) cos they are one of the banks that have very high rate and charge N252 for commission. I use GTB currently at about 520. Stanbic and UBA have the fairest rate, you can check www.abokifx.com for daily update on the ATM rates.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by amdx21: 11:35am On Sep 06, 2016
chuksbenin:
Please guys I got my decision mail on Thursday but I have not received the collection notification from the center. Can I go there today and check or is it too early? Please help.

ofcourse you can
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 11:42am On Sep 06, 2016
how much will they debit me in naira for the visa application and health surcharges fee?i mean the latest update
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by dee95: 11:45am On Sep 06, 2016
Smartoes:
Bro, i mean in naira

I don't think anyone can answer you because the amount in naira depends on what bank card u use. Every bank charges different amount as there is no standard rate. My advice is to find out from ur bank the exchange rate( which might change daily by the way) so u can calculate the total ur self
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 11:50am On Sep 06, 2016
Thank you bro.I am using diamond bank
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by dee95: 11:52am On Sep 06, 2016
Smartoes:
Thank you bro.I am using diamond bank
You are welcome, i'm a girl though smiley
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 12:01pm On Sep 06, 2016
Thank you ma!

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by soulhighman(m): 12:05pm On Sep 06, 2016
angry angry
Furus:


Safe trip
Amin. Thanks
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Yababoy(m): 12:48pm On Sep 06, 2016
Furus:


Very efficient. I use them mostly when I'm in UK. I transfer money to their acc and I collect in UK. I also used them to pay my fees
Okay thanks. I'm registering on their site now. Do I collect cash from them or they will credit my UK account. I am asking because I m yet to re-activate my RBS Account which I last used over 4 years ago.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Yababoy(m): 12:59pm On Sep 06, 2016
Dynamitehimself:

Nice 1 @yababoy
plz what are the questions you were asked from departure here and at the point of entry as well as documents they asked for.And also which of the banks atm card charged you this high so that we all can learn.thanks
I can't remember being asked any questions at departure. At arrival, the immigration officer only asked my purpose of visit, looked at the passport and asked for my course of study. I answered and she stamped my passport, that was it. I actually forgot to hold a copy of my CAS and I saw a lot of Chinese students with their own printouts. This made me a bit apprehensive that I will be asked and I might be delayed as I'll have to retrieve it from my laptop, but I wasnt even asked for it.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Yababoy(m): 1:01pm On Sep 06, 2016
Brianchike:
Hey Yababoy, hope you've had time to settle. How much was the exchange rate at travelx for Naira to pounds. Also is western union a viable option to send naira here and receive cash in the UK.
Thanks





As at when I inquired, Travelex only had dollars at NGN356 and no GBP. I dont know if Western Union is a good option yet as I'm still trying to determine the best option to get GBP too.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Yababoy(m): 1:03pm On Sep 06, 2016
amdx21:




I guess its Union Bank (just a guess oh) cos they are one of the banks that have very high rate and charge N252 for commission. I use GTB currently at about 520. Stanbic and UBA have the fairest rate, you can check www.abokifx.com for daily update on the ATM rates.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Yababoy(m): 1:03pm On Sep 06, 2016
amdx21:




I guess its Union Bank (just a guess oh) cos they are one of the banks that have very high rate and charge N252 for commission. I use GTB currently at about 520. Stanbic and UBA have the fairest rate, you can check www.abokifx.com for daily update on the ATM rates.

It's Ecobank o. Please what are GTBank charges like. I also have their ATM card.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 1:45pm On Sep 06, 2016
Hello please i am still skeptical about the price of the visa application.Uk website says its 440 $ but some people are saying it 521$ from a reliable source.Please who is telling the truth because i am on the verge of payment..
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by worrisome: 2:01pm On Sep 06, 2016
Finally the worry is over... just collected my visa... thank God and success to those that are still expecting.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Smartoes: 2:14pm On Sep 06, 2016
congrat
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Inexplicable: 2:18pm On Sep 06, 2016
grin grin
worrisome:
Finally the worry is over... just collected my visa... thank God and success to those that are still expecting.

Congratulations! Thank God your wait and worry is over! Outlining your timeline of events won't be a bad idea
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by BarryJones(m): 2:19pm On Sep 06, 2016
Smartoes:
Hello please i am still skeptical about the price of the visa application.Uk website says its 440 $ but some people are saying it 521$ from a reliable source.Please who is telling the truth because i am on the verge of payment
I paid $521 for Ikeja Centre....I am hearing the V.I. Centre is cheaper..I dont know their own price...maybe that is the reason there is a difference
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by Dgirl63: 2:19pm On Sep 06, 2016
Smartoes:
Hello please i am still skeptical about the price of the visa application.Uk website says its 440 $ but some people are saying it 521$ from a reliable source.Please who is telling the truth because i am on the verge of payment

446 is for the VI center while 521 is for the ikeja center. So it's up to you to choose the center

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