LaaJiblik:
Next time, take BA.
Their Sandwiches are good.

Alternatively, you could hire a small Private jet. In that case,you can cook your own food....

In my naughty mind, I'm already imagining what you and hubby are doing... after such a long time.

Heheheeeere....



Na you Sabi,BA Ke!I no get plenty cash then and Turkish was d only available and affordable flight.

Vicrown:
Please, do I need to submit utility bills and a photocopy of my data page for a tier 4 visa? Please kindly list that items I need to take along...

humblemoi:
Good day everyone.

Please I'd like to find out how prospective applicants calculate in naira equivalent of living expenses for applicants intending to live outside London. I believe it's about £9,200 approx.

How can be this converted to know the naira, and with what website?

Thank you as I await your response?

Nchabuomo:

Use Oanda rate. The rate changes everyday so the rate on the day you begin your 28day count is the way to go.

humblemoi:


Thank you. So all that black market rate and interbank rate don't apply here. Officially it should be Oanda currency converter rate if I am correct, right?

mimilyrics:
Yes. Only what is available on Oanda is used for UK visas.

humblemoi:


Thank you. So all that black market rate and interbank rate don't apply here. Officially it should be Oanda currency converter rate if I am correct, right?

Vicrown:
HELP O! I did my tuberculosis test today. However, I noticed when I got home that an extra letter was added to my surname. I'm freaking out. How serious is this error?

Nchabuomo:

Use Oanda rate. The rate changes everyday so the rate on the day you begin your 28day count is the way to go.

mimilyrics:
That's not quite right. It's the Oanda rate for the day you submit your application after the 28day rule has been satisfied that will be used. So if you deposited the money by on July 1st and your 28 day is complete by July 29, if you submit your application+Pay your IHS and visa fees on July 30, it's the rate that applies on July 30 that will be used for your application, not the date of deposit. So just put a little extra of about maybe [b]£1,000[/b]so that any fluctuations will not affect what you should have in your account for the 28 days

oluwadelana:
Please house, does the 28 days include weekends?

mimilyrics:
For anyone who wants to pay using Naira MasterCard, GTBank has increased the limit on its Naira MasterCard to $1,000 so if you're just paying 1 year study visa fees(1 year programs) + IHS, you can use the GTBank Naira MasterCard. But note that the rates may be higher. I applied for, funded and used my $ card for payment but I noticed that the day I bought $ at black market rate of 367, GTBank was trading $ for N375 for online transactions ( the charge might be higher that what's advertised too). So make your choice wisely.
Total I paid was $755.7 5 (1 year T4 visa + IHS) using my dollar card.
I just thought that you should all know Incase you need the information/options available.

mimilyrics:
That's not quite right. It's the Oanda rate for the day you submit your application after the 28day rule has been satisfied that will be used. So if you deposited the money by on July 1st and your 28 day is complete by July 29, if you submit your application+Pay your IHS and visa fees on July 30, it's the rate that applies on July 30 that will be used for your application, not the date of deposit. So just put a little extra of about maybe £1,000 so that any fluctuations will not affect what you should have in your account for the 28 days

Nchabuomo:

Well this is what my school sent me:
"This means that, when you apply for your visa, you will need to provide evidence, such as bank statements, showing that you have this money in your account on the date you apply and pay for your visa and for the whole 28 days immediately before that. Therefore, if you apply for your visa on 1 August, you will need to prove that you have had this money since 2 July without any break. Remember that the exchange rate of your currency will affect the equivalent amount you have in British pounds."
Although your recommendation of also insulates the individual should he decide to follow your suggestion.
Yes the 28 days includes weekend @Oluwadelana

Question1:


This is informative. Thanks @mimi. But did you pay for priority visa?

mimilyrics:
No. I paid for the standard visa processing on yesterday and available interview dates were from today through to the 1st week of next month. Hopefully, when you're ready to apply the dates available will be close enough for you if you don't want to pay for priority visa.

justwise:


Practically Nchabuomo is right, you can't be held responsible for the fluctuation because its impossible to keep up with that.

Each time you topup because of exchange rate fluctuation it means restarting the 28days counting again.

I have never seen anybody that refused because of that.

mimilyrics:
While I'm not disputing what you said, I didn't ask him to top up every time. I only said that an extra equivalent of £1,000 in Naira should be put into the account before the 28 day count starts to avoid the balance dipping because of the difference in the exchange rate on the date of application. Either that or he pays more of his fees to the school without touching what is in the account if the 28 day count has started and his account balance might be negatively. I have highlighted and attached the part of the T4 migrant guide that deals with that. My school also emphasized the same thing with the exception of when the account is a £ account. I know of someone that it affected. It's better safe than sorry.
We all don't have the same experiences and I don't claim to know it all but at the end of the day, he could do use the date he started the 28 day count which is before the date of application if he has started counting, miracles do happen and favour does speak when all else fails. It also boils down to the use of the ECO's discretion.

justwise:


That is unnecessary.

Question1:


I guess you still have enough time to apply for standard Visa and travel since you'd like to travel around August. But in my own case I might apply for priority in early august(by God's Grace) because of the 28 days thingy. I started it last week.

Thanks sha. And prepare well for you interview.

mimilyrics:
Yes, you're right. I'm sure preparing for it. I pray it all works out well. I'll post updates when I have any information that might be useful.

Teegirl101:
Hi Justwise, thanks for your help in the past, Please would it be advisable to apply for a tier 4 visa from any ECOWAS country as a Nigerian (I work off shore). I am going for my masters (sept intake) (just completed my BA last year and left the UK). Your prompt response would be much appreciated. Thanks