jennyhumphrey:
sorry about this. Please is this your first uk visa or renewal.

My first actually

ekpotek:


Generating fake payslip will not work and you are likely to been banned for 1O years for submitting fake documents. Just be honest about your salary payment situation and hope for the best. Secondly honoring an invitation from someone you do not fully know or you have not physically met can be dangerous!

Dear ekpotek
1..What do you suggest I do about the payslip stuff cos I don't want to take chances and that's why I'm here for advice on please.

2...my mum knows the guy very well but I don't. From our conversations so far I believe he'll not disappoint or hurt me.
He's also married to a British gal.
Please I need to make this trip.

ytp:
Thanks a million and well done for taking time to do this.Preparing to return to Naija by weekend already. May God reward you abundantly, cheers.

Thanks for your kind words, you came to the UK at the right time weather wise, this is probably the hottest i have ever experienced here.

Enjoy your remaining days and safe trip back to Nigeria

Ndkings1:
Gurus in the house, I really appreciate you for all the help you have rendered to us novices through your advices. I can only say, I God bless you all.

Now, I'm going to explain my situation without holding back any iota of truth in order not regret at last.

Earlier this year I met a guy based in London through my mum, we got chatting and we concluded that he's gonna send me invitations letter and other necessary documents on his part to come and stay with him in London for some time.
Note: I have never seen him face to face

I work in a private school, where I earn 125k a month.
Though the school pay tax but they don't deduct tax money from our salaries. they don't give payslips and sometimes, they us cash.
The questions bothering me now and I need urgent answers for are ;

1.. Will my physical unfamiliarity with the person inviting me affect my application even though he's providing the accommodation and other documents?

2..I intend to create a payslip on my own for next six months. I intend to make it look like I'm paying tax for every salary I get by including some tax deductions which I'm not actually paying(I was told my payslip must show that I'm paying tax or else my application will be refused)...
Please I need your undiluted advise on this one.

3..is my monthly salary of 125k enough for this application(I don't have another source of income for now)

4...my host says he's going to to send me hotel reservations - is this not gonna complicate issues for me since I'm going to stay in his house?

5...i currently have 1million in my account and I intend to use my salary for the next six months months to build it up to 1.6million or more starting from wit the salary for this month.. DO I NEED TO EXPLAIN THE SOURCE OF THE 1MILLION NAIRA OPENING BALANCE?

these are my major dilemma and I need honest advice please. Thank you very much as I await your response.
God bless...

@justwise
@epotek

I really don't want to discourage you on this because i think your mind is made up already.

Reading in between the lines it appears that you are planing to visit the UK and live illegally with somebody you never met before.

The visa you are applying for will not allow you do anything other than visit and see places, you can't work, study, do business, rent a house or open bank account in the UK.

Forging payslip is never a good idea because if the embassy run a check on that you will be looking at 10yrs ban from the UK.


You really need to find out more about the person inviting you and willing to send his personal details.

ytp:
Documents submitted include:
5 mnths statement (salary acct) with reference lettr
5 mnths statement (company acct my personal one)with reference letter
Company certificate of incorporation(personal)
Cover letter
Tax identification number(nt certificate cos i have nevr paid)
Land survey document
Certificates
6 mnths payslip
Accommodation details
Employment letter
Letter from my office(main employer)
Invitation letter for course
Proof of payment for course
........
I was delayed for some minutes by immigration to double check some information cos i was once denied .At this point, best thing is to remain calm cos you can never tell if they are checking for info or checking out your reaction through the camera.
In my case, i didnt even read the paper she handed me,and didnt use my phone either.Was jst looking ard at people passing where i was standing befr i finally sat....that was when i saw d details in the paper, fear catch me small bt ....Anyway 5 minutes later, she returned ,waved at me and said "you can see I have stamped your passport".She didnt bother to check my landing card nor my accommodation details again.Na so I stroll enter.

Thanks for sharing. Please, which paper are you talking about oo. I am supposed to enter UK on the 8 August but cus i want to get Ireland VISA i will have to chill till October.

Hope this wont affect me at the POE?

Ndkings1:

Dear ekpotek
1..What do you suggest I do about the payslip stuff cos I don't want to take chances and that's why I'm here for advice on please.

2...my mum knows the guy very well but I don't. From our conversations so far I believe he'll not disappoint or hurt me.
He's also married to a British gal.
Please I need to make this trip.

Uk is not running. Don't be desperate about it. Living illegally in the UK has many disadvantages. You can actually apply on your own without using the person you've not met. That you have a visa does not mean you will be allowed in. State the source of your income and give explanation of taxes and slips in your cover letter. Be sincere with your application. If don't get it now you get it later. but dont spoil your future application when you will genuine reason to travel.

Olowogbogboro17:


Thanks for sharing. Please, which paper are you talking about oo. I am supposed to enter UK on the 8 August but cus i want to get Ireland VISA i will have to chill till October.

Hope this wont affect me at the POE?

If they need to run a check on you at the POE; the paper will explain why you are being 'held' for some time.

Olugerm:
she has sent me everything, it's just that 93k of a thing, its the money I have in my bank account what can I do cause one person told me to write a cover letter explain myself that it's just for pocket money or what do you think

While the ECOs like to see a healthy bank balance, they are more concerned seeing a steady inflow/outflow of cash. Do not complicate issues - just submit your statement and only emphasize that you’d like them to see that you have a steady income and your friend has invited you and is offering to cover the entire costs as a give.

Do not over explain the 93 k- just say - see my statement showing a steady inflow/outflow of my part time income.

Good luck

marylanderr:



While the ECOs like to see a healthy bank balance, they are more concerned seeing a steady inflow/outflow of cash. Do not complicate issues - just submit your statement and only emphasize that you’d like them to see that you have a steady income and your friend has invited you and is offering to cover the entire costs as a give.

Do not over explain the 93 k- just say - see my statement showing a steady inflow/outflow of my part time income.

Good luck

see my brother God bless I really appreciate your support..i will do that hope that explanation cover me for where I suppose to put 0amount which I don't but put 93k ... I'm going for interview on 30th that's Monday next week

Hi Guys,
Completed my visa application and made payment yesterday and selected 27th July as Appointment date. Then went on the TLS website to register and equally made payment for the prime time appointment. However I'm yet to receive appointment confirmation email from TSL since yesterday. Sent them a mail twice but no response. Hope I can still submit my application tomorrow without the appointment confirmation mail?. I have my TLS receipt for prime time payment and Visa receipt from the UK website

Good afternoon guys

I just submitted my application for UK 6month visa for my husband and I, mine is a renewal from a 2 years which I only used once, before the 2 years , I had 6 months and I used that one twice,but my husband once applied in 2013 and was denied based on the funds in his account, he transferred huge amount into his account weeks before the submission, We got married in May this year and our purpose for this trip is honeymoon

My question now is, I noticed everyone keep mentioning cover letter, please I want to know if we also need to do a cover letter for this application if yes what do we write there, date of submission is August 6, 2018

Gurus in the house , kindly advise

Thank you

Please house I need your help
I submitted my appreciation 26th of June up until now I have not head anything from the embassy. No email or text message either.

Pls help me cos I am loosing my mind

folmus:


Uk is not running. Don't be desperate about it. Living illegally in the UK has many disadvantages. You can actually apply on your own without using the person you've not met. That you have a visa does not mean you will be allowed in. State the source of your income and give explanation of taxes and slips in your cover letter. Be sincere with your application. If don't get it now you get it later. but dont spoil your future application when you will genuine reason to travel.

My brother I'm now in a fix. Don't you think not submitting payslips for my application would not "CAST DOUBT" on my source of fund as I have seen in some refusal letters some people posted on here??
What other categories of visa do you think I can apply without invitation letter?
I have been preparing for this since January
Please answer me... I'm confused

@ekpotek you didn't answer my other questions

I picked my visa today, 10years visit visa. I wish everyone the best of luck with their application. Cheers

Jamiel89:
I've been a silent follower of this thread for a while now, kudos to all the gurus providing help and advise. I applied for renewal in Abuja on the 5th of this month and today makes it 13 working days, I am tired of refreshing my mail for decision and pickup mail lol....who else is in my shoes? I wish everyone the best of luck with their application.

Jamiel89:
I picked my visa today, 10years visit visa. I wish everyone the best of luck with their application. Cheers

congratulations my dear brother... Im praying for this kind success to going on Monday

Congratulations jamiel.... May We all share in your testimony.

churockng:


Sure no problem.. I have always been updating the house on any development. Once I get any email or update from them I will let u know. If u have any update u shud let me know. Did you pay the £5 for sending an email?

they reply me through email and said they sent to the department that they will get back to me within 15working days.

it's that what they told you when you call? and since when have they starting updating you on getting your passport back? . just want to confirm about the 15 working days ,it's taking long time now

Jamiel89:
I picked my visa today, 10years visit visa. I wish everyone the best of luck with their application. Cheers

Congrats! 10years? Small wonder you were refreshing the web browser daily. I would have been doing the same.

Lol Bro, I hate suspense biko. I have a very good travel history tho but I don't trust ECOs.

bigbus:

Congrats! 10years? Small wonder you were refreshing the web browser daily. I would have been doing the same.

Thanks bro, try your best to be honest in your application and cover letter. Remain blessed.

Olugerm:
congratulations my dear brother... Im praying for this kind success to going on Monday

Amen, I wish you the very best. Consider some of the advise given to you here. Cheers.

Ndkings1:
Congratulations jamiel.... May We all share in your testimony.

Please what does the cover letter entails and is i

Please help

I.need a cover letter format, am due for biometric on the 6th of august . Please can someone help with a format

Please send to my email funlad26@gmail.com

hello guys. its cool to have have this forum. gurus in the house i would love to apply for a visa towards thr last quarter of the year. please in a nutshell what re the things I should consider having before embarking on the application. N.b : i have only travelled out once to Johannesburg and i spent just a week , my elder brother is a british citizen by birth ,he as been in the uk for 18 years or more ,married with kids i wanna go spend d xmas with him in other to meet my niece and nephews wht re d necessary documents i need from him and any other thing needed is appreciated .thanks anticipating for ur reply

health100:


they reply me through email and said they sent to the department that they will get back to me within 15working days.

it's that what they told you when you call? and since when have they starting updating you on getting your passport back? . just want to confirm about the 15 working days ,it's taking long time now

Yeah that was the same email they sent me and after a while I didn't get to hear from them.. I kept calling and lately they sent me another email saying dat they already passed instruction to Lagos.. But I exercise patience that they will get back to me regarding my passport for collection. Am still waiting and it's almost 3 months now.

funlad26:
Good afternoon guys

I just submitted my application for UK 6month visa for my husband and I, mine is a renewal from a 2 years which I only used once, before the 2 years , I had 6 months and I used that one twice,but my husband once applied in 2013 and was denied based on the funds in his account, he transferred huge amount into his account weeks before the submission, We got married in May this year and our purpose for this trip is honeymoon

My question now is, I noticed everyone keep mentioning cover letter, please I want to know if we also need to do a cover letter for this application if yes what do we write there, date of submission is August 6, 2018

Gurus in the house , kindly advise

Thank you

It’s more an extra information sheet - the last page on the visa application has a space for any information you think you need to provide to help support your application. But for most people thst spa e is not usually enough.

So it s a continued extra info sheet on blank paper. Wish you the best

churockng:


Yeah that was the same email they sent me and after a while I didn't get to hear from them.. I kept calling and lately they sent me another email saying dat they already passed instruction to Lagos.. But I exercise patience that they will get back to me regarding my passport for collection. Am still waiting and it's almost 3 months now.

3months Jess's mine is a month pulse and I am loosing it.
Pls can u send me the number u called.
Thanks

funlad26:
Please help

I.need a cover letter format, am due for biometric on the 6th of august . Please can someone help with a format

Please send to my email funlad26@gmail.com

If you can patiently check this thread from page 300, you will see a sample. It's just to give additional info that you feel you didnt get chance to do in your application forms. It's optional if you feel you dont have any extra information.

Ndkings1:

My brother I'm now in a fix. Don't you think not submitting payslips for my application would not "CAST DOUBT" on my source of fund as I have seen in some refusal letters some people posted on here??
What other categories of visa do you think I can apply without invitation letter?
I have been preparing for this since January
Please answer me... I'm confused

What about those that submitted payslips and still got denied? It's you that you need to check your intention. If you are honest in your application, there is no need casting doubt on your application yourself. You have opportunity to explain the source of your fund. Check their website, you can apply for the same category of visa you are looking invitation for as a visitor.you want to go on tourism if thats your intention.

folmus:


What about those that submitted payslips and still got denied? It's you that you need to check your intention. If you are honest in your application, there is no need casting doubt on your application yourself. You have opportunity to explain the source of your fund. Check their website, you can apply for the same category of visa you are looking invitation for as a visitor.you want to go on tourism if thats your intention.

Thanks bro...
I'm anxious because this is my first time of applying
Are you suggesting I forego the visit visa application and go for tourist visa?

Endlessgrace:
As much as you have sponsored different applications in the past, each application is always treated individually and differently. I also recently invited my sister for same reason as yours and she got her visa approved 2weeks ago.

First thing i noted is the Eco might not have taken into consideration your savings account cos savings account is considered as funds not readily available to you cos it's meant to be saved. I actually applied with my current account which even had less balance than yours, so if you could keep it simple with just your current acct along with your payslip.
Another thing is your sister’s personal circumstances will be considered to a larger extent than yours so you need to put in place her finances so she doesn’t get denied again. These are the things i did with my sister’s application if it would help:
Me:
Invitation letter
Account statement
Payslips & offer letter
Passport & BRP
Birth certificate to show we have same parents

My sister:
Introduction letter from her work
Offer letter and payslips
Statement of account with about 450k
Fixed deposit certificate of 1m.
Cover letter explaining the funds in her acct.

I stated i was sponsoring her trip and i think it helped that i sent to her account 350k for flight to show commitment from my end.
All the best as you reapply.

Are you saying she was refused because she use savings account instead of current?