Visa fee is £348 for a standard application, priority visa processing costs £348 visa fee + £220 priority processing fee, super priority costs £348 visa + £956 super priority fee. Priority and super priority processing have faster turnaround than the standard processing.

IHS fee to use the NHS is £450 (£300 per year + £150 for the extra 4-6 months granted after the course ends) for one year programs. You have to pay this online after you submit your application but before you can pay your visa fee and book your biometrics appointment.

For a standard visa for 1 year programs, total costs in naira will be close to N400,000 (including IHS) depending on the exchange rate used.

$ equivalents are taken from your payment card if it's not a $ card.

See links:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-29-march-2019

https://pos.tlscontact.com/lgv_en/added-value-services

rs172:
Good evening everyone, I'm confused about the Visa fees, checking the ukvisa website Standard visa fee cost almost 175,000,
Then priority Student visa i saw something like 110,000 then super priority visa 458,000.

I'm a little bit confused, can someone please guide me on the visa fee?

It's for 9 months. If it's more or you have all you need for the 2 years, it's not a problem but it's not mandatory to have maintenance beyond 9 months.

belovedtianah:
Good day All , please my course has a work placement year making the program 2years.
I’m not sure of the amount to keep in my account as maintenance fee. Is it maintenance fee for 9 months or will I factor in my placement year as well ?

rs172:
Good evening everyone, I'm confused about the Visa fees, checking the ukvisa website Standard visa fee cost almost 175,000,
Then priority Student visa i saw something like 110,000 then super priority visa 458,000.

I'm a little bit confused, can someone please guide me on the visa fee?

At the end all 3 will result in the same Visa.... so it now depends on how fast you want the visa . Before covid standard used to be out within 15 working days so if you apply in time then really there no point paying extra for the other types

However if for whatever reason you apply late and need the visa asap then the other two options can be used

belovedtianah:
Good day All , please my course has a work placement year making the program 2years.
I’m not sure of the amount to keep in my account as maintenance fee. Is it maintenance fee for 9 months or will I factor in my placement year as well ?

That placement years length is not factored in when you talking about maintenance fee. It usually a standard 9 months calculation.

.. it only factored in calculation of how much NHS fee you will pay as that is related to the length of the program

Graceisallineed:
Hello house,

Please I need your honest and sincere opinion ��

Among the below options which is the best or most certain for main applicant and dependant to get visa;

1. Both main applicant and spouse apply together for tier 4 study and dependant visa (if they have the financial requirements) at the same time.

2. Principal applicant should apply first. Immediately after getting the tier 4 visa (before traveling) spouse should apply for dependant visa. Then both travel at the same time.

3. Principal applicant should apply for tier 4 study visa, travel and settle down (get BRP, accommodation & student ID). Immediately after that, spouse should apply for dependant visa and join the main applicant.

I await for your responses.

Thanks in advance.

@Justwise and other gurus kindly reply to my questions please. Thanks

Someone responded to you already. See quoted response to your initial questions below.

LagosismyHome:


as long as you are sure you have all the requirement then it doesnt matter if you apply separately or together. it would be the same end result so then it comes to personal preference

same with travelling together or main applicant going first..........both works . it then depends if your rather you settling in down together or one at a time. for example i prefer couple apply at the same time for visa but traveling it all depends on how familar they are with that country. but as you can see this just my personal preference

if you apply together but want to travel seperately with one settling first , then an important thing to note :Make sure you know the date you will travel to the UK before you apply and state it in your application . Your temporary visa ( vignette sticker ) will only be valid for 30 days once you receive it, and you will need to travel within this period.

Graceisallineed:



@Justwise and other gurus kindly reply to my questions please. Thanks

Thank you Mimilyrics and Lagosismyhome.

mimilyrics:
Someone responded to you already. See quoted response to your initial questions below.

Yes I know and I appreciate his/her response. But I need more answers before we can conclude on what to go for. I need others point of view. I can’t conclude on only one reply. Hope you understand.

Please are dependents expected to pay NHS fee too?
And is total visa fee multiplied by number of dependents?

I know some countries ask for statement of purpose or Personal statement. Is this same for U.K. study visa too?
Thank you.

LagosismyHome:


That placement years length is not factored in when you talking about maintenance fee. It usually a standard 9 months calculation.

.. it only factored in calculation of how much NHS fee you will pay as that is related to the length of the program

Okay. I feel that the response from LagosismyHome was an apt reply to your questions. No one can tell you the best or most certain way for an applicant and/or dependant to apply visas because a dependant's visa application being approved depends on the T4 applicant passing the credibility checks and having satisfactory documents held in the manner prescribed by UKVI. At the end of the day, it all boils down to your personal preferences.

1. An applicant can apply with or without dependants as long as all the required documents are in order. The dependants' visa is hinged on the T4 applicant's ability to successfully secure a visa so if a Tier 4 student's application is rejected, the dependant's application will be rejected too. If you are certain that you've included everything you need in your application as a student and you're certain that you'd get it (except for an error on the ECO's part), go for this option.

2. This is entirely dependent on if the applicant wants to travel to the UK with his/her dependants. If for any reason, the main Applicant's application is rejected, then this saves the couple some costs as costs expended on visas are non-refundable with the exception of the IHS costs. This is a safe option if the Tier 4 applicant is having mixed feelings about the outcome of the visa application.

3. This option should be adopted if the student would rather go first to sort all the stress that comes with settling down. This also helps the main applicant (student) to explore the new town/city to make it easier for dependants to settle in.

My own personal preferences would be no 3 as this would give me time to settle in without the added stress of looking out for my dependants while still trying to adapt to my new surroundings even though having familiar faces could help allay homesickness in most cases.

Graceisallineed:



Yes I know and I appreciate his/her response. But I need more answers before we can conclude on what to go for. I need others point of view. I can’t conclude on only one reply. Hope you understand.

I am praying the UK VAC opens in earnest so that we can begin the process of applying for Visa. I have my deposit with me but I am scared of proceeding to make payment because I no wan hear pim

Yes dependants have to pay the IHS too.

The total fee payable for the visa+IHS is multiplied by the number of dependants but this is paid separately for each application.

For your visa, you don't need SOPs or personal statements but you can address any issues that might not be clear to the ECO on your application using a cover letter.
Personal statements are usually required for UK postgraduate courses.

Yimi4real:
Please are dependents expected to pay NHS fee too?
And is total visa fee multiplied by number of dependents?

I know some countries ask for statement of purpose or Personal statement. Is this same for U.K. study visa too?
Thank you.

Yimi4real:
Please are dependents expected to pay NHS fee too?
And is total visa fee multiplied by number of dependents?

I know some countries ask for statement of purpose or Personal statement. Is this same for U.K. study visa too?
Thank you.

Since I am not a student I cant answer questions on statement of purpose or personal statement . However your question is not clear if you mean for Visa or for school application

Regarding NHS fee... yes it per each dependants

Good day all, I'm new here ,pls the last time I asked a friend he told me I just need the balance of my sch fees for first year + my 9 months maintenance fee,pls I want more clarifications on this ,is it supposed to be the full sch fees including the second year sch fees or u can use just the first year sch fees balance too? Thanks you all.

mimilyrics:
Okay. I feel that the response from LagosismyHome was an apt reply to your questions. No one can tell you the best or most certain way for an applicant and/or dependant to apply visas because a dependant's visa application being approved depends on the T4 applicant passing the credibility checks and having satisfactory documents held in the manner prescribed by UKVI. At the end of the day, it all boils down to your personal preferences.

1. An applicant can apply with or without dependants as long as all the required documents are in order. The dependants' visa is hinged on the T4 applicant's ability to successfully secure a visa so if a Tier 4 student's application is rejected, the dependant's application will be rejected too. If you are certain that you've included everything you need in your application as a student and you're certain that you'd get it (except for an error on the ECO's part), go for this option.

2. This is entirely dependent on if the applicant wants to travel to the UK with his/her dependants. If for any reason, the main Applicant's application is rejected, then this saves the couple some costs as costs expended on visas are non-refundable with the exception of the IHS costs. This is a safe option if the Tier 4 applicant is having mixed feelings about the outcome of the visa application.

3. This option should be adopted if the student would rather go first to sort all the stress that comes with settling down. This also helps the main applicant (student) to explore the new town/city to make it easier for dependants to settle in.

My own personal preferences would be no 3 as this would give me time to settle in without the added stress of looking out for my dependants while still trying to adapt to my new surroundings even though having familiar faces could help allay homesickness in most cases.

Thanks for your response. I appreciate.

What about if the main applicant is a female and will still need her husband to join her and support her. So that as d woman is studying and doing part time job, husband will be working full time.

Do you still think option 3 is the best option?

You only need to show the full fees for the first year (excluding any deposit/tuition fee already paid to the school) + maintenance for 9 months. You don't need to show fees for the second year.

beldavis:
Good day all, I'm new here ,pls the last time I asked a friend he told me I just need the balance of my sch fees for first year + my 9 months maintenance fee,pls I want more clarifications on this ,is it supposed to be the full sch fees including the second year sch fees or u can use just the first year sch fees balance too? Thanks you all.

Ha! Ok thank you

mimilyrics:
Yes dependants have to pay the IHS too.

The total fee payable for the visa+IHS is multiplied by the number of dependants but this is paid separately for each application.

For your visa, you don't need SOPs or personal statements but you can address any issues that might not be clear to the ECO on your application using a cover letter.
Personal statements are usually required for UK postgraduate courses.

I get it now. Thanks a lot

LagosismyHome:


Since I am not a student I cant answer questions on statement of purpose or personal statement . However your question is not clear if you mean for Visa or for school application

Regarding NHS fee... yes it per each dependants

It largely depends on personal preferences. The 3rd option that I would have chosen if in that situation, is largely based on trying to avoid the initial stress of settling in along with dependants. The dependant can apply immediately the wife's visa is out to cut the waiting time. The husband can start researching jobs available in the school and surrounding areas to make it easier to find a job when he arrives in the UK.

Graceisallineed:



Thanks for your response. I appreciate.

What about if the main applicant is a female and will still need her husband to join her and support her. So that as d woman is studying and doing part time job, husband will be working full time.

Do you still think option 3 is the best option?

mimilyrics:
You only need to show the full fees for the first year (excluding any deposit/tuition fee already paid to the school) + maintenance for 9 months. You don't need to show fees for the second year.

thank you so much for the Swift response.�

mimilyrics:
It largely depends on personal preferences. The 3rd option that I would have chosen if in that situation, is largely based on trying to avoid the initial stress of settling in along with dependants. The dependant can apply immediately the wife's visa is out to cut the waiting time. The husband can start researching jobs available in the school and surrounding areas to make it easier to find a job when he arrives in the UK.

Thanks so much for your swift response. I appreciate

Graceisallineed:



I disagree. Conditional offer is when they still need few documents from you (IELTS or proof of English proficiency, or any other documents, etc) before issuing unconditional offer & CAS, while unconditional offer is when they don’t need any document from you before issuing you CAS. Paying deposit doesn’t have to do with unconditional offer.It’s only a proof for them to show that you’re interested in studying (commitment) in the institution and they’ll book a seat for you.

My offer states “Unconditional offer”. For them to keep a seat for me I have to pay 1k GBP deposit.

Please may I know the name of the school Sir.

God bless

Magdagascariens:


Please may I know the name of the school Sir.

God bless

U wan send Madagascar Covid agbo go there?�����

Just to add to this, If you decide to take this option(because the decision will be made by you and your family), and if you have kids ensure adequate arrangements are made if you leave them behind and to bring them over as soon as you settle in.

All the best

mimilyrics:
It largely depends on personal preferences. The 3rd option that I would have chosen if in that situation, is largely based on trying to avoid the initial stress of settling in along with dependants. The dependant can apply immediately the wife's visa is out to cut the waiting time. The husband can start researching jobs available in the school and surrounding areas to make it easier to find a job when he arrives in the UK.

mimilyrics:
Visa fee is £348 for a standard application, priority visa processing costs £348 visa fee + £220 priority processing fee, super priority costs £348 visa + £956 super priority fee. Priority and super priority processing have faster turnaround than the standard processing.

IHS fee to use the NHS is £450 (£300 per year + £150 for the extra 4-6 months granted after the course ends) for one year programs. You have to pay this online after you submit your application but before you can pay your visa fee and book your biometrics appointment.

For a standard visa for 1 year programs, total costs in naira will be close to N400,000 (including IHS) depending on the exchange rate used.

$ equivalents are taken from your payment card if it's not a $ card.

See links:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-29-march-2019

https://pos.tlscontact.com/lgv_en/added-value-services

Thanks very much, for this info

LagosismyHome:


At the end all 3 will result in the same Visa.... so it now depends on how fast you want the visa . Before covid standard used to be out within 15 working days so if you apply in time then really there no point paying extra for the other types

However if for whatever reason you apply late and need the visa asap then the other two options can be used

Yea... i just want to have the info.. so that i won't be caught off guard, i planned to apply early, but this corona virus has affected things beyond imagination..

SAMDEEA123:


U wan send Madagascar Covid agbo go there?�����

Someone needs Unis wey dey collect below £2k as deposit ni...

May God heal the world Ma

Magdagascariens:


Please may I know the name of the school Sir.

God bless

Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield. UK

Graceisallineed:



Thanks for your response. I appreciate.

What about if the main applicant is a female and will still need her husband to join her and support her. So that as d woman is studying and doing part time job, husband will be working full time.

Do you still think option 3 is the best option?

To add to what has been suggested especially by Mimilyrics is that, It all honestly depends on you and your partner. We cant tell you what will really work for you.
So you and your partner should discuss the options presented and settle on the one you deem best.
Going to a new country for the first time can come with its own challenges even psychologically and emotionally. The feeling of loneliness, homesickness, culture shock,job search struggles, getting lost despite using TFL journey planner.�
A married couple can go together and settle in and explore at the same time and be each others keeper before the craziness of coursework, group discussions, part time jobs , night shifts et al set in.
One can also take the lead, sort out accommodation , job and then allow their partner to join them later.
So please discuss further with your spouse and see what will work well for your studies and marriage.
All the best!

Magdagascariens:


Someone needs Unis wey dey collect below £2k as deposit ni...

May God heal the world Ma

You still can’t cheat the system because either ways, you’d still have to show the remainder via maintenance money.

To me, I think the more deposit you pay, the better it is.

TFL and London

MissyGh:

To add to what has been suggested especially by Mimilyrics is that, It all honestly depends on you and your partner. We cant tell you what will really work for you.
So you and your partner should discuss the options presented and settle on the one you deem best.
Going to a new country for the first time can come with its own challenges even psychologically and emotionally. The feeling of loneliness, homesickness, culture shock,job search struggles, getting lost despite using TFL journey planner.�
A married couple can go together and settle in and explore at the same time and be each others keeper before the craziness of coursework, group discussions, part time jobs , night shifts et al set in.
One can also take the lead, sort out accommodation , job and then allow their partner to join them later.
So please discuss further with your spouse and see what will work well for your studies and marriage.
All the best!

mattfeuter:


You still can’t cheat the system because either ways, you’d still have to show the remainder via maintenance money.

To me, I think the more deposit you pay, the better it is.

I have not talked about cheating the system here. The above is what it is - your personal opinion.