NewStats: 3,265,106 , 8,185,686 topics. Date: Friday, 13 June 2025 at 01:24 PM 5t271a

Janedoe27:
I got my port today, 6months visiting visa approved, first time applicant, virgin port. My timeline was as follows;
Biometrics at Ikeja - 6th June 2022
Application transferred and received by DMC - 7th June 2022.
My cousin that sent the invitation letter was called on 22 July 2022
Application transferred and received by VAC - 29 July
port picked up by DHL - 29 July 2022
port delivered - 1 August 2022.

Documents submitted
Invitation letter from cousin
Cousin’s British port
Cousins wedding certificate (husband is also British)
Cousins 1 month payslip
Cousins employment letter (Doctor)
Cousins 1 month utility bill to show proof of residence
6 months bank statement with closing balance of 1.2m
6 months payslip
Introduction letter from my company
Appointment letter and promotion letters
My parents tenancy agreement
Travel reservation.

Congratulations, I tap in

Janedoe27:
I got my port today, 6months visiting visa approved, first time applicant, virgin port. My timeline was as follows;
Biometrics at Ikeja - 6th June 2022
Application transferred and received by DMC - 7th June 2022.
My cousin that sent the invitation letter was called on 22 July 2022
Application transferred and received by VAC - 29 July
port picked up by DHL - 29 July 2022
port delivered - 1 August 2022.

Documents submitted
Invitation letter from cousin
Cousin’s British port
Cousins wedding certificate (husband is also British)
Cousins 1 month payslip
Cousins employment letter (Doctor)
Cousins 1 month utility bill to show proof of residence
6 months bank statement with closing balance of 1.2m
6 months payslip
Introduction letter from my company
Appointment letter and promotion letters
My parents tenancy agreement
Travel reservation.

Congratulations

frostmate2:
Hello everyone. After TLs has sent email to collect documents, does anyone know how long they will hold the documents for before ing it to UK visas and immigration? Thanks

they mention 28 days

Janedoe27:
I got my port today, 6months visiting visa approved, first time applicant, virgin port. My timeline was as follows;
Biometrics at Ikeja - 6th June 2022
Application transferred and received by DMC - 7th June 2022.
My cousin that sent the invitation letter was called on 22 July 2022
Application transferred and received by VAC - 29 July
port picked up by DHL - 29 July 2022
port delivered - 1 August 2022.

Documents submitted
Invitation letter from cousin
Cousin’s British port
Cousins wedding certificate (husband is also British)
Cousins 1 month payslip
Cousins employment letter (Doctor)
Cousins 1 month utility bill to show proof of residence
6 months bank statement with closing balance of 1.2m
6 months payslip
Introduction letter from my company
Appointment letter and promotion letters
My parents tenancy agreement
Travel reservation.

Congratulations. I tap from your Grace. Please, what are the questions your cousin was asked?

Congrats, i did my bio the same day at Abuja TLS, yet to get any responds...Still hoping on God

ekpotek:


I don’t think you need a transit visa with a valid UK visa. You will not through immigration. I used KLM/Air to UK in 2019.

He will need

Good morning NairaLanders.

Please I need assistance/guidance regarding booking a flight from Lagos to Bradford. I am going with my spouse and I have checked Skyscanner and wakanow for best routes that is affordable and will not require a transit visa.
Between KLM and Quatar airline which is better?
I noticed that the cheaper the flight, the longer the layover. Please I need your comments and suggestions. Thanks in anticipation.

June 6 Bio Abuja TLs, any update?

You need transit visa for klm

ubby26:
Good morning NairaLanders.

Please I need assistance/guidance regarding booking a flight from Lagos to Bradford. I am going with my spouse and I have checked Skyscanner and wakanow for best routes that is affordable and will not require a transit visa.
Between KLM and Quatar airline which is better?
I noticed that the cheaper the flight, the longer the layover. Please I need your comments and suggestions. Thanks in anticipation.

Hello house, I am currently filling my UK visiting visa, please at what stage I will be asked to attach my documents cos I am now at the stage where to make payment e.i $125

you will be asked to document when you book an appointment on tls site and choose self service.

jubrilar:
Hello house, I am currently filling my UK visiting visa, please at what stage I will be asked to attach my documents cos I am now at the stage where to make payment e.i $125

congratulations ooo, i tap from your grace!

Janedoe27:
I got my port today, 6months visiting visa approved, first time applicant, virgin port. My timeline was as follows;
Biometrics at Ikeja - 6th June 2022
Application transferred and received by DMC - 7th June 2022.
My cousin that sent the invitation letter was called on 22 July 2022
Application transferred and received by VAC - 29 July
port picked up by DHL - 29 July 2022
port delivered - 1 August 2022.

Documents submitted
Invitation letter from cousin
Cousin’s British port
Cousins wedding certificate (husband is also British)
Cousins 1 month payslip
Cousins employment letter (Doctor)
Cousins 1 month utility bill to show proof of residence
6 months bank statement with closing balance of 1.2m
6 months payslip
Introduction letter from my company
Appointment letter and promotion letters
My parents tenancy agreement
Travel reservation.

Hello House, I got this rejection letter this morning, pls advise

Authority180:
Hello House, I got this rejection letter this morning, pls advise

Hi, sorry for the refusal. Just for next time in case you want to reapply, you need to satisfy the visa officer in at least two of these three things: Travel history, Home ties and Financial capability. From the refusal letter, the visa officer obviously wasn't satisfied with your travel history. Home ties: are you single, married, do you have children, are you employed, unemployed, business owner? something to prove that you will come back and are you financially capable to sponsor yourself on a tourist trip to the UK. You did not mention any friend/family in UK so why choose Liverpool? London should have been more preferable. You could attach a cover letter and further documents explaining in details your itinerary in the UK and intention of travel. Wish you goodluck!

Thanks for your respond, i actually have a travel history, have visited the UAE as a tourist, and i have a paying job of 400k salary per month...

This is also my cover letter as attached to my application

Authority180:
This is also my cover letter as attached to my application

Oh wow. I leave the floor to other of the group because honestly, you already did most of the things i wanted to advise. Some times these things happen. Some people even didn't provide as much documents as you did and got the visa while some who had 30 million etc in their got refused. Just for next time when you re-apply, they would want you to address those concerns for the refusal.

Good morning everyone,
Please i need an advise on the type of visa, I'm to apply for
My spouse recently got his UK resident permit that expires in 2 years time. Can i apply to him permanently, what type of visa I'm to apply for?
Justwise and the gurus in the house, your response would be appreciated

Google is your friend.
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Click and follow the wizard.

yolemum:
Good morning everyone,
Please i need an advise on the type of visa, I'm to apply for
My spouse recently got his UK resident permit that expires in 2 years time. Can i apply to him permanently, what type of visa I'm to apply for?
Justwise and the gurus in the house, your response would be appreciated

Oh wow. I leave the floor to other of the group because honestly, you already did most of the things i wanted to advise. Some times these things happen. Some people even didn't provide as much documents as you did and got the visa while some who had 30 million etc in their got refused. Just for next time when you re-apply, they would want you to address those concerns for the refusal.[/quote]


Thanks, Pls can you advice on how to address the formal refusal and i want to ask if i can reapply immediately or would there see it as being desperate to travel...Thanks

I notice you skipped some days on your itinerary. Maybe you should have done day by day. About your accommodation, was the reservation in London or Liverpool? Or Liverpool street London?

Authority180:
This is also my cover letter as attached to my application

My reservations was in Liverpool

Hello house please I need your advice, my port expired while awaiting response on my Visa replacement application, it's been over 11 weeks since my biometrics. A decision has been made on the application and my new BRP has been sent to my school since June. But I am yet to get my port back, could anyone with similar experience share on how to get back my port that has expired? Thank you.

And your itinerary was for London. Also, Covid test is no longer required. It actually looks like you didn’t do your research. Maybe give it time, then reapply. But as a first time tourist visitor to Uk, I’d advise you book a place in London. Have a packed itinerary eg visit emirates stadium, Stamford bridge,buckingham palace, Hyde park, covent garden,madame Tussauds,tower bridge, London eye, day trip to Alton towers/thorpe park, London transport museum, shopping on Oxford street/circus, Westfield etc. Also maybe make it 10 days?

Authority180:
My reservations was in Liverpool

toemie:


Oh wow. I leave the floor to other of the group because honestly, you already did most of the things i wanted to advise. Some times these things happen. Some people even didn't provide as much documents as you did and got the visa while some who had 30 million etc in their got refused. Just for next time when you re-apply, they would want you to address those concerns for the refusal.

From reading the first RED FLAG is Your from SUN TRUST BANK

My dear don't lodge lump sum next time and use banks that don't raise Eye brows

toemie:


Oh wow. I leave the floor to other of the group because honestly, you already did most of the things i wanted to advise. Some times these things happen. Some people even didn't provide as much documents as you did and got the visa while some who had 30 million etc in their got refused. Just for next time when you re-apply, they would want you to address those concerns for the refusal.

From reading the first RED FLAG is Your from SUN TRUST BANK

My dear don't lodge lump sum next time and use banks that don't raise Eye brows

Second was why LIVERPOOL?

funny enough i dont even think the large lodgement is the problem because he explained it. Its the lack of research that gave hin away. Liverpool hotel booking. Liverpool isnt a tourist location per se. In his itinerary he explained he's visiting London sites; liverpool is 2.5hrs away by train!

JPB2:




From reading the first RED FLAG is Your from SUN TRUST BANK

My dear don't lodge lump sum next time and use banks that don't raise Eye brows

Second was why LIVERPOOL?

[quote author=maestro03 post=115312499]funny enough i dont even think the large lodgement is the problem because he explained it. Its the lack of research that gave hin away. Liverpool hotel booking. Liverpool isnt a tourist location per se. In his itinerary he explained he's visiting London sites; liverpool is 2.5hrs away by train!



When Nigerians all over SM do adverts for POF you have to be careful banks u use in applications or be smart about your documentation

maestro03:
funny enough i dont even think the large lodgement is the problem because he explained it. Its the lack of research that gave hin away. Liverpool hotel booking. Liverpool isnt a tourist location per se. In his itinerary he explained he's visiting London sites; liverpool is 2.5hrs away by train!


THE UK would use the flimsiest excuse to deny you once They spot red flags ... some times they don't even say it out loud ..

He had a good cover letter but he was still denied ....

Hello All

I just received my port with my visa approved. This is a renewal.

Biometrics at Ikeja - 29th June 2022
Application transferred and received by DMC - 6th July 2022.
sent a paid mail and received a response on the 26th of July. The response was decision has been made and i should await receipt of my port within 10 working days.
Application transferred and received by VAC - 1st of August 2022
port picked up by DHL - 1st of August 2022
port delivered by DHL - 2nd August 2022.

Documents submitted
Letter of introduction from my office
offer letter from my employer
6 months' pay-slip
6 months bank statement (about 1m balance).
Also had t bank statement for me and my husband (57m and $30k)
flight and hotel reservation
marriage certificate

Surprisingly, i applied together with my husband but no update at all on his. He also opted for keep my port.
i sent a paid mail on his behalf and the response was that a decision has been taken. Not sure when they will request for his port.
Has anyone experienced this before? We always apply together for our previous visas and received back on the same day. This renewal is quite different.

pls did you attach a ticket reservation?

anyone in the house, pls help, is it compulsory to attach a ticket reservation to my application?

Janedoe27:
I got my port today, 6months visiting visa approved, first time applicant, virgin port. My timeline was as follows;
Biometrics at Ikeja - 6th June 2022
Application transferred and received by DMC - 7th June 2022.
My cousin that sent the invitation letter was called on 22 July 2022
Application transferred and received by VAC - 29 July
port picked up by DHL - 29 July 2022
port delivered - 1 August 2022.

Documents submitted
Invitation letter from cousin
Cousin’s British port
Cousins wedding certificate (husband is also British)
Cousins 1 month payslip
Cousins employment letter (Doctor)
Cousins 1 month utility bill to show proof of residence
6 months bank statement with closing balance of 1.2m
6 months payslip
Introduction letter from my company
Appointment letter and promotion letters
My parents tenancy agreement
Travel reservation.

Ah dont oh. Are you not seeing testimonies of delayed processing on this forum? Even the UK site advises not to purchase tickets before a decision is gotten.

AjayiOreofe:
pls did you attach a ticket reservation?

anyone in the house, pls help, is it compulsory to attach a ticket reservation to my application?