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My mum did her biometrics on 9th May and she received her collection mail today, is this a sign of visa approval? She is a first time UK visit visa applicant.

regards.

Ifelajulo:
My mum did her biometrics on 9th May and she received her collection mail today, is this a sign of visa approval? She is a first time UK visit visa applicant.

regards.

If there's no prior email from UKVI containing a rejection letter, then it's an approval.

Congratulations.

Davinton:


I have been checking both, it's not there.

Absolutely nothing to worry about, in fact, no need sending them a message as regards this. Sometimes, their acknowledgement email comes a week after your biometrics.

Just relax and wait for your decision.
Good luck.

Aurallure:


1) I submitted my and hubby’s where he sent the money from

2) we have never travelled. This is our first time application

3) my business was ed with CAC two months before I applied. Which I submitted alongside screenshots of my instagram business page, my business listing via google search, transactions, customers orders online, goods purchase receipts


I’m open to answer any more questions

@Aurallure thanks for reply

1)Pls how much in pounces was sponsor for three of you?

2) did you wrote budget breakdown in the space below the application form?

3) did you submit ur husband datapage?

4) how much is ur salary and living expenses?

Okay, i appreciate. Thanks a lot.

CornOak:


Absolutely nothing to worry about, in fact, no need sending them a message as regards this. Sometimes, their acknowledgement email comes a week after your biometrics.

Just relax and wait for your decision.
Good luck.

onile1975:


@Aurallure thanks for reply

1)Pls how much in pounces was sponsor for three of you?

2) did you wrote budget breakdown in the space below the application form?

3) did you submit ur husband datapage?

4) how much is ur salary and living expenses?

1) for 3 of us we wrote we budgeted 2100 pounds but expenses will only consume 1850

2) I wrote the budget breakdown in the cover letter instead as follows:
Flight for me and my children: 1300 pounds
Living expenses for me and my kids: 250 pounds
Sightseeing and fun activities: 200 pounds
Miscellaneous: 100 pounds
Accommodation covered my sister we visiting
Total expenses: 1850
Total budget: 2100

3) I submitted his data page too

4)I stated that my income from my business is average of 350k monthly. This fluctuates as a business owner. Could be more in some months or less.
from hubby 150k monthly
Expenditure is 350k monthly

Aurallure:


1) for 3 of us we wrote we budgeted 2100 pounds but expenses will only consume 1850

2) I wrote the budget breakdown in the cover letter instead as follows:
Flight for me and my children: 1300 pounds
Living expenses for me and my kids: 250 pounds
Sightseeing and fun activities: 200 pounds
Miscellaneous: 100 pounds
Accommodation covered my sister we visiting
Total expenses: 1850
Total budget: 2100

3) I submitted his data page too

4)I stated that my income from my business is average of 350k monthly. This fluctuates as a business owner. Could be more in some months or less.
from hubby 150k monthly
Expenditure is 350k monthly

@Aurallure thanks for ur response

Don't say my question is too much, pls has ur husband travel to u.k before?

2) how much did you put to the question that say how much are you personally spending on this trip?

hello everyone and the experienced gurus in the house. I have two unused visas( mexico and south africa) in my port, can i them as part of my ing documents. cc cashmadam Ashirioluwa giselle237 hunee

icu4:
hello everyone and the experienced gurus in the house. I have two unused visas( mexico and south africa) in my port, can i them as part of my ing documents. cc cashmadam Ashirioluwa giselle237 hunee

Please proceed.

Attaching your existing visas, especially unused, will strengthen your application and demonstrate that you are not desperate to abscond your country.

Good luck.

Good evening house please I will like to ask a question the tax clearance is it a must and is it compulsory to submit it along with the CAC certificate and other documents in time of uk visiting visa, for a one man business whose monthly inflow and outflow is around 5 million.

onile1975:


@Aurallure thanks for ur response

Don't say my question is too much, pls has ur husband travel to u.k before?

2) how much did you put to the question that say how much are you personally spending on this trip?

Not a problem. Ask away

I put 1 Naira

icu4:
hello everyone and the experienced gurus in the house. I have two unused visas( mexico and south africa) in my port, can i them as part of my ing documents. cc cashmadam Ashirioluwa giselle237 hunee

Previous visas, whether used or not, should be ed or attached as ing documentation. This can also serve as proof of travel history.

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Not a problem. Ask away

I put 1 Naira[/quo

@urallure thanks again

(1) As ur husband travel to u.k before?

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No he hasn’t.

Please my parents are visiting UK and I am stuck. anyone have any advise on how to get airport transit visa for ? It's crazy that TLS has been down for more than a week now..so no appointment booking at all for French visas.
The last time they came, they booked this airport transit visa and it was out in 4 working days but website is down and they don't know when it will be up.

I am thinking applying for Schenghen visa for may be through Netherlands will still not solve it or am I wrong?. They will be in the UK for 4 months. Will they be given schengen visa that will cover both going and return leg as they have no business with Netherlands. What will they say they want to do as they are not leaving the airport of French embassy. Please any advise will be appreciated.
My parents are coming for my dad's 80th birthday and I didn't envisage this stress at all.
They have never really liked BA but if I knew there will be this TLS wahala, I would have insisted BA it is. Didn't see this coming at all. Thank you

Mattycoke:
Greetings everyone, I'm applying for a 7 day visit visa. I earn 500k monthly and monthly expenses is 50k as my husband fully s the household expenses.

My question is with the high price of flight tickets can I still be within 2 months salary budget that's 900k for my 7 days trip.

Hostel £105
A week Bus £25
Feeding for a week 90

That's £220 excluding flight ticket.

Please everyone advise how I can stay within 2 month budgets.

Show clear financial logic:

“I earn ₦500,000 per month. My monthly personal expenses are ₦50,000 as my husband handles household costs. I have saved ₦Bleep over time and plan to spend approximately ₦700,000–₦800,000 on this trip, which represents less than 2 months’ salary. After the trip, I will still retain a balance of over ₦Bleep in my .”
2. Submit a clear travel budget summary:

Break it down:

Flights: ~₦450,000 (state this even if not booked yet)
Accommodation: ₦199,500
Transport: ₦47,500
Feeding + pocket money: ₦200,000
Total: ₦900,000 (with 100–150K remaining as post-trip balance)
3. Add explanation of household :

You should explain that your husband covers rent, bills, and family needs, which allows her to save more from her own salary.

Final Tip:
Do NOT understate your spending just to “stay within budget.” ECOs prefer realistic and honest budgets. If flights are expensive, it’s better to show:

“Yes, flights are high, but I’ve ed for that and will still have funds left.”

Tailadivaaaa:
Good afternoon. Please I need your help and advice. I posted earlier about sponsoring my husband for a trip to the UK. I already have a 2 year UK visiting visa and I have a 7 year Canadian visiting visa. I added all the visas to his application including previous visas to the UK. I provided my bank statements and employment letters with all my allowances et al in of his application. I have visited the UK thrice with no refusal. I’ve also been to Canada , the UAE and Ghana. I was really hoping for an approval but unfortunately his application was refused. We’ve been married for 13 years with 2 daughters. The kids are not going with us. They travelled with me to the UK last year August. My husband couldn’t go.


I’m not very clear on the reasons they have given. He is self employed. Works as a software developer, he has his own company. He indicated his annual income as 27million and provided his bank statements, but the is that the income and the statement does not correspond. Should he have provided a full year’s statement? The second point is the address- they said it’s a different address that is stated in the bank statement- that’s our former address and we had included an internet utility bill with our current address and explained that it’s an issue from the bank’s end in the letter of . I have in the past applied with bank statements with the old address and explained. I also included my driver’s license with the current address. Unfortunately his driver’s license is being renewed so we couldn’t include it.

Please what can we do. Is it worth reapplying? Should we include a full year’s bank statement? We can resolve the address issue with the bank, but I want to carefully reapply because I don’t want a string of refusals for him. I turn 40 in September and I had hoped he will be able to travel with me. I’m not having a party, I just wanted to travel with him as he has never been to the UK before. We included all possible documents, our marriage certificate, children’s both certificates, family pictures, documents evidencing our landed property, his business registration documents, visas for me and the kids’ previous travels, my bank statements with over 20k dollars and 3m. I am a lawyer with a top law firm in lagos. Apologies for the long message. I’m just quite sad.

Summary of the Refusal Reasons (in simpler )
Self-employment income not clearly linked to bank deposits
The ECO didn’t believe your husband’s declared ₦27,000,000 annual income was proven. His business registration was submitted, but:
No invoices, contracts, or business activity were shown to justify the income.
The personal deposits were not clearly labeled or traceable to his business.
The business wasn’t emphasized or explained enough.
No explanation of how the ₦27m figure was calculated.
Address mismatch
The address on your husband’s bank statement differs from what was written in the form. Even though you explained this with a utility bill and letter, they still considered it inconsistent.
Doubt about his personal financial situation and credibility
The ECO felt the statements didn’t reflect his real circumstances and were possibly just there to secure the visa, especially as they didn’t align with the income claim.
Doubt about ability to fund the trip without your
Even though you provided strong , the ECO still expected him to show enough personal financial independence.
General credibility concerns
The ECO concluded that because of these financial inconsistencies, he couldn’t trust the overall picture.
Why This Happened – From a Legal and Immigration Perspective
Self-employed applicants are heavily scrutinized. The Home Office expects not just registration documents and statements, but also:
Proof of actual income, like invoices, contracts, client payments, or tax records (if applicable).
Clear links between business activity and personal or business bank deposits.
ECOs want to see clarity and consistency in addresses, numbers, and explanations.
What You Can Do for a Stronger Reapplication
1. Fix the Self-Employment Proof

Get a full 12-month business bank statement — not just personal.
Submit:
3–5 recent invoices or receipts showing incoming business revenue.
A breakdown of how ₦27,000,000 was calculated (monthly/quarterly earnings).
Any contracts with clients if available.
Attach a letter explaining the structure of his work, e.g., "I run a ed company as a software consultant with clients in XYZ sectors. Payments are made directly to my personal/business ."
2. Fix the Address Mismatch

Go to the bank and have the correct address updated.
Print new personal and business statements with the right address.
Include a brief explanation in the cover letter that the old address issue has been resolved.
3. Submit a Clear Cover Letter (From Him, Not You)

Let him write a concise 1-page cover letter explaining:

His reason for travel (your birthday, tourism).
His business, how he earns income, and what he’s submitted.
That you will be covering some costs as his spouse.
Assurance of return — highlight kids, home, business, and strong Nigerian ties.
4. Tighten Documentation

You: Resubmit your bank statement, lawyer employment letter, and visas. These still his case.
Him:
New business statements (if available).
Marriage certificate, birth certificates of the kids, family photos (same as before).
Title documents or land ownership proof — good to show roots in Nigeria.
His port bio page, even if it’s a reapplication.
Will This Work If Reapplied?
Yes. Once:

You fix the income breakdown.
Link business activity to actual bank entries.
Clean up address issues.
Then the credibility gap will close, and the ECO will likely reconsider positively.

Final Advice
Don’t rush the reapplication. Take time to gather solid documentation (invoices, updated bank records, and a simple income breakdown).
Don’t use emotional or long letters — ECOs focus on facts, documents, and consistency.

Tailadivaaaa:
Sorry, just to also mention that he included his corporate and personal . He had about 1.5m in his Stanbic mutual funds as savings. The corporate had a little over 100k as he uses most of the moneys for business. His personal statement was also included but with very minimal funds. His annual revenue from his business is about 25m to 27m , but most of these goes towards clients cost and living expenses which reflect in the statements. Should we get a letter from his officer to corroborate this turnover cause that appears to be the main issue ?

Yes — getting a letter from his officer is an excellent idea, and it's actually highly recommended in a reapplication, especially for self-employed applicants like your husband.

Here’s why and how:

Why the ECO Was Not Satisfied
Even though your husband submitted:

Personal and corporate bank statements,
Mutual fund balance (₦1.5m),
The ECO saw:

Low balance in both current s,
No clear documentation proving the claimed ₦25–27 million turnover,
No detailed explanation of how the business income is managed or used.
To the ECO, it looked like he declared a high income without showing where that money comes from or how it's connected to his visa affordability. That’s why they said:

“Your ing information does not demonstrate how you have calculated your claimed self-employment or any other income.”
Why an Officer Letter Helps
A letter from the officer can:

Confirm that the declared turnover is accurate and matches typical deposits.
Explain that high turnover doesn’t always equal high savings because business owners reinvest or have ongoing expenses.
Provide credibility — third-party verification of business activity is highly persuasive.
What the Officer Letter Should Include
Ask the officer to issue a letter with the bank’s letterhead and stamp, stating:

Full name and business name
The nature of the business (e.g., software development/consulting)
Annual turnover range (₦25–27 million), confirmed by transaction history
A note confirming the business receives regular payments and is active
Clarification that low balances reflect business cash flow, not income level
(Optional) That the client is in good financial standing
Additional Tips
Attach this letter alongside a simple income breakdown (month-by-month).
Include at least 3–5 invoices that match actual deposits to the business .
A short cover letter from him explaining the structure helps tie it together.
Final Word
Yes — get that letter. It could be the key document that turns the reapplication around. When combined with cleaner statements and clear explanations, it shows transparency and helps the ECO the facts instead of relying on assumptions.If

Queengel:


Good evening please am sorry to disturb you I am new here is I just paid for UK visa fee but I don't have all the necessary documents available is it possible to cancel the application and get a refund I have not build my yet I need to do that before applying again

So why did you applied?
Yes you can cancel the application

tyrant25:
Hello guys, I got this refusal letter this morning. I need to know your thoughts. This is my third refusal, i made sure to address each reason on the previous denial on my previous 2 applications. I have been to Maldvies, Ghana, Seychelles, Mauritius, Qatar and South Africa.
Documents I attached to my application:
Employment Letter
6 months payslip
4 months bank statement
Land document (purchase agreement)
Leave Letter
Cover letter that included my itinerary
Pictures I took during my past trips

Summary of the Refusal Reasons
The ECO refused the application under Paragraph V 4.2 (a) and (c) — the most common grounds for refusal. Here's what went wrong:

1. Perceived Lack of Strong Ties to Nigeria

“You have not established strong ties to your country of origin to demonstrate that you intend to leave the United Kingdom on completion of a short visit.”
Despite employment and land documents, the ECO is not satisfied that the applicant has enough compelling ties — like dependents, homeownership with proof of residence, ongoing obligations, or stronger long-term economic anchors (e.g. business ownership, investments, or professional licenses).

Note: Owning land isn’t enough unless it's clearly documented as being in use or actively tied to the applicant's day-to-day life.

2. Questionable Spending Plan vs. Claimed Lifestyle

“You earn ₦2,865,270 monthly and spend ₦250,000 on living expenses, but plan to spend ₦2,000 GBP (~₦4.3m) on the UK trip.”
This seems contradictory. The ECO may think:

“If you spend only ₦250k monthly, why suddenly plan to spend ₦4.3m (over 17x your living expenses) on a 5-day vacation?”
It might look disproportionate and potentially unsustainable unless a strong savings record s it.
If this wasn’t well explained in the cover letter with a valid justification (e.g., birthday, milestone trip, or sponsored travel), they interpret it as a red flag.

3. Doubt About Genuineness of Visit

The ECO said:

“This damages the credibility of your application… I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry for a purpose permitted…”
This suggests the ECO questioned the true motive — likely because:

It’s the third refusal, and they now scrutinize even harder.
Spending ₦4.3m in 5 days without strong proof of intention to return or deeper purpose (e.g., family ties, official engagement) made it seem excessive for a short leisure trip.
Travel history is good, but that alone is not enough without strong internal consistency in the financials and ties.
What Could Be Done Differently in a Reapplication
If you want to reapply, you must:

Explain the trip budget: Justify why a high amount is reasonable (e.g., special celebration, planned itinerary, booking).
Clarify expenses vs income:
Provide a monthly budget breakdown.
Show why ₦250k living expenses are realistic.
Prove there is enough room to comfortably afford ₦4.3m for a trip.
Strengthen ties:
Add proof of land with residency evidence (utility bills, tax receipt).
Include other ties: professional licenses, community involvement, care of elderly parent/sibling.
If there's a dependent (child, sibling, or parent) — even better.
Better explain purpose:
Include a short trip itinerary.
Mention past return compliance clearly in the cover letter.
If self-funded, explain the motivation for such a costly short trip.

Tls down for more than a week now? I don't know where you for this information from, but I have paid and book appointments for 2 people within the last 7days. Check well...

Anny4tt:
Please my parents are visiting UK and I am stuck. anyone have any advise on how to get airport transit visa for ? It's crazy that TLS has been down for more than a week now..so no appointment booking at all for French visas.
The last time they came, they booked this airport transit visa and it was out in 4 working days but website is down and they don't know when it will be up.

I am thinking applying for Schenghen visa for may be through Netherlands will still not solve it or am I wrong?. They will be in the UK for 4 months. Will they be given schengen visa that will cover both going and return leg as they have no business with Netherlands. What will they say they want to do as they are not leaving the airport of French embassy. Please any advise will be appreciated.
My parents are coming for my dad's 80th birthday and I didn't envisage this stress at all.
They have never really liked BA but if I knew there will be this TLS wahala, I would have insisted BA it is. Didn't see this coming at all. Thank you

Cashmadam and Davodyguy Gurus

Help me with this question

The dependent I use 10years ago,if I don't use them and use another dependants in fresh application,do I need to explain?

tyrant25:
Hello guys, I got this refusal letter this morning. I need to know your thoughts. This is my third refusal, i made sure to address each reason on the previous denial on my previous 2 applications. I have been to Maldvies, Ghana, Seychelles, Mauritius, Qatar and South Africa.
Documents I attached to my application:
Employment Letter
6 months payslip
4 months bank statement
Land document (purchase agreement)
Leave Letter
Cover letter that included my itinerary
Pictures I took during my past trips

Sorry about your refusal.

However, the countries you mentioned are not A list countries.

Do not try UK again until you get EU country visa

davodyguy:

Sorry about your refusal.

However, the countries you mentioned are not A list countries.

Do not try UK again until you get EU country visa

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Please who has information for vfs to get a tracking information for port delivery. All numbers on their website aren't reachable.

I haven't heard from GiG since receiving an email from vfs that my port is now with the courier service 3 days ago.

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Aurallure:


1) for 3 of us we wrote we budgeted 2100 pounds but expenses will only consume 1850

2) I wrote the budget breakdown in the cover letter instead as follows:
Flight for me and my children: 1300 pounds
Living expenses for me and my kids: 250 pounds
Sightseeing and fun activities: 200 pounds
Miscellaneous: 100 pounds
Accommodation covered my sister we visiting
Total expenses: 1850
Total budget: 2100

3) I submitted his data page too

4)I stated that my income from my business is average of 350k monthly. This fluctuates as a business owner. Could be more in some months or less.
from hubby 150k monthly
Expenditure is 350k monthly

lekefew:
Please who has information for vfs to get a tracking information for port delivery. All numbers on their website aren't reachable.

I haven't heard from GiG since receiving an email from vfs that my port is now with the courier service 3 days ago.

Same thing happened to my mom last week. She got dispatched email from Vfs Abuja last week Monday and didn’t get the port from GIG. After a week(Monday this week) she went to GIG office in Benin and met the port lying down in one room. And then they claimed they attempted delivery but it failed hence they abandoned the port. Whereas nobody called her attempting to deliver the port to her. And I don’t understand why she paid 53k in vfs office for DHL delivery and then it was handed to GIG to mess up the delivery.

Thank you so much.

defgrt4:



Show clear financial logic:

“I earn ₦500,000 per month. My monthly personal expenses are ₦50,000 as my husband handles household costs. I have saved ₦Bleep over time and plan to spend approximately ₦700,000–₦800,000 on this trip, which represents less than 2 months’ salary. After the trip, I will still retain a balance of over ₦Bleep in my .”
2. Submit a clear travel budget summary:

Break it down:

Flights: ~₦450,000 (state this even if not booked yet)
Accommodation: ₦199,500
Transport: ₦47,500
Feeding + pocket money: ₦200,000
Total: ₦900,000 (with 100–150K remaining as post-trip balance)
3. Add explanation of household :

You should explain that your husband covers rent, bills, and family needs, which allows her to save more from her own salary.

Final Tip:
Do NOT understate your spending just to “stay within budget.” ECOs prefer realistic and honest budgets. If flights are expensive, it’s better to show:

“Yes, flights are high, but I’ve ed for that and will still have funds left.”

lekefew:
Please who has information for vfs to get a tracking information for port delivery. All numbers on their website aren't reachable.

I haven't heard from GiG since receiving an email from vfs that my port is now with the courier service 3 days ago.

call GiG logistics or visit their nearest office near you

VISA GRANTED
Just received from GiG, 6 months visa issued for a family of 3, first time applicant

Firebox123:
call GiG logistics or visit their nearest office near you

lekefew:
VISA GRANTED
Just received from GiG, 6 months visa issued for a family of 3, first time applicant

congratulations 🎉

Why do they need a visa to transit through though? I have had layovers severally in without it.
Also, i know that you will only need a visa if you are transiting through 2 EU countries. E.g Lagos to Amsterdam to paris to london, since both Amsterdam and paris are inside EU coutries, that is when you will need a visa. But as long as you are only crossing 1 EU country, you do not need a visa as far as i know (Also as long as you will not be leaving the airport obviously)

Anny4tt:
Please my parents are visiting UK and I am stuck. anyone have any advise on how to get airport transit visa for ? It's crazy that TLS has been down for more than a week now..so no appointment booking at all for French visas.
The last time they came, they booked this airport transit visa and it was out in 4 working days but website is down and they don't know when it will be up.

I am thinking applying for Schenghen visa for may be through Netherlands will still not solve it or am I wrong?. They will be in the UK for 4 months. Will they be given schengen visa that will cover both going and return leg as they have no business with Netherlands. What will they say they want to do as they are not leaving the airport of French embassy. Please any advise will be appreciated.
My parents are coming for my dad's 80th birthday and I didn't envisage this stress at all.
They have never really liked BA but if I knew there will be this TLS wahala, I would have insisted BA it is. Didn't see this coming at all. Thank you