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b31164707:

Exactly! For instance, I paid about 1.35m for my Qatar Airways flight from Lagos to London via Doha, knowing that I'd obviously be getting much more value for my money by flying with Qatar Airways compared to Air Peace, even though I had the option of purchasing a cheaper flight ticket from Air Peace costing about 1.3m. 1.35m isn't even bad sef when the likes of BA and Virgin Atlantic are still charging 1.6m+ for a round-trip in this economy.

Good evening, everyone. I plan to submit my application tomorrow and would like to ensure that my income is clearly explained. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


Summary of Transactions Over Six Months

This report outlines the flow of all transactions credited to my during the past six months.

February salary NGN 1,500.000 paid on 1st of match 2025


January Salary : NG1,500,000 paid on 3rd Feb 2025
Income Breakdown for Feb 2025
Debit Count
58
Debit Total
NGN 605,685.65 Credit Count
1
Credit Total
NGN 1,500,000.00



The January salary paid on February
Income Breakdown for Jan 2025
Debit Count
45
Debit Total
NGN 688,938.83 Credit Count
0
Credit Total
NGN .00


November Salary: NGN 1,500,000 paid on Nov 2nd 2024
December Salary: NGN 1,500,000 paid on Nov 31st 2024
Income Breakdown for Dec 2024
Debit Count
47
Debit Total
NGN 718,896.35 Credit Count
2
Credit Total
NGN 3,000,000.00
The December payment, which was originally scheduled for January, was made in December due to the holiday season and year-end ing considerations.

October Salary :NG1,500,000 paid on Nov 2024
Income Breakdown for Nov 2024
Debit Count
86
Debit Total
NGN 1,010,128.20 Credit Count
2
Credit Total
NGN 1,537,000.00
Refund : NGN37,000

On 21/06/2024, I was debited NGN 37,000 after a failed transaction at Elomaz Airport Hotel, and the NGN 37,000 was refund from Elomaz Hotel to my on 27/11/2024. Please see attached as proof.


September Salary : NGN 1,500,000 paid Oct 2024
Income Breakdown for Oct 2024
Debit Count
95
Debit Total
NGN 745,665.39 Credit Count
3
Credit Total
NGN 1,532,135.73
Refund from Amazon Prime Subscription: NGN 24,929.72.
Refund from Amazon Market charges: NGN 7,206.01

On 04/10/2024, I was accidentally charged for an Amazon Prime subscription as shown on my bank statement.
On 07/10/2024, a refund amount of NGN 24,929.72 was credited to my after cancelling my prime hip subscription. Amazon market charges were also refund on 10/10/2024. NGN 7,206.01. Please see attached as proof.


August Salary: NGN 1,500,000 paid on Sep 2024
Income Breakdown for Sep 2024
Debit Count
59
Debit Total
NGN 614,757.19 Credit Count
1
Credit Total
NGN 1,500,000.00

ayo23us:
My port was dispatched yesterday from Lagos and I received it at the GIGL office at Ilorin few hours ago. About 24hrs!

I also got next day delivery too. Though the distance is not far.

davodyguy:


If any importer is willing to sell PMS to me at ₦800/litre and Dangote sells at ₦860, I would save ₦60 by buying from that importer.

If I can't get value for money, what's the essence of patronage?

Good points. Bad examples.

Those other airlines are backed by good money. Airpeace is trying to gain more markets and improve. We are the ones that feel too important when flying our own. Which is also good.

For fuel, whose fuel is cheaper now? It's Dangote.
You can't say his fuel is not among the best. Everyone knows imported fuels are mostly substandard.

Very bad example to prove your point. But I get them.

Both firms must get more so they can improve. They need our patronage. That's the least we can do.

It’s not about “feeling too important when flying our own.” The fact is Airpeace is a truly terrible airline, and no amount of patriotism, whether fake or genuine, should make anybody buy their services. We hear horror stories upon horror stories about how they conduct themselves and their business. It’s beyond despicable, and we should not give them even a modicum of grace. They need to do better.

Same thing with GIGL. I mean, it’s good that some people are now saying they are receiving their ports within 24 hours, but this is not the testimony of most people. This has been the biggest downgrade since switching from TLS to VFS. How can you pay much more money for even worse service? Terrible!

Local businesses should earn the trust and patronage of customers by providing quality services that at the very least rival foreign competitors, if not better. They cannot charge exorbitant prices, provide horrible services, and expect us to close our eyes and give them our money simply because they are Nigerians. That’s not patriotism. It’s insanity.

Lontorlooka:


Good points. Bad examples.

Those other airlines are backed by good money. Airpeace is trying to gain more markets and improve. We are the ones that feel too important when flying our own. Which is also good.

For fuel, whose fuel is cheaper now? It's Dangote.
You can't say his fuel is not among the best. Everyone knows imported fuels are mostly substandard.

Very bad example to prove your point. But I get them.

Both firms must get more so they can improve. They need our patronage. That's the least we can do.

crackcrack:
It’s not about “feeling too important when flying our own.” The fact is Airpeace is a truly terrible airline, and no amount of patriotism, whether fake or genuine, should make anybody buy their services. We hear horror stories upon horror stories about how they conduct themselves and their business. It’s beyond despicable, and we should not give them even a modicum of grace. They need to do better.

Same thing with GIGL. I mean, it’s good that some people are now saying they are receiving their ports within 24 hours, but this is not the testimony of most people. This has been the biggest downgrade since switching from TLS to VFS. How can you pay much more money for even worse service? Terrible!

Local businesses should earn the trust and patronage of customers by providing quality services that at the very least rival foreign competitors, if not better. They cannot charge exorbitant prices, provide horrible services, and expect us to close our eyes and give them our money simply because they are Nigerians. That’s not patriotism. It’s insanity.

God bless you for this

I dont understand why we love sentiment in Nigeria

The two Boeing 777-300 and 777-200 they are using on London trip were previously used by Singapore Airlines and Emirates respectively. Both are over 21 years old.

Yes, both planes and damn old, reason the seats are terrible, screens are not working and still use remote control/not touch screen

Emirates retired the 777-200 in year 2015. They don't need it, but leased it to a Nigerian company
Singapore Airlines retired the 777-300 in year 2017 or thereabout. They don't need it, but leased it to a Nigerian company

Boeing 777-300 1 21.3 Years (9V-SYK Boeing 777-300 Singapore Airlines Mar 2005)
Boeing 777-200 1 26.4 Years (A6-EMK Boeing 777-200 Emirates Oct 1998)

Someone posted above that he had to use Qatar Airways, funny enough, Qatar is even cheaper than Air Peace and you might have the opportunity to board the almighty A380 from Doha to LHR. The only difference is that Qatar does not fly directly.

How can GIG Logistics be charging N41,000 for local delivery? This is too much

crackcrack:


...

and we should not give them even a modicum of grace. They need to do better.

...
Local businesses should earn the trust and patronage of customers by providing quality services that at the very least rival foreign competitors, if not better.

Once again, I agree with you. I'll say we should not take bad patronage easy with them.

But we still need to patronize our own. Biko.

Meanwhile, Airpeace launched UK and attracted customers by offering cheapest price. They need us to survived and the bad eggs will go.


Enyeama often flies the route to see the experience first hand

b31164707:
If you check their website, you'll realize there's actually no explicit requirement mandating the submission of bank statements for the last 6 months and I've heard about cases where some applicants have been granted visas even after showing statements for the most recent three-month period, so I think it really just depends on the strength of one's entire application. However, bank statements MUST cover at least a 3-month period.
I have also heard that applicants with a proven travel history to countries or regions with strict visa requirements, such as the US, Canada, the UK, and the Schengen Area are likely to be granted more leniency.

Hi... so did you get the visa with a 3 months statement or 6months?

lukfame:
I used 3 months for my visitors Visa last year and was granted and I know couple of other people who used the same thing.

Cheers

Was it a first time application or renewal?

[quote author=davodyguy post=134357326]

Hello my brother.. been a minute on here.
Pls I have some enquiries.
I was refused a visit visa last December reasons being that there's a discrepancy with my my salary payment and also my budget for the trip was too high 2500 GBP for 10 days.
You've advised on how to address the refusal and reapply.
However I got a new job although with a lower pay but I have about 10m as TB and 8m already in my salary .
My questions : what are my chances given that my employment changed within a few months?
2. I got paid the first 2 months already from my previous employer, so can I add my statement with Different pay and narration obviously and 4 months statement from my new employer with different pay and probably a different narration
again 😭🙆‍♂️🤦
Thanks as I await your response

davodyguy:

I told you same thing that irrespective of the financial instruments, the balance in your should be minimum 2* the budget of the trip.

There's no way you'll not spend ₦1.5+₦1.5+₦1m on the trip. Let's be frank. I just returned and despite not paying for accommodation and partly feeding, for a family of 3 it was well above ₦10m. If accomodation was included may be ₦15m in 14 days.

Traveling is not cheap at all.

For 10days, you need $50 a night budget hotel, that's $500*₦1670
Feeding too about £30*10days *₦2000
Ticket ₦1.3m
You'll transport yourself from Airport to Hotel and back to Airport, budget £100 for this, as cabs are expensive to airport. Local transportation as well.

You need ₦4m even with managing cost

Yiu should have more than than as financial instrument, which you can state you you cover letter and also about ₦8m in your .

If you want to borrow money, this January, you should have about ₦5m as opening balance
Add January salary of ₦1.1, take 30% out as expenses, you'll have ₦5.7m

End of February you'll have ₦6.4
End of March ₦7.1
End of April ₦7.8
End of June ₦8.5
Apply in July or August with your nearing ₦9m balance 8

And your financial instrument about ₦8m as well

You advised here that as at the time of application, I should be able to fulfil this which I think it's sorted.
My worry now Is... my employer is changing and I'm 80% sure that salary payment narration would change again; won't this be the same reason why I'll be refused again?
I've made sure my has been clean in of deposit in my .
This is my bigger worry

Hello.

Please bank statement for POF, do I have to go to the bank to print it or I can use the one generated the bank app, e.g GT Bank app.

Thank you

Good morning guys, I did my biometrics since on the 12th Feb I haven't had from UK home office.
I pray the delay comes with my visa..Amen 🙏

Hi, for authenticity, it's usually advisable to go to your bank and kindly request for a stamped and signed bank statement to be generated for the past 3-6 months. You can also attach a bank reference letter with the bank statement

pharell910:
Hello.

Please bank statement for POF, do I have to go to the bank to print it or I can use the one generated the bank app, e.g GT Bank app.

Thank you

Gwinz:
Good morning guys, I did my biometrics since on the 12th Feb I haven't had from UK home office.
I pray the delay comes with my visa..Amen 🙏

It’s not exactly 15 working days but I know people have got theirs earlier.

I’m also waiting for my mum in-law whose biometrics was on the 14th Feb

Hopefully by Friday we’ll gather to share the good news.

Abuja or Lagos btw?

b31164707:
Hi, for authenticity, it's usually advisable to go to your bank and kindly request for a stamped and signed bank statement to be generated for the past 3-6 months. You can also attach a bank reference letter with the bank statement

You’ve been repeatedly told that this is NOT true. Bank statements printed off the internet or the bank’s app are perfectly fine.

Demmybim:


You advised here that as at the time of application, I should be able to fulfil this which I think it's sorted.
My worry now Is... my employer is changing and I'm 80% sure that salary payment narration would change again; won't this be the same reason why I'll be refused again?
I've made sure my has been clean in of deposit in my .
This is my bigger worry

Cover letter can deal with this.

Add new employment letter..

When are you moving and when do you want to apply?

crackcrack:


You’ve been repeatedly told that this is NOT true. Bank statements printed off the internet or the bank’s app are perfectly fine.

😂..

This thread funny so tey, everyone becomes adviser, once they're successful from visa application 😊

There's more to this traveling thing and what works for Mr. A may not work for Mr. B and all circumstances differs.

Bank statements whether generated from Your mobile app, combined monthly statements from email or directly from the banking hall, will amount to same thing.

It's the content that the VO is interested in

You will be surprised not many even know they can apply for a signed bank statement on their bank App, you can in Wema for #50 i the think.

davodyguy:

😂..

This thread funny so tey, everyone becomes adviser, once they're successful from visa application 😊

There's more to this traveling thing and what works for Mr. A may not work for Mr. B and all circumstances differs.

Bank statements whether generated from Your mobile app, combined monthly statements from email or directly from the banking hall, will amount to same thing.

It's the content that the VO is interested in

OgbeniOptional:
You will be surprised not many even know they can apply for a signed bank statement on their bank App, you can in Wema for #50 i the think.

It is free with some banks sef

I use Optimus and Providus. I can get 1 year Statement and the signature is on it for free.

They have made life easy for customers

Pls does it mean an approval has been made.

Gwinz:
Pls does it mean an approval has been made.

If no other mail is received, it's an approval

b31164707:
Exactly! For instance, I paid about 1.35m for my Qatar Airways flight from Lagos to London via Doha, knowing that I'd obviously be getting much more value for my money by flying with Qatar Airways compared to Air Peace, even though I had the option of purchasing a cheaper flight ticket from Air Peace costing about 1.3m. 1.35m isn't even bad sef when the likes of BA and Virgin Atlantic are still charging 1.6m+ for a round-trip.

Good morning, Boss.

Would a transit visa be required when flying with Qatar Airways? Also, would you recommend them, considering they are slightly more expensive than Air Peace for the intended travel period? Airpeace is around 1.560 while Qatar is around 1.650 or 1.7 for the intended period.

Kindly advise and recommend the best option. Additionally, I’d appreciate any insights on their stopover experience, as this will be my first time traveling to the UK, and I want to ensure a smooth journey without issues at any entry point.

The planned travel month is still June 2025.

Thank you.

How many months of statement of is required for one applying for UK standard visitor visa?

Nysckits:



Good morning, Boss.

Would a transit visa be required when flying with Qatar Airways? Also, would you recommend them, considering they are slightly more expensive than Air Peace for the intended travel period? Airpeace is around 1.560 while Qatar is around 1.650 or 1.7 for the intended period.

Kindly advise and recommend the best option. Additionally, I’d appreciate any insights on their stopover experience, as this will be my first time traveling to the UK, and I want to ensure a smooth journey without issues at any entry point.

The planned travel month is still June 2025.

Thank you.

Good morning. This is not a paid advert.

I have flown with Qatar several times. I will recommend them anyday, anytime. Food is good. In flight entertainment too. You get complimentary WiFi for an hour or so while onboard.

I have never flown Air Peace - except locally. So, I can't compare.

The airport @ Doha is beautiful! Don't miss it! Check in is always smooth. Very organized airline - hardly any delay with them. Just ensure you don't have excess luggage. That's why it's been the world best airline for years. I prefer Qatar to Emirates - it's closest rival. It's also way above BA and Virgin in my humble opinion.

Enjoy your trip!

davodyguy:

😂..

This thread funny so tey, everyone becomes adviser, once they're successful from visa application 😊

There's more to this traveling thing and what works for Mr. A may not work for Mr. B and all circumstances differs.

Bank statements whether generated from Your mobile app, combined monthly statements from email or directly from the banking hall, will amount to same thing.

It's the content that the VO is interested in

Please, is this ok for one that wants to go to write OSCE exam in UK?

UKVI has shown that they don’t read explanations made in the visa application form neither do they care about ing documents or they have a bias towards certain applicants cos nothing else makes sense. My mother in-law was refused because of transactions that were clearly explained. To make matters worse they even said that the money were from unknown sources. Money that was clearly explained and even had the narration of the source on the statement is an unknown source indeed. Imagine labelling a leave allowance from employer as unknown source? I no blame them, na we find them come.

I honestly feel cheated because this is borderline insane and feels like daylight robbery.
Every single thing they highlighted was clearly explained in the application even the expenses.

I feel like I should raise a complaint or something because I have no assurance that they won’t assign her application to a drunk fellow every time she applies again.

Good morning everyone,I applied and got my first uk visa in December 2023.I used it once in march 2024 and I will like to renew it now but this time around I want to apply for a 2years visa.I've been to usa,sa,Dubai,Qatar n uk.My monthly salary now is 510,000 and I spend an average of 160,000 monthly.Is it safe to renew with a 6month bank statement balance of 3,486,000/wait for my march salary and have a balance of 3,846,000 before renewing or it's better I go with Sponsor pof as seen in the attached picture.I don't want to mess up my visa chances n I intend to travel middle of April kindly advise me on what to do.Thanks

America001:
I honestly feel cheated because this is borderline insane and feels like daylight robbery.
Every single thing they highlighted was clearly explained in the application even the expenses.

I feel like I should raise a complaint or something because I have no assurance that they won’t assign her application to a drunk fellow every time she applies again.

Sorry.
But I myself do not understand why there is sponsor 1 bringing £850 and sponsor 2 £450
Why 2 sponsors for such a small amount of £1300?
I feel you forced their hand to consider her personal circumstances too much and it is also not pleasant.
The amounts she declared on her form as monthly expenses is not true- she spends more. Certainly this is not their fault that she has not provided a true picture of her circumstances.
She is a pensioner- did you provide the letters of these arrears payment? Maybe get from the govt to add in next application.
It’s been stated on this thread- there is nothing like explaining- every explanation must be backed by proof in paper form otherwise it is he said, she said. My application of you added all- you can complain.
If sponsor can not provide adequate funds for the trip, surely they have had to look at her own circumstances incase sponsor fails - she has no recourse to public funds and so they wont grant such a person visa .

mamanicole:
Good morning everyone,I applied and got my first uk visa in December 2023.I used it once in march 2024 and I will like to renew it now but this time around I want to apply for a 2years visa.I've been to usa,sa,Dubai,Qatar n uk.My monthly salary now is 510,000 and I spend an average of 160,000 monthly.Is it safe to renew with a 6month bank statement balance of 3,486,000/wait for my march salary and have a balance of 3,846,000 before renewing or it's better I go with Sponsor pof as seen in the attached picture.I don't want to mess up my visa chances n I intend to travel middle of April kindly advise me on what to do.Thanks

I think you will be fine if you can adequately fill your form and provide a genuine intent for travel.

Demmybim:


Was it a first time application or renewal?

First time but i was going for an exam and also had a sponsor.