why do you have to have £2000 personal travel allowance before you leave the country who does this apply to
2006-12-17 00:21:18 · 7 answers · asked by rob p 2 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
I would imagine you need to have a certain amount of money whilst over there. Why I dont know. Have you spoken to the travel agent about it? Perhaps they could shed some light on it for you.
2006-12-17 00:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll assume u r refering to the Infamous BTA which has all of a sudden become a trend for scammers. They say that to all the foreigners who have never been to Nigeria b4. There is nothing like a personal travel allowance b4 u can leave this country. Infact, its more like the other way round.
Any 1 person is forbidden to carry more than $10,000 cash or $2,000 in travellers cheques. This is cos of the money laundering thing that this country's leaders have perfected. Ever heard of the Infamous Alamiesegha? A former guv'nor of one of the states in nigeria? He was arrested at the airport cos he carried more cash that he was s'posed to.
So, my dear, nothing like a compulsory law for u to leave this country with nothing less than $2,000. Infact, its more of the problem of the country that person is visiting since the idea is for the individual not to become a liability in the country. That is taken care of at the point of the procurement of a Visa. So, do be careful of whoever told u that!
2006-12-17 08:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mama's Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An American in Nigeria that desires money? And the pink flags did not go up on that? Sorry dude it is a scam. If she had the money to go back and forth to Nigeria in the first position she would not want the money for a visit to England. individuals that go back and forth in yet another usa aren't to any extent further demanding up for money.
2016-10-18 09:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by hultman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Central Bank of Nigeria pegs PTA at that amount as a forex control measure. It is not rigidly enforced. However, thats the maximum you can buy from a Nigerian Bank at the Central Bank exchange rate.
2006-12-17 07:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some countries expect you to have the funds to be able to support yourself whislt in the country.
2006-12-17 01:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just money for you to spend on us. Lol. Be very careful not to meet any 419-ers. Goodluck.
419- money fraud
2006-12-18 07:45:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares theres too many of them here anyway
2006-12-17 00:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by chav69 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋