I need to know from the people who have flown out of Lagos airport and gone through immigration if you are flying on a U.S. visa do you have to have a certain amount of money to travel called a travel allowance and if so how much is this allowance. Also will you not be able to leave the country without this certain amount of money called a travel allowance. I was told today that my fiance would not be able to get through immigration if he did not have this travel allowance. Gosh people the things you go through just to be with the one you love. To be honest this just sounds like a last attempt to bribe someone out of money.

My husband came in on a K1 and he did not carry a great amount of cash with him, nor was he asked about money

I would not encourage him bringing any substantial amount of money with him. He can just carry enought to eat and stuff at the connecting airport. He is better off wiring any substantial sum.

...aka no there isnt a travel allowance!

I've never heard of this. I'm interested as well. I sent my fiance a Visa Debit card that already has a predetermined amount on it. I wanted him to be able to use it for food and to call me when he reached the US and passed customs. Now, that I have decided to fly him through JFK maybe I'll wire him cash instead. Kelechi, let me know if you find out anything else.

There is no such thing as a travel allowance. All he needs is his travel docs, and so small change for food in between flight from New York to final destination.

I think the pre-paid debit card is a good idea thanks for that one.

I don't know if anyone is concerned about excess baggage. When I travel for 2 or 3 weeks, I always have an extra bag that I have to pay excess for. Also some airlines allow 50 pounds some 70 pounds, if you go over the weight limit there is a fee.

Taking this into consideration might be helpful.

Other than that, pocket money for food and souvenirs at the airport.

I did some searching online and found out that there is no such thing as a travel allowance. But it is just up to each individual as to what they feel their SO will need. I like this about the card too.

I just sent Ombeni some money, and I told him that I want him to have $50 while flying, in case anything should go wrong during his layovers. That's probably excessive, but oh well. Once he gets to the US, he'll know a pre-paid AT&T number and pin that he can WILL call me with.

I was going to do the pre-paid pin. But, I know how few payphones we have in my area some take coins some don't. To be on the safe side I purchased a Pay and Go phone with nation-wide calling for under $30.00 and a $10.00 card. My SO will use this when he touches down. The greatest thing about this is that I already know the number, so I can call him along the way.

TA's are no longer required. They use to be years and years ago but not anymore.[

quote name='Kelechi' date='Jul 24 2007, 08:21 PM' post='1070094']
I need to know from the people who have flown out of Lagos airport and gone through immigration if you are flying on a U.S. visa do you have to have a certain amount of money to travel called a travel allowance and if so how much is this allowance. Also will you not be able to leave the country without this certain amount of money called a travel allowance. I was told today that my fiance would not be able to get through immigration if he did not have this travel allowance. Gosh people the things you go through just to be with the one you love. To be honest this just sounds like a last attempt to bribe someone out of money.
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Good Idea about the prepaid pen. I didn't even think of that as much as I buy calling cards .

I don't know about the Nigerian airports, but in Cameroon there is a 10,000 franc exit fee (about $20.00USD)... We had to pay it every time we were leaving... I always wondered what they would do if you didn't have it... keep me there??

I like the Visa card idea and also the pre-paid phone. But how many minutes does $10.00 allow?

About 90-100 and though it is not like having a contract as far as usage. But, you can migrate the number into a contract once they arrive, and that is what we plan to do. I think the prepaid visa is great especially if thaey tranfer in a another country or even if they have to transfer airport. They can use the Visa to pay for excess bagage, get a taxi, food and anything else needed for travel.

That's a good idea. I think I will try that myself.

Well I like the Visa and pre-paid phone, but I don't like the idea of sending a copy of my ID and credit card over the internet. Even if my fiance prints it at home, you never know who might get ahold of it on the www.

I even asked the company if there was a form I could fill out and send a copy to them and they told me . I was like this is crazy. Even Turkish Airlines has a form you can fill out with the credit card info. on it. All in the name of love. I tell my fiance that he's my mail order groom because I spend more money and time trying to get him here. He tells me he has a lifetime to prove to me that he's worth every penny . I love that man!

Are you having him fly on North American Airlines?

Yes, I am having him fly through NA.

[I love the idea of a pre-paid visa. I wish I would have thought of that. I did add my love to my current celluar calling plan, received a free phone, and mailed it to him. He will use it to call me as soon as he lands. He is on a direct flight from Ghana to New York, and I wanted to be able to reach him right away. I thought about sending money, but we have a wedding next week, and I actually have no money to send...at least for now!