How do I answer visa questions about my salary?

I have seen refusals stating the amount you stated is 3x,4x your disposable income.

My mum-in-law would be responsible for my accommodation and maintenance in the UK. Does it mean she would be paying financially towards my visit?

When they ask "How much do you earn each month after-tax," I am a salaried worker with £250.00 income monthly and also an Entrepreneur with annual income of £1500.00. Should I combine the two incomes?

When they ask "What is your employment status," can i choose Employed, and Self employed at the same time?

Edit: My business is registered with a guarantee income, my primary occupation is IT technician. I was refused family visit visa based on the amount stated as the cost of my travel is six times my disposable income. I am a Ghanaian.

Best Answer

You are a Ghanaian citizen applying for a UK Standard Visitor Visa. The first thing you should do is have a read on the relevant questions on this site regarding proof of funds, and proof of provenance of funds:

Now, to answer your specific questions:

My mum-in-law would be responsible for my accommodation and maintenance in the UK. Does it mean she would be paying financially towards my visit?

Yes. You mother-in-law will be sponsoring part of your trip, including vital expenses for lodging and food. Therefore she is supporting you financially and you should state this in your application.

When they ask "How much do you earn each month after-tax," I am a salaried worker with £250.00 income monthly and also an Entrepreneur with annual income of £1500.00. Should I combine the two incomes?

You should declare, explain, and support both incomes. There is an "other income" field you can use in the application to describe your entrepreneur income.

When they ask "What is your employment status," can i choose Employed, and Self employed at the same time?

You should choose the category that best describes your primary occupation. Most probably you are stably employed, and have some revenues coming from your self-employed status. In general, you can use the "Additional Information" section of the application to add all the details you deem necessary to support your application.