UK Suspends Issuance of Visa to Nigerians Over New Covid-19 Omicron Variant
UK Suspends Issuance of Visa to Nigerians Over New Covid-19 Omicron Variant
The United Kingdom has suspended the issuance of visas to Nigerians and citizens of other countries on its travel red list.
The update is contained in a statement by the British High Commission in Nigeria. It says visa applications are put on hold pending the lifting of the restrictions due to Omicron variant of the Covid-19.
For those who already have UK visitors visa, the statement reiterates that they will not be granted entry into England. Separate entry guidelines however apply for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
UK Suspends Issuance of Visa to Nigerians Over New Covid-19 Omicron Variant
The statement says only applicants with very compelling and compassionate circumstances will have their visa applications considered and permitted entry into England from the red list countries.
For those who already have their visa applications submitted, the statement advises such applicants to wait until the restriction is lifted otherwise they may request for discontinuance of their application.
