The diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have jointly launched a coordinated international campaign aimed at curbing rising cases of visa fraud and protecting vulnerable applicants from exploitation. The #FightingVisaFraud campaign, unveiled during International Fraud Awareness Week (November 16–22), marks an unprecedented level of cooperation among the three countries. A statement from […]
The United States government, Monday, warned that it is ready to slam visa ban on corrupt Nigerian government officials. The US said the visa restriction threat is part of its government resolve to ensure accountability and good governance globally. The United States insisted that the visa ban is a punitive measure to restrict corrupt officials’ […]
The United Kingdom (UK) authorities have warned international students who overstay their visas to leave the country or risk facing deportation. According to the BBC, the UK authority have contacted about 10,000 students, whose visas are due to expire, to leave the country as soon as possible. The authorities also declared that asylum claims would […]
Nigeria has warned of reciprocal action against the United States following reports of sudden visa cancellations that have disrupted the plans of several Nigerian citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to invoke measures to protect the country’s national interest. Over the past weeks, affected […]
The United States Mission in Nigeria has directed visa applicants to disclose all social media usernames and handles they have used over the past five years. It warned that failure to do so could result in visa denial and future ineligibility. The directive was announced in a post on the Mission’s official X account on […]
BY CHUKWUEMNEKE IWELUNMO From fiscal year 2025, Nigerian applicants for most US non-immigrant visas will face a significantly higher cost, as the United States introduces a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee on top of the existing $185 application fee. The new surcharge, announced by the US government, will apply to a wide range of visa […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has condemned the recent revision of the United States’ visa reciprocity schedule for Nigerian citizens, describing it as unfair and inconsistent with the spirit of bilateral friendship. The new policy limits the validity of key non-immigrant visa categories, including B1/B2 (business/tourist), F (students), and J (exchange visitors) to just […]
By Ukpono Ukpong In a strategic move to enhance compliance with Nigeria’s New Visa Regime and foster a secure and transparent migration system, the Federal Government has approved an amnesty programme for foreigners with expired visas. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), offers a unique opportunity for […]
By Dooyum Naadzenga In the wake of growing speculation surrounding the United Kingdom’s visa regulations, the British High Commission in Nigeria has issued an official statement to clarify its stance. The statement comes as concerns rise among potential travelers and expatriates regarding the UK’s immigration policies. The commission emphasized its commitment to maintaining a robust […]
By Ukpono Ukpong As part of sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s immigration system, the Federal Government has announced plans to end the visa-on-arrival policy. The Minister of Interior disclosed this at the closing ceremony of a five-day capacity-building training on the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record (API-PNR) system for 100 immigration officers […]
…launches centralized approval system By Ukpono Ukpong As part of efforts to streamline the visa process and enhance national security, the federal government has announced that all visa applications will be processed exclusively online by March 1. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a session on ‘X Spaces’ hosted […]
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By Temitope Adebayo The partnership will facilitate cross-border payments to 110 countries worldwide by adopting the Visa B2B Connect platform. Businesses will enjoy cost-effective, reliable, and secure cross-border payments. Account-to-account transactions from Access Bank in Nigeria to receiving banks in other countries will be facilitated with speed and efficiency. Access Bank has partnered with Visa, […]
The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by FG that it has lifted a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told CNN: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” The source asked not to be named because he is not authorized to speak to the […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have lifted the visa ban on Nigerian citizens and resumed flights, according to a statement from the Nigerian presidency. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President said Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday finalized […]
The U.S. government has announced an increment for its non-migrant visa application fee effective from March 30. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, disclosed that the increases were published in the Federal Register on March 28. According to the U.S. government, the changes is in line […]
The federal government says it has entered into an agreement with the United States on an extension of tourist visa validity for both countries to five years. Sola Fasure, spokesperson to minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola, the federal government said the new policy applies to tourist visas, as well as visas for diplomats and government […]
By BENJAMIN OMOIKE Nigeria has emerged as the second-highest Work Visa recipients in the UK in 2022. The report disclosed that the UK Government Worker Visa approvals increased from 113,555 in 2019 to 222,349 by year ending, June 2022, a 96 per cent increase. Nigerian nationals emerged as the second highest recipients of United Kingdom’s […]
Effective 13 July 2022, South Africa Visa Application Centres in Lagos and Port Harcourt have resumed operations for the convenience of Nigerian nationals residing in these locations. Applicants can now visit South Africa Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt for all visa categories at the following operational timings (except all public holidays): […]
The United States government has announced the removal of visa reciprocity fee for the non immigrant visa categories or any visa class for Nigerian nationals effective from December 3. Public Affairs Department of the U.S Embassy in Abuja, which disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said that reciprocity fees paid before that time were […]