Tag: Visa

South Africa relaxes visa rules for Nigerians

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S'Africa relaxes visa rules

President Cyril Ramaphosa, of South Africa, has announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa revealed this yesterday, at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended. He said South Africa has simplified its visa processes to facilitate travel for Nigerian business people and tourists, with measures such as five-year multiple entry visas. “Our efforts to create a favourable environment include our simplified visa process for Nigerian business people…

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UK introduces electronic travel authorisation for non-European visitors

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UK introduces

The United Kingdom government has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for non-European visitors to the country. An ETA is a digital travel permit required for visitors to enter a country. It is linked to a traveller’s passport and grants permission to travel without needing a physical visa. Starting yesterday, Thursday, November 28, all eligible non-European visitors can apply for an ETA, which will be required for travel to the UK from January 8, 2025. According to a press release by the UK’s Home Office on its official website…

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After lifting visa ban, UAE slams N688,000 fee, $10, 000 bank balance requirement on Nigerians

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UAE on visa

Nigerian passport holders intending to visit United Arab Emirates, (UAE), are now mandated to first obtain a Document Verification Number, (DVN), before applying for visa. Available information on the Emirate’s verification website suggest that Nigerians have to pay a non-refundable N688, 000 fee for document verification and that the issued document verification number will be valid for only 14 days from issuance. It said, “To visit the UAE with a Nigerian passport, it is mandatory to first obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) before applying for your visa. In accordance…

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Investors, tourists to get visas within 48 hours — FG

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FG approves

The Federal Executive Council, (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the streamlining of visa processes and acquisition for investors, tourists, who would find it easy to acquire a visa within 48 hours. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this yesterday, after the FEC meeting, which was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Consequently, the Council approved the establishment of a tripartite committee to streamline visa processes and acquisition for investors interested in investing in Nigeria. According to the Minister, “Our visa processes…

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Visa: Nigeria, UAE moves to resolve issue, as Tinubu meets officials

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There are indications that the visa restrictions by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), may soon be resolved, as President Bola Tinubu meets officials of the UAE, at the State House Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was gathered yesterday, that the UAE officials are scheduled to meet the President, after which official position will be released on the latest development on the visa row between the two countries. Recall that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, in September, assured that discussions were on between Nigeria and UAE, to resolve the visa and…

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Visa Policy: Nigeria adopts ‘do me, I do you’ system

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The Federal Government has announced that henceforth, the nation will issue visas to visitors from abroad based on the reciprocity principle. This was disclosed by the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, at the BusinessDay Conference, themed: “Funding for Change: Building Bridges for a Resilient Nigeria” and the title: “Nigeria Forward: Catalysing Funding for High Impact Social Projects”. By doing this, the Government said that it would handle foreigners applying for Nigerian visas in the same manner as Nigerians in other nations. In order to control immigration and outflow and guarantee national security,…

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Insecurity, ASUU Strike: UK’s student visas to Nigerians surge 223% in one year

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…Work visas rise 109% The number of Nigerians granted sponsored study visas, also known as student visas, by the United Kingdom (UK) has increased by 222.8 percent. The number of Nigerians granted sponsored study visas, also known as student visas, by the United Kingdom (UK) has increased by 222.8 percent to 65,929 in June 2022 from 20,427 in the same period of 2021. Further analysis of the official immigration data released by the British government on Thursday also shows that the 65,929 students’ visas is the highest in four years…

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Cult Clashes: UAE tightens visa for Nigerians

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…Now demands 6-month bank statements, others  The United Arab Emirates, (UAE), has commenced the issuance of visas to Nigerians a week after it imposed outright bans following cult clashes that erupted between rival cult groups Eiye and Aiye, in Dubai and Sharjah areas.  The new requirements for Nigerians seeking travel access to the middle eastern city include confirmed hotel reservations, a six-month bank statement showing both cash inflows and outflows, and a confirmed return ticket confirmation, according to information circulated by travel agencies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.…

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UK records 529% surge in sponsored study visas granted to Nigerians

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…From 9,355 to 58,887 The number of Nigerian students granted sponsored study visas to the UK has increased by over 100 percent in one year. According to the UK government, which disclosed this yesterday in a report stating the country’s immigration statistics as of March 2022, Nigeria accounts for 25% of the total number of foreign nationals who are on scholarships in the country. It stated that within a year — June 2020 to June 2021 — the number of Nigerian students in the UK who received sponsored grants doubled…

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UK resumes work, study visa applications processing in Nigeria

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The United Kingdom, (UK), has resumed work and study visa applications processing in Nigeria. This was contained in a post by the UK in Nigeria, UKinNigeria, on its social media handles yesterday. In the post, Nigerians were urged to proceed to the UK visa application centres for the priority visa services. According to the post, “From January 24, TLS will resume offering some Priority Visa (PV) Services in our Nigerian visa application centres. PV services will only be available to customers applying at VACs in Nigeria in work and study…

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