UK Retains Visa Rules for Nigeria, 32 African Countries - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria
TheUnited Kingdomhas confirmed thatNigerian travellersand citizens of32 other African countriesmust continue to obtain aUK visabefore entering or transiting through the country. The confirmation follows. . .
TheUnited Kingdomhas confirmed thatNigerian travellersand citizens of32 other African countriesmust continue to obtain aUK visabefore entering or transiting through the country. The confirmation follows updated immigration guidance issued by theUK Home Office. According to the revised guidance, nationals of more than100 countries and territoriesare still required to secure aUK visafor visits of up to six months unless they qualify for specific exemptions. The rules also apply to some passengers making connecting journeys through British airports, meaning transit travellers may also need entry clearance depending on their circumstances. TheUK Home Officeadded that stateless people and individuals travelling with documents other than officially recognised national passports or identity cards must obtain entry clearance before departure. It advised travellers to confirm theirUK visarequirements before booking flights, warning that failure to meet the entry rules could result in travel delays, disruption or being denied boarding by airlines. The guidance forms part of theUnited Kingdom’songoing border management strategy, which aims to strengthen immigration controls and ensure compliance with existing laws. The country remains a leading destination for many African travellers seeking opportunities in higher education, business, tourism and family visits. The African countries whose citizens remain subject to theUK visarequirement areAlgeria,Angola,Botswana,Burundi,Cameroon,Republic of the Congo,Democratic Republic of the Congo,Egypt,Eritrea,Eswatini,Ethiopia,The Gambia,Ghana,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Côte d’Ivoire,Kenya,Lesotho,Liberia,Libya,Malawi,Namibia,Nigeria,Rwanda,Senegal,Sierra Leone,Somalia,South Africa,South Sudan,Sudan,Tanzania,UgandaandZimbabwe. Do you think theUK visarequirements should be reviewed for more African countries?Post Views:54