“Shine Your Eyes”: UK Embassy Shares New Update on Nigerians' Visa Application, Wait Time
- The British embassy has shared a new update on visa applications for Nigerians, advising early submission to avoid delays
- The embassy said visit visas currently take about three weeks to process, while student visas can take between 3 to 5 weeks
- Intending travellers to the UK have been advised to use only official channels and authorised agents to avoid falling victim to fraud
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Gill Lever, the Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, has issued an important update for Nigerians planning to travel to the United Kingdom.
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In a video message shared on X on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Lever emphasised the need for early applications.
According to her, the processing times are expected to lengthen, with many students preparing to start their academic year and planning holiday trips to the UK.
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She said:
"My message today is for everyone planning to travel to the UK. As we enter the holiday season and peak period.
"We are encouraging everyone making plans for the UK for holiday or study to apply early for their visas to avoid delays.
"Currently, visit visas are taking about three weeks to process. From submitting an application to receiving a response from the UK visa team. Student visa can take between 3 to 5 weeks due to high demand."
Visa fraud scam
The commissioner has also taken the opportunity to warn against visa scams.
"For urgent travel. Please do use priority or super priority services but beware of fraudsters claiming guaranteed visa. But beware of frausters claiming guaranteed UK visas.
"Decision on applications are based on variety of criteria. Abeg shine your eyes well No fall for scam and make sure you complete your application personally on and with all the required documents as listed on the gov.uk website where you can find visa cost and further advise.
"Please take extra care to submit the light right documents according to the online guidiances."
Answering US visa interview questions
In a related story, an immigration lawyer says it is important to know how to answer questions asked by visa officers at the US embassy.
The lady, Lelia Adams, noted that knowing how to answer the US visa interview questions correctly would improve one's chances of getting a visa.
She said the US visa officer would likely ask what the applicant does for a living, the purpose of the visa and why the journey at the time.
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