UK Visa Application: New Locations Announced in Lagos and Abuja for Booking of Appointments
- The UK visa application process in Nigeria is changing as VFS Global takes over as the new supplier for visa application centres
- During the transition, some customers may need to submit and collect their documents from different locations, and affected individuals will be contacted via email
- VFS Global has provided new addresses for their centres in Abuja and Lagos, urging customers to book an appointment before visiting
The UK visa application process in Nigeria is undergoing a significant change as the supplier of visa application centres transitions to VFS Global.
This update was announced by UKinNigeria on X, informing customers that during this transition, some may need to submit and collect their documents from different locations. Affected customers will be contacted via email.
UKinNigeria wrote on X:
"The supplier of our visa application centres in Nigeria is changing. During this transition, some customers may submit and collect their documents from different locations. You will be contacted via email if this affects you."
New Visa Application Centres
VFS Global, now responsible for UK visa applications in Nigeria, has provided new addresses for their visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos. The centres are located at:
- Abuja: Mezzanine Floor, Tower C, Churchgate Plaza, Plot 473, Cadastral Zone AO, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District
- Ikeja (Lagos): 2nd Floor, Ile Oja Opebi Mall, Opebi, Link Road
- Victoria Island (Lagos): 2nd Floor, Churchgate Plaza Tower 2, PC 31 Churchgate St
VFS Global emphasized the importance of booking an appointment before visiting the centres. For more information, customers can visit the VFS Global website.
In its X post, it stated:
"We are pleased to announce that customers in Nigeria can now visit our UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja and Lagos for a hassle-free start to their journey at the addresses below: Don’t forget to book an appointment before your visit. For more information, visit https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/gbr/"
UK Embassy Shares New Update
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Gill Lever, the Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, has issued an important update for Nigerians planning to travel to the United Kingdom.
In a video message shared on X on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Lever emphasised the need for early applications.
Source: Legit.ng