[size=15pt]Britain stops issuance of visas to Nigerians[/size]



THE British High Commission in Abuja and the Deputy High Commission in Lagos have announced the stoppage of the issuance of visas to certain Nigerians wishing to travel to the United Kingdom.


British consular authorities claimed that the decision was informed by “an unavoidable technical failure.” From tomorrow, their visa application centres in Abuja, Ibadan, Ikeja and Victoria Island will only accept applications from certain categories of would-be UK visit


According to the High Commission, visa applications bordering on urgent and compassionate cases (e.g medical treatment, returning residents, fast track applicants and settlement for children) will, however, not be affected.


Other categories of travellers whose visa applications will be accepted and processed include: EEA family permits, diplomats and officials, DATV and transit visitors and long-term students

source:http://www.tribune.com.ng/10072008/news/news18.html

well, e like say water wan pass gari

This mild inconvenience can easily be surmounted by all Nigerians who are adequately versed in the ancient and noble art of Juju Teleportation, which is thankfully NOT predicated on the issuance of visas.

ABRACADABRA ! !

@bilymuse
kindly adjust the topic header to reflect the word 'certain groups of Nigerians'.

As it is, your title is misleading.

exactly

'Certain group of Nigerians' is a valid subset of "Nigerians" . Fair enough, the group of Nigerians affected are in the overwhelming majority compared to those exempted.

The heading of the thread is valid as far as i am concerned

deor03:

'Certain group of Nigerians' is a valid subset of "Nigerians" . Fair enough, the group of Nigerians affected are in the overwhelming majority compared to those exempted.

The heading of the thread is valid as far as i am concerned

it may interest you to know that i never said that the title was WRONG. I said it was MISLEADING.

Surely you can appreciate the distinct difference between these two words?

texazzpete:

it may interest you to know that i never said that the title was WRONG. I said it was MISLEADING.

Surely you can appreciate the distinct difference between these two words?

To put it in your words, I guess you can appreciate the difference between VALID and WRONG?

Am about to go and submit my application for visa on monday at abuja
for Msc program. am i affected by the so called suspension?

somebody help oh!!!!

@ fine boy
I guess you are affected, The category of student visa NOT affected is the long stay-students, that is the undergraduates.

However, it is better you call the visa section help lines to confirm if you are affected

pls i want to be sure of the suspension whether student dependant visa is affected.pls ooooooooooooo.

British High Commission have come with it againg!What technical issue?They are really full now,so they can do has they like

i don't blame 'em , i blame nigerians who are fond of traveling for greener pastures . why can't they stay in there country ,