Good day my people, please has anyone processed UK transit visa from USA before? My hubby sent in application for transit visa on his trip to naija this December. The application was received by UKBA New York on 21st Dec. and he received email on the 3rd Dec. about package been processed etc with their processing time frame stating 12days or so. Considering the limited time before the trip, he sent a request for withdrawal on the 6th. Dec and they responded that they will get in touch within 2days. They sent a response on 7th Dec. with an option of Priority Service which is not guaranteed the 48 hrs stipulated. He was told to reply the mail if he wanted to go ahead with the withdraw which he replied immediately.

The issue now is we've not heard or got any response from them as regards the request. We cant say if the withdrawal is in process or not as they are not responding to his subsequent mails. He tried contacting them but its an automated response he gets. Presently, we are in a dilemma. The trip is on the 20th, we just dont know what to do anymore at this point.

I would like to hear peoples' experiences and opinion on this matter, please urgent responses needed. Thank you

Received in NY Nov 21st you mean?I might be wrong but I was assuming you don't need a visa through the UK or most of this EU countries any more if you have a US Visa?or a Green Card holder.

Years ago as a Permanent resident in the US I use to fly to and fro to Nigeria from the US throug Paris and never needed a transit visa.

Those well informed on these matters can comment.

I thought the transit visa requirement had been abolished by almost all but a very few selection of European states, under the Schengen act.
Especially the Lagos-London-North America route. My mother flies to NY regularly via London, on BA or Virgin, and never needs a UK visa, transit or otherwise.

AjanleKoko: I thought the transit visa requirement had been abolished by almost all but a very few selection of European states, under the Schengen act.
Especially the Lagos-London-North America route. My mother flies to NY regularly via London, on BA or Virgin, and never needs a UK visa, transit or otherwise.

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