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Adaaam:
Haaa. The internet can spread lies ehhh, and there were speculations by the media that before you board a flight from Cotonou, you have to undergo a compulsory covid 19 test worth 100 dollars and some cents.

Thanks @mwenhen.

I believe this information is when coming into cotonou not departing from cotonou

famzynet:
There are afforable Turkish airlines from Cotonou to UK.

Great, thanks. Na passport remain

mwenhen:
Once you get to Seme border, there’re bikes there that will take you through alternative route. You can cross with 4K. I entered Cotonou on the 11th, I got into the UK yesterday.

Which airline did you book?

Tuoma:
Good evening,
Any update on Visa applications/vignette replacement submitted July?

None for vignette replacements, apparently they now work 2 days per week. Keep us posted if there's any update from your end

Yemisih:
I think it's actually for those coming into nigeria frm overseas passing tru. See d attached cotonuo

I think so too

Flexvilla:
No I didn’t receive any email. I just walked in on 28th July and submitted my passport. Did u receive any email?

Not yet but some people received after submission.

kwell:
symbae
kcfastshooter

I was at TLS to submit my passport for replacement of visa vignette but they insist I have to include a reply mail from UKVI that the passport will not be collected without that. Unfortunately I haven’t received any reply after a month of sending a mail to the CIH@homeoffice mail. Did you have a similar problem?

That's new, I walked in as well at ikeja office to submit passport without any reply email from cih. They only requested 2 photocopies of data and visa page.

Flexvilla:
Symbae, any news on the replacement visa or do you think it might be our next week?

No news yet for nigeria but seems the SA folks who submitted 13th July are getting it back now. Let's anticipate next week but I doubt it though. Did you receive any email from visa shefo to submit passport within 21days7

Godsblessings:
Good day to everyone here , please is it true that UK embassy has started accepting applications for tourist visa applications and if no , which application are they accepting now? if yes, which of the embassy is open for biometrics and how much is the visa fee now ? Thanks, expecting your valuable response.

Yes, application is open for all visa categories. You can submit your biometrics at any tlscontact centre in Nigeria after booking an appointment. For the visa fee check the gov.uk website for the category you wish to apply under

famzynet:
Are people allowed to cross to Cotonou?

Of course

nogamz:
@Symbae Does one need to do COVID test before flying via Cotonou route ?
I spoke to Ethopian airline there and they said I don’t need it. Anyone with confirm info on this please ?

No you don't need a covid test when crossing over to cotonou by land but might need it when flying into cotonou to cross over to Nigeria by land

teflonsam:
Same here. Did you get a mail after you dropped your passport with Tls?

I didn't. Did you?

teflonsam:
Pls, when?

Submitted on 28th july, no response yet. Any update from your end?

teflonsam:
@all that got their Visa, Congratulations!! Pls did any applied for vignette replacement??

I did, still waiting .

TheAfrocalyse:
Your passport should be ready by now. I messaged them through the “contact us” on their site.

Was your application before lockdown?

famzynet:
You just got your visa? With international flights still closed,what is the escape plan? How are people leaving Nigeria now?

Go through cotonou, that's the escape plan

nogamz:
Praise to God almighty� Got the visa.

Congrats. Was your application before lockdown?

Any update on replacement vignette after submitting passport to VAC?

Klevarlie:
Please how much is UK visa fee for a tier 2 applicant currently?

This thread should be helpful with regards to your question
https://www.nairaland.com/5233246/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/271

kunzzy4me:
Please is this also applicable with those with unsued visiting /tourist visa too....

No

kcfastshooter:
1) passport photo
2)int. passport data page
3)visa page
thanks

I didnt say passport photo. Your international passport, 2 photocopies of bio data page and visa page are all was needed for ikeja centre

kcfastshooter:
pls for the vignette replacement are we to go only with our passport or with all the documents we used in the application process?

For ikeja centre, we were asked to submit passport with 2 photocopies each of bio data and visa page. This might be different for other centres.

LoyalRoyalty:
Are they currently accepting passports from those whose 6 months visitor visa expired as well or just from those with expired 30 days vignette?

There's no update of replacement vignette for visitors visa yet. Its just for work, study and joining family for now. Maybe you should contact UKVI directly

kcfastshooter:
Good day house pls the expired 30days vignatte has anybody returned his/her passport for it to be rescheduled because I wish to go to the embassy tommorow to submit my passport, and I will like to know how long they will b holding the passport. Thanks

According to Tlscontact, they dont make decisions on Visa, so they weren't helpful on the duration for replacement. So we just wait, hope and pray its soon enough

LoyalRoyalty:
Good day guys, has anyone been able to successfully submit their application at the VAC today, either in Lagos or Abuja? And also, any useful information on vignette replacement for all visa categories?

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Yes, I submitted today for vignette replacement in Lagos. Also they're accepting new applications.

Brightingsus:
Hello guys. Is anyone else having issues booking an appointment or finding appointment slots? I can’t seem to find any dates at all for the rest of the year. Location of choice is Ikeja , Lagos.

You can check 5th august, 12noon, ikeja. I'm about to cancel my appointment

mumayo:
is the UK embassy now opened to receiving applications?

From 28th July

kcfastshooter:
I have sent an email to them for more than two weeks now but no reply from them, can I take my passport to VAC dis week b4 they resume? or I should wait till the VAC open.
thanks.

Everybody is in the same situation as you. Nobody has heard from CIH at least not in Nigerian. You are to take your passport to the VAC you submitted your previous application when they reopen i.e from week of July 27th bearing in mind they only work 3 days per week(Tuesdays, Wednesdays, thursdays). For confirmation check gov.uk website, it was updated today.

kcfastshooter:
pls has anyone who applied for the expired 30days vignate received an email yet or we are to take our visa to the embassy direct for them to change it.
thanks everyone on this platform u pple have been of help to one another and to us all. ;Dpls has anyone who applied for the expired 30days vignate received an email yet or we are to take our visa to the embassy direct for them to change it.
thanks everyone on this platform u pple have been of help to one another and to us all.

After sending an email to CIH, you submit your passport when VAC reopens. You will be contacted for passport collection when it's ready.

kcfastshooter:
same date 27th of july

Actually its 28th July, opening days are from Tuesdays to Thursdays only.

LoyalRoyalty:
How can one apply for such visa?

It's no a separate visa per say. Once your visa(either tier1 2,3 or 5) has been granted, you are then issue a 30 days vignette which enables you to land in the UK within 30days for the collection of your BRP. If still dont understand, please Google it

kunzzy4me:
Please does UK usually issue 30days visa ..and if yes then what category of visa is that...or name of such visa ...thank you

I believe its issued for all Tiers. I stand to be corrected on this.