The British High Commission has said work is apace to reopen visa application for intending travellers to the United Kingdom from Nigeria.
The Commission had suspended services during the lockdown due to the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement, the High Commission said UK application centres are being reopened globally. It said it was communicating with its partners to reopen visa application centres. This, it added would be done when all is considered safe.
According to the statement, “We know there are many Nigerian nationals hoping to travel to the UK when flights resume, both for employment and to see family members.
“UKVI are working closely with TSL contact, our commercial partner, to reopen visa application centres that were suspended due to COVID-19.
“UK visa application centres are reopening in phased manner globally when it is safe to do so and when we can operate an effective service.
“TSL contact are putting appropriate measures in place and working hard to reopen in Nigeria. We will share details of when VACs will reopen soon.”
