The UK has opened Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos, aimed at streamlining the visa process and improving services for Nigerian applicants.
The United Kingdom has opened Africa’s largest visa application center in Lagos State.
It was launched on Wednesday in collaboration with the UK’s new business partner, VFS Global.
I was delighted to attend the inauguration of the largest UK Visa Application Centre in Africa, located here in Ikeja, Lagos.
Excited for the efficient services @VFSGlobal will offer to fulfill the needs of all UK visa applicants. @UKVIgovuk #UKVisas pic.twitter.com/SGxnocQ0ex
Nigeria residents journeying to the UK can now schedule appointments to submit their visa applications at VFS Global’s new advanced Visa Application Centres (VAC) in Abuja, Ikeja (Lagos), and Victoria Island (Lagos). These centers have been operational since November 19.
“I am thrilled to see the inauguration of Africa’s largest visa application center. Nigeria continues to be one of the UK’s key partners, and we look forward to VFS providing even better services for those applying for UK visas,” stated British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter.
Marc Owen, the Director of Visa, Status and Information Services at UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), stated: “The inauguration of our new VAC in Ikeja represents an exciting milestone for both UKVI and VFS Global. It underscores our commitment to providing world-class UK visa services here in Nigeria.”
Over the year leading up to June 2024, we processed over 225,000 UK visas for Nigerian nationals across all categories. This new partnership highlights our ongoing dedication to making sure our visa services are accessible and efficient while meeting the needs of all applicants.
According to Alok Singhal, the Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at VFS Global, this initiative highlights Nigeria’s enduring relationship with the UK.
“We are thrilled to begin this new journey with UK Visas and Immigration here in Nigeria,” he stated.
Since 2003, we have maintained a strong partnership with UK Visas and Immigration, and we’re excited to start offering our top-notch services to travelers from Nigeria.
