By Udesinanna Stephen
The United Kingdom, U.K. has announced that it has opened a new temporary submission centre for U.K visas in Nigeria.
This was revealed by the office of the British High Commission in Abuja via a media statement published on the X handle of the British-In-Nigeria @UKinNigeria.
According to the statement, the new temporary submission centre for UK visas, which will commence operation on 13 September 2023, is situated in Enugu state.
The statement reads in full: “The British High Commission in Nigeria is pleased to announce the opening of a new temporary submission centre for UK visas in Enugu State from 13 September 2023.
“This facility will operate out of the Omedel Luxury Hotel, 4/6 Link Road off Pascal and Jerk Bustop. Independence Layout, Enugu and will shortly offer a twice-a-week service.
The appointment system allows an applicant to select Enugu as their application location, when applying for a UK Visa. This is in addition
to current locations in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt.
“The temporary submission centre in Enugu opens as a Premium Location meaning it will cost NGN246,250.00, which includes a Premium Lounge appointment, courier return, SMS notifications, general customer support and guidance.
“Demand for visa services will be carefully monitored and service reviewed/expanded should there be sufficient volumes. TLS will trial
this location for at least 3 months to assess uptake of the service and enable decisions on continuation.” The statement added.