UK govt announces updated entry requirements for Nigerians
On November 15, 2023, Nigerians intending to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) will be subject to a new travel requirement.
Except for British and Irish citizens, everyone, including minors, who enters or transits the United Kingdom must first obtain permission.
This implies that all visa applicants who wish to travel to the United Kingdom will be required to obtain an Applicants must apply online prior to arranging travel to the United Kingdom. It will be valid for numerous trips over a period of two years or until the passport you are applying with expires, whichever comes first.
Those who were previously eligible to visit the United Kingdom without a visa but are not currently authorised to reside there are required to obtain a travel permit.
Also listed for ETA are visitors staying for less than six months, business travellers, tourists, and family members.
Applicants must apply online prior to arranging travel to the United Kingdom. It will be valid for numerous trips over a period of two years or until the passport you are applying with expires, whichever comes first.
As the ETA is digitally linked to a traveler's passport, the UK Home Office states that passengers with valid visas may not be permitted to embark without a valid ETA.
"The United Kingdom's travel requirements are evolving. With the exception of British and Irish citizens, everyone, including children, who enters or transits through the United Kingdom will shortly be required to obtain permission before travelling.
This means that if you were previously eligible to visit the United Kingdom without a visa and are not already a legal resident of the United Kingdom, you will need an electronic travel authorization (ETA). Your stay must be less than six months and may include tourism, family visits, business, or short-term study.
“You do not need to show a paper copy, but it may be helpful to prove the confirmation email for your own records. While an ETA grants you permission to travel to the UK, it does not grant you entry. So, you would still need to go through passport control at the border to enter the UK.
“Make sure you show the same passport you used to apply for your ETA and that your passport is valid for the whole of your stay,” the statement said.
