United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria has said it will replace expired 30-day visas for free as it reopens its Visa Application Centres (VAC).
According to a statement issued by the High Commission on its official Twitter handle on Thursday, the replacement of the expired visas for free is due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The statement explained;
If an individual’s 30-day visa to travel to the UK for work, study it to join family has expired, or is about to expire, they can request a replacement visa with revised validity dates free of charge until the end of this year. This does not apply to other types of visas. The process will be in place until the end of 2020. The replacement visa will be valid for 90 days.
It stated that this decision was taken in view of the disruptions to business activities and travels caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
This has led to an increase in the demand for 30-day visa replacements for those wanting to travel to the UK for work, study, or to join their families.
The High Commission added;
To request a replacement visa, individuals can arrange to return their passport, to their Visa Application Centre in Nigeria without an appointment.
It, therefore, called on customers to exercise patience as it works on the issues causing delays in its normal operations.
See statement below;
