The United Kingdom (UK) has unveiled its largest Visa Application Centre in Africa.
The topnotch facility launched on Wednesday is located in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa.
The facility in Ikeja is designed to streamline visa submissions and offer applicants a seamless experience.
This was contained in a statement by the British High Commission in Lagos on Wednesday.
The new centre operated by VFS Global
marks a significant step in enhancing visa application services for Nigerians travelling to the UK.
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, who attended the launch in Ikeja, stressed the importance of the UK-Nigeria relationship.
He expressed optimism that the new centre would provide improved services for applicants.
Baxter said: “I am delighted to witness the opening of this, the largest visa application centre in Africa. Nigeria remains one of the UK’s most important partners, and we hope that VFS deliver ever-improving services for those applying for visas to the UK.”
Also, the Director of Visa, Status and Information Services at UK Visas and Immigration, Marc Owen, described the development as a milestone in offering world-class visa services.
“The opening of our new VAC in Ikeja marks an exciting milestone for UKVI and VFS Global in the provision of a world-class UK visa service here in Nigeria and elsewhere across Africa,” Owen said.
Abuja residents can now submit applications from their preferred locations using the Mobile Visa Service, while a Premium Lounge option offers a personalised experience with dedicated staff.
These optional services aim to enhance convenience for applicants without affecting processing timelines or outcomes.
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