• About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Tech | Business | Economy
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • StartUPs
      • Chidiverse
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
    • Appointment
  • TECHECONOMY TV
  • Apply
  • TBS
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
  • Chidiverse
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • StartUPs
      • Chidiverse
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
    • Appointment
  • TECHECONOMY TV
  • Apply
  • TBS
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
  • Chidiverse
No Result
View All Result
Tech | Business | Economy
No Result
View All Result
Home Business Mobility

UK Launches eVisas for Nigerian Study, Work Applicants

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
July 9, 2025
in Mobility
0
UK Launches eVisas for Nigerian Study, Work Applicants
Nigerian Visa

Nigerian Visa

UBA
Advertisements

Nigerians applying for UK study or work visas will no longer receive a physical visa sticker (vignette) in their passports.

Instead, successful applicants will be issued a digital eVisa—a secure, online record of their immigration status. 

This new system takes effect from July 15, 2025 and applies only to study or work visa applications submitted on or after the date. 

Those who apply before then will still receive the traditional vignette sticker and follow the current process, including passport submission at the Visa Application Centre (VAC). Visit visa applications will continue to receive the visa vignette sticker for the time being.

This change marks a major step in the UK Government’s transition to a modern, digital immigration system.

Despite the removal of the vignette for study or work visas, all applicants must still attend a Visa Application Centre (VAC) to provide their biometric information as part of the visa processing procedure.

Once a decision is made on their visa application, applicants will receive an email from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) with the outcome and instructions to create a UKVI account, to access their eVisa.   

Chargé d’Affaires, Gill Lever OBE, British High Commission in Abuja said:

“We’re making it easier and faster for Nigerians to travel to the UK. From 15 July 2025, most people applying for study or work visas will get a digital eVisa instead of a visa sticker in their passport. This is a further big step to a fully digital UK immigration system, making the process more secure, more efficient, and more convenient for students, professionals, and families.

“However, if you’re applying as a dependant, like a spouse or child, of someone who is studying or working in the UK or if you are applying for a visitor visa, you’ll still receive a visa vignette sticker in your passport for the time being.”

Additional Information

The UK eVisas for Nigerians have already replaced Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) for individuals granted leave for over six months. Customers with a UKVI account can use the View and Prove service to securely share their immigration status with third parties, such as employers or landlords (in England).

What Applicants Need to Do

  • Apply online and submit application through the official website via gov.uk
  • Attend a Visa Application Centre (VAC) to submit your passport and biometrics information.
  • If your visa does not require a visa vignette sticker, you can take your passport home the same day
  • After your visa is granted, follow the instructions in your decision notification. If advised create a UKVI account and link it to your current passport.

Loading

Advertisements
MTN ADS

0Shares
Tags: biometric visa UKdigital visa UKeVisa UK launchNigeria UK visaNigerian students UKstudy visa UKUK eVisaUK eVisa NigeriaUK ImmigrationUK visa changesUK visa stickerUK visa updateUK work visa 2025UKVIwork visa UK
Joan Aimuengheuwa

Joan Aimuengheuwa

Joan thrives at helping individuals and businesses scale via storytelling...

Next Post
FCMB Rewards 3,016 Customers in Millionaire Promo

FCMB Rewards 3,016 Customers in Millionaire Promo

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recommended

iLOTBET

₦80 Million Up for Grabs! Dive into iLOTBET’s AFCON Prediction Game & Win BIG!

1 year ago
Senator Hope Uzodinma on SkillUpImo Project

Uzodinma to Kick Off Second Leg of SkillupImo Project

2 years ago

Popular News

    Connect with us

    • About
    • Advertise
    • Careers
    • Contact Us

    © 2025 TECHECONOMY.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • News
    • Tech
      • DisruptiveTECH
      • ConsumerTech
      • How To
      • TechTAINMENT
    • Business
      • Telecoms
      • Mobility
      • Environment
      • Travel
      • StartUPs
        • Chidiverse
      • TE Insights
      • Security
    • Partners
    • Economy
      • Finance
      • Fintech
      • Digital Assets
      • Personal Finance
      • Insurance
    • Features
      • IndustryINFLUENCERS
      • Guest Writer
      • EventDIARY
      • Editorial
      • Appointment
    • TECHECONOMY TV
    • Apply
    • TBS
    • BusinesSENSE For SMEs

    © 2025 TECHECONOMY.

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    Translate »
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.