…for holidays, family visits or short business trips, must follow the applicable Schengen visa application procedure instead. The long-stay portal is intended for selected national visa applications and should not be confused with the separate process for short-term visits. Prospective travellers are therefore advised t…

…their future together, but her attempts to join him abroad were unsuccessful after her visa application was rejected twice. According to her account, the man eventually ended the relationship, insisting that he could not continue with a long-distance relationship while her efforts to relocate remained unsuccessful. Alt…

…tighter student visa restrictions. According to the report, 22.7 per cent of UK study visa applications from Nigerians were withdrawn in the first half of 2026, compared with 4.5 per cent during the same period in 2025. Universities are reportedly concerned about rising visa refusals and the potential consequences for…

…universities are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students amid a surge in study visa application withdrawals and fears that stricter immigration rules could bar institutions from recruiting international students. The Financial Times, in a report published on Saturday, said that 22.7 per cent of UK study visa…

…to an analysis of Home Office data by the Financial Times, 22.7 per cent of study visa applications from Nigerians were withdrawn in the first half of 2026, up from 4.5 per cent in the same period of 2025. For Pakistani applicants, the proportion rose from three per cent to 40.9 per cent, while Bangladesh’s rate increa…

…added categories must set their social media profiles to public before submitting their visa applicationsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States Department of State has announced it will extend its social media screening requirements to three more categories of visa applic…

…covers all remaining closures for the year and affects consular services including visa applications, passport renewals, and notarial appointments.Nigerians seeking US visa, passport and other consular services have been advised to plan around the missions' October, November and December holiday closures. Photo @USinNi…

…will appear higher in your Google feed!Ireland's Department of Justice has published visa application decisions for Nigerian applicants processed through its Abuja mission during the week of 28 September 2026 to 4 October 2026.A total of 43 decisions appear on the published list, covering applications classified under…

…runs through December 11, 2026, giving religious workers more time to pursue their visa applicationsReligious workers under the SR category remain subject to the same filing and final action dates as other Employment Fourth Preference applicantsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will ap…

…Legit.ng previously reported that UK government posted a publication about different visa applications and their duration for applicants.Graduate visa allows foreign graduates to remain in the country for at least 18 months after completing an eligible degree.

…Legit.ng previously reported that UK government posted a publication about different visa applications and their duration for applicants.Graduate visa allows foreign graduates to remain in the country for at least 18 months after completing an eligible degree.

…affecting certain nationals applying from outside the UK. Under the measure, student visa applications from nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan are refused, while Afghan nationals applying for Skilled Worker visas from outside the UK are also affected. The government says the restriction is linked to…

…else who requires a visa to travel to the UK must submit a formal S2 Healthcare Visitor visa application before departure. The application is free, carries no immigration healthcare surcharge, and can be submitted as early as three months before the intended travel date. Most applicants receive a decision within a week…

…are not required to demonstrate English language proficiency as part of the student visa application process.According to information published on the UK government's official website, nationals from 19 countries and territories are automatically exempt from the English language requirement. The exemption also extends…

…of Tanzania are no longer subject to referred visa restrictions and will follow standard visa application procedures through the official immigration online portal or designated entry points," the statement added.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!What changes for Nigerian…

…denial at the Nigerian borderNigeria has also scrapped visa on arrival, meaning all visa applications must now be completed online before departurePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! British nationals planning a trip to Nigeria risk being turned away at the border if they arrive without…

…attempt to exploit it expose themselves to consequences that extend well beyond a failed visa application.US issues warning to Green Card holdersMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the US government issued guidance to immigrant visa holders on what they must and must not do after receiving their visa.One key rule involve…

…must have to qualify for the Working Holiday visa.3 people approved to help with visa applicationsMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Australia had disclosed three people who are approved to help applicants with their visa applications.According to the department, any support that involves using knowledge or e…

…that the United States Mission warned Nigerians against submitting fake documents in visa applications. Moving to another newspaper, The Guardian leads with commuters and businesspeople groaning as gridlock in Edo and Delta cuts off the South-South region from the rest of the country. The Punch leads with the Nigeria F…

…highlighted the minimum timeframe applicants must observe before submitting a short-stay visa applicationThe French government stipulates that applications cannot be lodged more than six months ahead of a planned visit, setting a clear window for travellersCertain visa categories may take longer to process due to addit…

…applicants from these three countries must first enter a ballot before they can lodge a visa application. Australia launches a new ballot system for foreigners applying for a work and holiday visa. Photo MediaImagesThe process is designed to select participants randomly and is meant to ensure a fair distribution of the…

…the opportunity to explore stunning destinations outside Africa without the burden of visa applications. Several countries across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Latin America welcome Nigerian passport holders, making travel more convenient. This report highlights visa-free countries that offer unique experiences, vibrant…

…in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and opene…

Spain's government has outlined three specific categories of travellers whose visa applications will face automatic denialOne of the categories targets those who have already used up their 90-day allowance in the Schengen Area within the past 180 daysThe Spanish government published the conditions directly on its offic…

…UK had listed five categories of people eligible for visa fee waiver in 2026.UK outlines visa application processMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the UK had explained its visa application process.The information, published on the VFS Global Nigeria portal for UK visa services, outlines two categories of cen…