UK Opens Temporary Visa Submission Centre In Enugu
By Bukar Bolori
The United Kingdom has opened a new temporary submission centre in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria.The centre becomes operational from Wednesday 13th September.
A statement on Monday signed by the Senior Communications & Public Diplomacy Officer, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, British High Commission, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe read: “The British High Commission in Nigeria is pleased to announce the opening of a new temporary submission centre for UK visas in Enugu State from 13 September 2023.
“This facility will operate out of the Omedel Luxury Hotel, 4/6 Link Road off Pascal and Jerk Bus-stop, Independence Layout, Enugu and will shortly offer a twice-a-week service.”
The statement added that: “The appointment system allows an applicant to select Enugu as their application location, when applying for a UK Visa. This is in addition to current locations in Abuja. Lagos and Port Harcourt.
“The temporary submission centre in Enugu opens as a Premium Location meaning it will cost NGN246,250.00, which includes a Premium Lounge appointment, courier return, SMS notifications, general customer support and guidance.”
It added that: “Demand for visa services will be carefully monitored and service reviewed/expanded should there be sufficient volumes. TLS will trial this location for at least 3 months to assess uptake of the service and enable decisions on continuation.”
