The British High Commission in Nigeria has announced the opening of a new temporary submission centre for UK visas in Enugu State from Wednesday, September 13.
According to a statement by the UK Mission, the facility will operate out of the Omedel Luxury Hotel, 4/6 Link Road off Pascal and Jerk Bustop, Independence Layout, Enugu and will shortly offer a twice-a-week service.
UK Launches Temporary Visa Application Centre in Enugu
In a bid to enhance accessibility to UK visa services, the British High Commission in Nigeria has unveiled a new temporary submission centre in Enugu State, starting from September 13.
Situated at the Omedel Luxury Hotel, 4/6 Link Road, Independence Layout, Enugu, this facility will offer services twice a week, as per the UK Mission’s announcement.
Applicants can now choose Enugu as their preferred application location when applying for a UK Visa, in addition to existing centers in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.
This temporary submission center in Enugu has been designated as a Premium Location, with a fee of NGN 246,250. This fee includes access to a Premium Lounge appointment, courier return service, SMS notifications, general customer support, and guidance throughout the application process.
According to a statement by the British High Commission, it will closely monitor the demand for visa services and review and expand the service if there is sufficient demand. The location will be trialed for a minimum of three months to assess the service’s uptake and determine its continuation.
“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 statement read.
“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.”
“TLS will trial this location for at least 3 months to assess uptake of the service and enable decisions on continuation,” the statement concluded.
