The Government of the United Kingdom has announced the temporary suspension of study, work and family visa applications.
The British High Commission in Nigeria stated on Tuesday that it is rather focusing on the “Ukraine Family Scheme” which allows for applications based on new study, work, and family.
“UK Visas and Immigration is currently prioritising applications made under the Ukraine Family Scheme, following its launch and in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from the invasion of Ukraine.
“As a result, UKVI have temporarily suspended priority and super priority services for new study, work, and family applications. Customers with standard applications in study, work, and family routes may experience some delays in the processing of their application.
“We are still currently unable to offer PV for visitor applications in Nigeria. Standard visitor visa applications are currently taking an average of six weeks to process,” it stated on Tuesday.
As elaborated on the UK government’s website, those eligible to apply under the Ukraine Family Scheme must:
“Be applying to join or accompany your UK-based family member; and
“Be Ukrainian or the immediate family member of a Ukrainian national who is applying to the scheme; and
“Have been residing in Ukraine on or immediately before 1 January 2022 (including those who have now left Ukraine)”
The UK however stated it may consider any application for visa that is due to medical challenges.