Any new information on the ban that was imposed on nigerians aged 18-30 years? Can this age group now apply for the British visa?

Lioness

I think it will be lifted in April or May. I think that is when the Year is over.

U think??

Menn! That aint good news at all. I had a rumour it was going to be somtime in january 2006.
Its so sad.

Lioness

I think the said a year, and if memory serves me right, i think the policy was passed in April. But i maybe wrong.

Anyone out there know for sure?
Lioness u are already in the UK Abi?
Do u need to renew a Visa?

No kokscity, it's not for me. It's my kid brother. He's just got out of school, and I need to get him out of Nigeria for a little while. And maybe your right. It could be a year from when the decision was taken.

just left nija.its not been lifted.

thanks dear

Menh! Thats so sick, they should come out in the open and say they are sidelining them!

Its totally not fair. And the Nigerian Government aint say nadah abt it

The ban will be lifted in March. www.nigeriaworld.com

Thanks alot Kokscity. Your da bomb!

Lioness

U got Kokscity Blushing!

I just heard that the ban has been lifted! Hurray!!!!

Re-Uk visa for 18-30, lifted by march 2006.
The ban will be lifted by march this year , you can read more of it on this uk visa official site:http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/

Lifting of visa restrictions on 18-30 year old Nigerian first time travellers (15/02/06)

On 14th February 2006, the Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, was pleased to announce that the temporary suspension imposed in April 2005 on 18-30 year old Nigerian first time travellers will be lifted in March 2006.

The Foreign Secretary said, “We mean what we say about welcoming managed, legal, migration. I can announce today two measures to make it easier for legitimate Nigerian travellers to come to Britain. First, we will next month lift our temporary suspension of visa applications by first time young visitors (18-30). And second, we will provide a better quality and faster visa process, by using commercial partners to take applications, fees and data, also from next month.”

New visa application centres will open next month and the suspension will be lifted as each centre opens. Further information will be available shortly.

Read the full speech made by Jack Straw on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.   'Africa: A new agenda' speech  
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029391629&a=KArticle&aid=1138872197692

kool

the ban has been lifted and with improvements too. http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=43201

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