Nigerians Can Now Travel To The UK Visa Free For 6 Months

Do you desire to get a visa to the UK? Well, Teresa May provided you the opportunity to visit the United Kingdom without a visa. All commonwealth citizens can enjoy staying in the UK visa-free. It seems that Nigerian citizens can benefit from the Brexit. Theresa May, as a new Prime Minister of United Kingdom, announced a visa-free entry for Commonwealth citizens. According to new regulations, the citizens of the commonwealth have a six-months visa-free corridor. Nigeria is a participant of Commonwealth countries. It means that the United Kingdom provides visa-free travel for Nigerians to the lands of her Majesty for six months. Theresa May provides a new foreign policy towards Commonwealth countries. The Crown desires to unite post-colonial citizens under its protection, but in this term, the Prime Minister desires do to that nicely. The Commonwealth unity is consisted of 56 members, where eighteen members are from Africa: Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Rwanda, Nigeria, Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malawi, Lesotho, Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon, Botswana. UK free-visa endorsement can be understood as a real present from Theresa May. Nevertheless, if one of the citizens of commonwealth desires to stay in the UK for more than six months, it`s still needed a visa. According to the Immigration Act 1971, all people of Commonwealth have rights of abode in the UK. The ones who can abode in the UK have a particular privilege, like rights to live, work and study in the UK, apply for social security benefits, etc. The UK becomes one of the countries with a visa-free entry for Nigerians. Nevertheless, what does it mean for the Citizens of the UK? People who voted for Brexit justified their choice by two parameters: no desire for foreign immigration and no wish to pay taxes to EU. Teresa May by announcing a visa-free entry for Commonwealth Citizens showed the Brexit voters that it was not a reason for saying No to Europe. The new visa endorsement provides new possibilities for Africa countries and especially Nigeria.

TURKISH WORKER VISA

The Turkish Worker Visa allows Turkish nationals who have legally worked in the UK, the option of applying to extend their stay in the UK to live and work. Applicants can apply for a Turkish Worker visa if they have legally worked in the UK for at least 1 year as either the spouse of a British or settled person without any restrictions on working in the UK; a holder of a work permit allowing work in the UK; or a student allowed to work 20 hours a week during term time and full time during vacation periods.

UK TIER 4 - STUDENT (ADULT) VISA

The Tier 4 - Student (Adult) visa is for students who intend to undertake any post-16 education at a United Kingdom institution in a full time course. The Tier 4 - Student (Adult) visa is flexible and allows students to participate in both short and long term courses of at least 6 months in duration. To qualify, students must have a confirmed offer of enrolment from a licensed education provider (sponsor), be able to maintain and accommodate themselves (or be maintained and accommodated by a host) while they are studying and show that they are able to pay their course fees. Assessment Tier 4 - Student (Adult) Visa Basic Requirements The UK Home Office has set specific requirements that all applicants must meet in order to apply for a Student visa under the Tier 4 (Adult) category. Applicants will be required to show that they have been accepted into a recognised course of study at an approved UK institution, licensed by the UK Home Office. Applicants will also be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient funds (maintenance) available to support themselves whilst in the UK without undertaking employment, other than part time and vacation work permitted for adult students. Assessment Tier 4 - Student (Adult) Visa Entitlements Successful applicants will be granted a visa in line with the length of their initial course of study. The Tier 4 - Student (Adult) visa offers the student the benefit of developing an educational base in the UK while being permitted to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during term periods, depending on the course of study. Tier 4 - Student (Adult) visa holders are permitted to work full time during vacation periods without seeking further permission from the UK Home Office. In some instances, graduate level students may be able to switch into a working visa category that could lead to settlement in the UK. Assessment

UK VISITOR VISA ASSESSMENT

This UK Visitor Visa Assessment is suitable for people who want to travel around the UK for up to six months to experience British culture, traditions, heritage, and of course the weather! More information Our Free Online Assessment will help you find out if you are eligible to apply for a Visitor Visa. Register below to take the Assessment and view your results instantly.

Visa-free travel to Russia

Below you will find a list of the countries the citizens of which enjoy visa-free travel to Russia. If you are not a national of one of these countries (and do not have diplomatic status) you will need to obtain a Russian visa in your country of residence before you depart for Russia. There is, however, one small exception. If you are traveling to St. Petersburg for up to 72 hours on a cruise ship (on the condition that you are sleeping on the ship and are accompanied by an authorized tour guide) or on ferries from Helsinki and Tallinn with St. Peter Line, you do not need a visa. There has been talk of extending this privilege to passengers on the Allegro train from Helsinki, but to date train passengers still need to get a visa. To find out more about visa-free travel for up to 72 hours, see our Visas for cruise ship passengers and ferry passengers pages. Countries the citizens of which can travel to Russia without visas are divided into four groups with different requirements and different limitations on length of stay. Even if you do not need a visa to enter Russia, you will certainly need a passport valid for at least six months after the date of your proposed exit from Russia, and you may require other official documents. Also bear in mind that, even if you don't require a visa to enter Russia, you will still need to register with the Federal Migration Service upon arrival. Group 1 Countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine. Citizens of the countries of the CIS (the Commonwealth of Independent States) are permitted to stay in the Russian Federation for up to 90 days without a visa. Group 2 Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Israel, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela. Citizens of these countries are allowed to stay in the Russian Federation without a visa for up to 90 days in each 180-day period, provided they will not be involved in any commercial or work-related activities during their stay. Group 3 Countries: Cuba, Montenegro, Serbia (with biometric passport), Thailand, Hong Kong SAR (up to 14 days), Macao SAR. Please note that citizens of Turkey no longer qualify for visa-free travel to Russia (starting January 1 2016). Citizens of the countries in this group can stay in the Russian Federation for up to 30 days without a visa. They are not entitled to work while in Russia. Group 4 Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia. Citizens of these Balkan countries can also stay in Russia without a visa for up to 30 days, but must also show tourist documents (tourist confirmation and tourist voucher) or an official invitation to immigration officials.

Germany Visa Information

When you apply for a Germany VISA (Schengen visa for Germany), there are certain documents you have to complete before making an appointment. If you are travelling to more than one Schengen country, you will apply in the German Embassy/Consulate in your country if Germany is the country you will stay the longest. If there is no significant difference in days in-between the Schengen countries you will be visiting, you will apply for a Schengen visa in the Germany Embassy/Consulate if Germany is the first port of entry in the Schengen Area. The list of documents required in order for applying for a Schengen visa in a German Embassy/Consulate depends on the type of visa you are applying for. Application form Generally, you start with filling the application form which you can download here in our website. Detailed and accurate information about yourself and the purpose of your travel are required in the application form so make sure you are honest. Capital letters are recommendable so handwriting doesn’t become an issue. If the applicant has never had a Schengen visa before, he/she must hand the application form and other required documents in person, after making an appointment in the Embassy. In other cases, the applicant can hand the documentation scanned via mail. Passport Your passport has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months before the due date in order to be eligible to apply for a Schengen Visa for Germany. Photo Requirement Two photos are required per application form.

General Information About Visas to Visit Schengen Countries

A Schengen visa is required for persons of certain nationalities who wish to visit the Schengen countries. A complete application must be submitted to the Embassy at least 15 days before the intended visit and can not be lodged earlier than three months before the start of the intended visit. List of foreign citizens who require a visa for Sweden From April 18, 2016 the Embassy in Washington outsource a part of the Schengen visa process through a partnership with VFS Global. Visa applications for travel to Sweden, shall be submitted to the VFS Office in Washington, DC: 4301 Connecticut Ave, Suite 260, Washington, DC 20008. The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC will continue to represent Iceland and Finland in the greater Washington D.C. area in regards to visa applications. Applicants for visas to these countries should also apply through VFS Global in Washington D.C. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of USD 33 per application (This is in addition to the normal application fee). All appointments shall be scheduled through: www.vfsglobal.se/USA Contact information to VFS Global in Washington, DC: Email: info.swdc@vfshelpline.com Address: 4301 Connecticut Ave, Suite 260, Washington, DC 20008. Phone: +1 (202) 618-9200 Residents of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, and WY can choose to apply through Norway and its partner Travisa/VFS Global office in San Francisco. Residents in Texas can do the same through their Houston office as of October 13, 2015. http://www.vfsglobal.com/norway/USA/index.html The biometric data is stored in the Visa Information System (VIS), an IT-system that allows Schengen States to exchange data. For more information visit: ec.europa.eu Appointments should be scheduled through: www.vfsglobal.se/USA When you arrive for your appointment, the application including all forms and supporting documents must be complete. If you arrive with an incomplete application the visa officer will reschedule your appointment. Visa applications may no longer be submitted at the Swedish consulates in the U.S. Please choose from these categories of visa: Tourist Visa Visa for Business or Conference Transit Visa (airport only) Student Visa Visa for Visiting Family and Friends Please note that the new application form (119031) must be signed in two places, the first refers to the application (No. 37) and the second is the Schengen consent that follows. > Application form 119031 The Embassy of Sweden in Washington represents Iceland in the greater Washington, DC area with respect to Schengen visas. Applicants for visas to these countries should apply at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC. As of November 9, 2015 the Embassy of Sweden does not represent Norway regarding applications for visas or for residence and work permits. Please contact the Embassy of Norway for more information. The Embassy of Sweden in Washington represents Finland in regards to visa applications from residents in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Applicants in these areas should apply for visas to Finland at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC. Finnish visa applicants residing in all other states are advised to contact the Finnish Consulates General in Los Angeles or New York depending on the jurisdiction.