August 15, 2024 - JapaConnect

No More Paper Document: UK Gives New Requirement for Nigerians to Stay More Than 6 Months

No More Paper Document: UK Gives New Requirement for Nigerians to Stay More Than 6 Months

A significant overhaul of the UK immigration system is set to impact Nigerians planning to stay in the country for more than six months. The government is phasing out physical documents like the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) in favour of a digital immigration system.

New Zealand Increases Student Visa Fees By 90% For Nigerians, and Others

New Zealand Increases Student Visa Fees By 90% For Nigerians, and Others

The New Zealand Government has announced a 90 percent increase in student visa fees for Nigerians and citizens from other non-Pacific nations.

The new visa fee will take effect from October 1, 2024, as detailed on the New Zealand immigration website.

Currently, the student visa fee stands at NZD395 (approximately $238).

However, from October, this will rise to NZD750 (about $452) for applicants from countries like Nigeria.