Planning a Trip to the UK? You Can Now Apply for Your Visa in Enugu or Port Harcourt

If you’re based in Enugu or Port Harcourt and making plans to visit the UK this summer, there’s good news: applying for your visa just got a whole lot easier.

VFS Global has officially opened new Premium Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, giving residents more convenient options for submitting their applications and enrolling biometrics—without the long trip to Abuja or Lagos.

You can now book an appointment online at visa.vfsglobal.com to visit:

• Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt

• Omedel Luxury Hotel, Enugu

These new locations are in addition to existing VFS Global centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, Lagos.

Why This Matters

The UK continues to be one of the most popular travel destinations for Nigerians, with over 230,000 visa applicationssubmitted from Nigeria in 2024 alone. In fact, Nigerians make up 6% of the global total for UK visit visas. The launch of these new centres reflects both the growing demand for UK travel and the importance of Nigeria–UK ties.

According to Rt. Sir Hon. Lord David Hanson, Minister of State at the UK Home Office, “These new centres in Port Harcourt and Enugu make it easier for applicants in these regions and show just how important Nigeria is to the UK.”

What You Can Expect

At the new Premium Centres, applicants will enjoy:

• Faster, more convenient service

• Help with uploading documents

• Application status updates

• Courier return of documents

• “Keep My Passport While Applying” service – so you don’t have to give up your passport while your visa is being processed.

Mr. Alok Singhal, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at VFS Global, added, “We’re excited to offer these new, more accessible locations to our Nigerian customers, without compromising on comfort, convenience, or service quality.”

Centre Details

Enugu
Ground Floor, Omedel Luxury Hotel, Link Road, Enugu

Port Harcourt
Hall 1, First Floor, Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt

⏰ Opening Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Website: visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/gbr/