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The United Kingdom has increased visa fees for students, tourists, and other travelers, a move that will affect Nigerians and other international applicants seeking entry into the country.

According to the UK Home Office, the fee for a student visa has been raised from £363 to £490, a 35% increase.

Other visa categories, including work and family visas, have also been adjusted.


In a statement, the UK government said the increase was necessary to sustain its immigration system and fund public sector wages.

“It is right and fair to increase visa application fees to ensure that the costs of running the immigration system are met by those who benefit from it,” the Home Office stated.

The increase has sparked concerns among students and travel consultants.

Adeola Ogunsanya, a Nigerian travel consultant, described the hike as a major challenge for many aspiring students.

“Many Nigerian students already struggle with tuition and living expenses in the UK. Adding an extra financial burden through higher visa fees will make it even harder for them,” she said.

Tunde Ajayi, a prospective UK student, also expressed concerns about the new rates.

“I have been saving up for my master’s degree, but with this extra cost, I might have to reconsider my plans,” he said.

The UK remains a popular destination for Nigerian students and tourists, with thousands applying for visas annually.

However, analysts suggest that the new rates could lead to a decline in applications, especially from students facing financial difficulties.

Despite concerns from affected applicants, the UK government insists that the adjustments are necessary.

“The changes will help maintain a sustainable and efficient immigration system,” the Home Office reiterated.

https://dailytrust.com/visa-uk-increases-cost-for-study-travel-applications/

, it will favour me.

Hustle for dollar paying job and enjoy in Nigeria.

Make I rephrase: get a high income skill and earn in dollars.

1000USD monthly is more than 1.6m Naira.

Even if it will take you 3 years to get that skill, start today.

Wetin I dey go find for Yankee or UK if no be holiday.

Lol make dem keep cashing out....

Wow! This is a real cash cow for the UK government.

£490 is almost 1 million naira.

These imperialists are just becoming increasing frustrating. This Japa thing is becoming an economic albatross for reaping off the poor citizens of many developing country.

This one hit me small

Hehw

The modern day slave masters increasing the amount that you have to pay him before he will allow you to come over and provide him with cheap labour.

All the subsidised education you got from your home country will be used to sustained the slave masters wheel of civilisation. While the slave masters are busy ripping you off, your own government is busy degrading your quality of life making it easier for the modern day slave masters to exploit you.

This one concern those japa people.
I dey here , I no dey go any where.
No matter what , I can't be a second class citizen to another country.
Hold your opinion, I said me not you!

Indirectly saying you're not wanted there!
If you don't get it, you're on your own.

Wow!

Japa japa, japa lo London...🎶

The increment is on the high side

Unfortunately, this will keep going on. May hay now while the "sun" is still shining.... Check my signature if interested ....

Those wey go love are not deterred.

£1000..... People go still love.

Eyaah

Before before you can just vex carry your bag and just travel to London with Nigeria airways, no need for any nonsense visa. But now, you have to pay through your nose to secure visa that can even be denied and your money don enter voicemail.

Let Nigerian government reciprocate the gesture

Good one.....we keep running from the manance @ home...if we don't demand good governance from our leaders how can Nigeria become like other countries we run to? EUROPE,USA etc were developed by men who stood their ground to see positive change in their country..

Everyone should stay and study in their country. Is it by force to go to UK to study?

Apart from taxation where else does U.K make her money?

Let the poor breathe





Poor dey go through hell on earth

As at when? So why did I pay 510 pounds and 1200 pounds for health insurance?

Daddyk87:
This one concern those japa people.
I dey here , I no dey go any where.
No matter what , I can't be a second class citizen to another country.
Hold your opinion, I said me not you!

I u on this one....

Tinubu u do this one ooo.... Na ur people destination be this

Amala ati ewedu

Sophisticated ediots

Kan mura sii....🤔

Nigerians will still sell all their properties and inheritance to Japa.
Anyway, when you see what Tinubu and Buhari turned Nigeria into, you will have no choice.
EMILOKAN has become Ebilokan

Still affordable

Tinubu destruction continues

lets all enjoy it together

Why pay such to study in Lekki phase 3

UK that has casted! Second Lagos!

In a statement, the UK government said the increase was necessary to sustain its immigration system and fund public sector wages.


WTF man, what did I just read , economic albatross for reaping off poor developing country citizens to fund their system.