UK Ends Nigerian Visa Stickers, Switches to Digital eVisas from Feb 25
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) confirms Nigeria will transition to digital eVisas for all new UK Visit visas starting February 25, 2026. Physical visa stickers will be discontinued, with immigration status stored online via secure UKVI accounts. Existing visa holders remain unaffected until expiry. Core application process unchanged: online submission, biometrics at Visa Application Centres required. Digital system enhances security, reduces paper dependency, and enables real-time verification by airlines/border officials. Processing timelines expected to shorten as passports no longer held for visa endorsement.