Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - Nigerians and citizens of 32 other African countries must obtain entry clearance before travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom under updated immigration guidance issued by the UK Home Office.
The revised guidance requires travellers to confirm they
meet the UK's visa requirements before booking flights, as those without the
appropriate documentation could face delays, travel disruption or be refused
boarding by airlines.
Under the updated rules, nationals of more than 100
countries and territories are still required to obtain a visa before entering
the UK for visits of up to six months, unless they qualify for a specific
exemption. The requirement also applies to some passengers transiting through
British airports.
The Home Office also stated that stateless individuals and
travellers using documents other than officially recognised national passports
or identity cards must obtain entry clearance before travelling.
The UK remains a popular destination for African travellers
visiting for education, business, tourism and family-related purposes.
Officials said the updated guidance is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen
border management and ensure compliance with immigration laws.
The African countries whose citizens remain subject to the
UK's visa requirement are Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon,
Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea,
Eswatini, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire,
Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal,
Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and
Zimbabwe.
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