UK explains steps Nigerians must take to access eVisas

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) shared the guidelines in a post on its X account on Monday, advising applicants to create a UKVI account, verify their identity and link the account to their eVisa.

An eVisa is a digital record containing a person’s identity and immigration status in the UK. It shows the type of visa held, whether the person has indefinite permission to stay in the country and the conditions attached to their immigration status.

Once the visa application is approved, applicants should create a UK Visas and Immigration account through the official eVisa portal at gov.uk/evisa.

They must follow the instructions on the website until their account is successfully created.

1. Apply for a UK visa

Applicants must first apply for a UK visa online through the official government website, GOV.UK.

Depending on the type of application, they may also need to provide their biometric information and verify their identity at a Visa Application Centre

2. Wait for a decision

After submitting the application, applicants will receive an email informing them when a decision has been made.

UKVI advised applicants to check their spam or junk folders to ensure they do not miss the notification.

3. Create a UKVI account

Once the visa application is approved, applicants should create a UK Visas and Immigration account through the official eVisa portal at gov.uk/evisa.

4. Verify identity and link the account

Applicants should sign in to their UKVI accounts and verify their identity using the UK Immigration: ID Check app.

They must also link their accounts to their eVisas to access their digital immigration records.

5. View the eVisa

Once the eVisa is ready, applicants will receive an email notification.