ABUJA, NIGERIA — The era of the “visa vignette” is officially ending. Starting February 25, 2026, the United Kingdom will stop issuing physical visa stickers to Nigerian travelers, replacing them with a fully digital eVisa system. In a landmark move toward a “paperless” border, the British High Commission in Abuja confirmed that successful applicants will now manage their immigration status entirely online. While the “look” of your visa is changing, the application hustle remains largely the same. Here is the breakdown: FeatureStatusDetailsApplication ProcessNO CHANGEYou still apply online and meet all existing eligibility criteria.BiometricsSTAYS SAMEYou must still visit a Visa Application Centre (VAC) for fingerprints.Visa FormatDIGITALNo more stickers. Your status is linked to your passport electronically.Passport ReturnFASTERPassports will be returned quicker since there is no physical printing needed. British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever emphasized that this transition is about simplifying the journey for the thousands of Nigerians who head to the UK for work, study, and tourism every year. “This move to digital visas will streamline a key part of the visa process, making it more secure while reducing dependence on paper documents,” Lever stated. Post navigation Gov AbdulRazaq Under Fire as FCT Ambition Clashes with Kwara Bloodshed “India is Building the Future While We Plot Election Fraud,” Peter Obi Blasts Nigerian Leadership
