Tag: Visa Restrictions
-
Why we placed visa restrictions on foreign students from bringing family members to UK – Envoy
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery has said that the decision taken by the United Kingdom (UK) restricting foreign students from bringing family members with them to the country is not targeted at only Nigerians.
-
US announces “first-of-its-kind” visa restrictions
The United States Government has announced visa ban for specific targets. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, disclosed this on Tuesday. The ban was described as “first-of-its-kind”. A State Department’s statement said it would affect wildlife and timber traffickers. It noted that wildlife and timber trafficking are serious transnational organized crime activities that threaten national security,…
-
UAE reverses visa restriction on Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. UAE has written to state that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, consequently decision has been reached to allow Emirates to fly into Nigeria. Commencement of the…
-
China to impose visa restrictions on U.S. citizens
China on Monday said it would impose visa restrictions on U.S. citizens as tensions rise over Hong Kong’s autonomy. The state media reported that a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Beijing would impose visa restrictions against Americans with egregious conduct. This is in response to Washington’s earlier announcement on visa curbs on Chinese officials believed…
-
U.S. slams visa restrictions on Ghana
The United States said on Thursday it was imposing visa restrictions on Ghana, accusing the African country of not cooperating in accepting its citizens ordered removed from the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “has ordered consular officers in Ghana to implement visa restrictions on certain categories of visa applicants,” the Department of…