UK Mandates Transit Visas for Nine West African Nations
The United Kingdom has officially announced that citizens from nine West African countries must obtain an airport transit visa before passing through any British airport. This requirement is detailed in a document released as guidance for international carriers, specifying which nationalities need a visa to enter or transit the UK.
The affected countries include Nigeria, which has a population exceeding 200 million, along with Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, which are also among the most populous and frequently traveled nations in the region. Citizens from these countries are required to hold a valid UK visa even if they are merely transiting through a British airport without entering the country.
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