Nigeria and UK Sign MoU to Expedite Deportation of Visa Overstayers

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•The MoU was signed by the Nigerian Federal Government and the United Kingdom on or before March 20, 2026.
•The agreement targets Nigerians who have overstayed their visas or lack proper documentation in the UK.
•The Nigerian presidency issued clarifications on March 21, 2026, stating that only undocumented Nigerians will be subject to deportation under this deal.
•The MoU aims to speed up the deportation process for eligible Nigerian nationals residing illegally in the UK.
•The agreement does not affect Nigerians with valid visas or those seeking asylum in the UK.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Nigerian government enhances cooperation with UK immigration authorities the deportation process for undocumented Nigerians in the UK will become faster, affecting migrants who have overstayed their visas.

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🌍Nigeria 🌍Northern Ireland

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🏛Nigerian Federal Government 🏛United Kingdom Government

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Presidency clarifies Nigeria’s new migration deal with UK AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Asylum Agreement: UK Deportees Will Only Be Nigerians, FG Clarifies AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Only undocumented Nigerians affected, presidency clarifies UK deportation deal AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)

The Nigerian government and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to expedite the deportation of Nigerians who have overstayed their visas or are undocumented in the UK. The Nigerian presidency clarified that the agreement applies exclusively to undocumented Nigerians, excluding those with valid visas or asylum claims. This deal affects Nigerian migrants in the UK and aims to strengthen immigration enforcement cooperation between the two countries.