Portable, a Nigerian street-hop artist, has expressed his opinions about the visa application procedure, contending that proficiency in English is not a prerequisite for entry into other nations.

The controversial artist revealed that he does not worry about speaking flawless English during visa applications in a recent interview on the Echoo Room podcast.

Portable stated in his signature mix of Yoruba and Pidgin English.

He went on to explain that financial stability, travel history, and proper documentation play a bigger role in visa approvals than just language proficiency.

He thinks that having the proper paperwork and a good purpose to go are more crucial than being able to speak the language.

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“English is not used to collect visas, for real. When I do interviews for visas, I tell them my name and they I’m an artiste coming in for a show. I could say, ‘I have twenty shows in the country spread across a month, I’ve been to London and I’m going to Canada. I have been paid and I don’t want to refund them. I have paid a hotel.’”

“So what English do other people want to speak that I can’t? When we pick up the form of someone with better English, they may not get it.”

Online reactions to his statement were swift, with many Nigerians expressing agreement.

Several foreigners who do not speak English well travel and conduct business throughout the world despite not being fluent in the language, according to some.

“You don’t need English to collect visa”

– Portable 😂 pic.twitter.com/IP4dZMhKhQ

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 2, 2025

See reactions below:

@MrFEM0: “you need English but not grammar, ode portable.😂”

@lesh_szajna: “His English is better than asake fake accent”

@Itsmac_X: “Na your account balance go do the English for you. You no worry 😉”

@classic_blogerr: “This guy nah comedian he suppose be 😂”

@Paulo_United77: “That head con belike Avatar 😂”

@Iam_realGben: “This Werey again…. I noticed it has been a while since you posted barber chair. Where is that boy ?”

@Chilla55560270: “Wetin zlatan talk still dae this guy mind 🤣”

@Paulo_United77: “See gbotijaaaaa englishhhhh😂😂😂😂”

@alamzy_: “I too like this guy.😂😂😂 Mf 😂”

@Yemmie_: “Lmaooo who’s is this guy ???? Did is he lie”

@Rockor123: “Una want force person wey no fit communicate with English for English community”

Portable’s statement might have been humorous to some, but it carries a significant truth.

While speaking English is an advantage in many situations, it does not determine one’s eligibility for a visa.

His comment serves as a reminder that visa applications require much more than just language fluency—financial strength, travel history, and the right documentation remain key factors in securing approvals.