United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For children aged 4-17 studying at an independent (fee-paying) school. Children aged 4-15 must attend an independent school.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£1,404
≈ ₦2,567,916
Care arrangements not evidenced
Unclear who cares for the child or where they live in the UK.
Fix: Document the school boarding/guardianship and accommodation clearly.
Financial evidence insufficient
Fees + care costs not shown in accepted form / for the required period.
Fix: Use accepted evidence held for the required period; include both fees and care costs.
Required
Child's current passport
When: "all"
Your child's current passport or travel document proves their identity for the application.
CAS from the independent school
When: "all"
The CAS is the independent school's confirmation of your child's place at a licensed sponsor.
Written parental/guardian consent
When: "all"
The Home Office needs written consent from a parent or legal guardian confirming they agree to your child's study and living arrangements in the UK.
Common mistake
Consent or care arrangements that are not properly documented is a common cause of refusal.
Proof of funds for fees and care
When: "all"
You or your parent must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days, with the same style of evidence rules as the Student visa.
Common mistake
Evidence that covers only fees but not care costs, or funds not held for the full period, is a common reason for refusal.
Proof of care/accommodation arrangements in UK
When: "all"
The officer needs to see who cares for your child and where they live in the UK, whether that is a foster carer, relative, or nominated guardian.
Common mistake
Unclear evidence of who cares for the child or where they live in the UK is a common reason for refusal.
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria (stays over 6 months)"
The Home Office needs proof you do not have infectious tuberculosis before granting entry for a stay of 6 months or more from a listed country.
Common mistake
Leaving the chest x-ray too late is a common error, since the certificate is only valid for 6 months from the date of the x-ray and must come from an approved clinic.
1. Prepare your application
Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms
1–3 weeks
2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)
Specialist checks your file before you submit
5–7 working days
3. Submit online or at visa centre
Biometrics appointment may be required
1 day
4. Embassy decision
Standard processing. Priority options may be available.
About 3 weeks
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), per year
£776
₦1,419,304
Visa application fee
£558
₦1,020,582
Tuberculosis (TB) test at an approved clinic (IOM Nigeria charges about $94; the price is set by the clinic, not the Home Office)
£70
₦128,030
Biometric enrolment
£0
₦0
Total government fees
~£1,404
≈ ₦2,567,916
Optional
Priority / super-priority service (optional)
£500
₦914,500
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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