United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For the partner and children of someone on certain work or (limited) study routes to join them. Most taught-Master's students can no longer bring dependants (Jan 2024 ban); dependants remain possible for PhD/research students and most work routes. Maintenance amounts apply per dependant.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks (work routes)
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,518,996
Route does not allow dependants
Main route (e.g. taught-Master's student) bars dependants.
Fix: Confirm the main route permits dependants before applying.
Extra maintenance not shown
Per-dependant funds not held for 28 days.
Fix: Add and hold the per-dependant amounts for the required period.
Required
Dependant's current passport
When: "all"
Your dependant needs to prove their identity, either through the UK Immigration: ID Check app or biometrics at a visa application centre, where they take their passport.
Marriage/CP certificate or proof of relationship
When: "partner"
You must prove a civil partnership or marriage recognised in the UK, or that you have lived together in a relationship for 2 years or more.
Common mistake
If you cannot live together, you still need to show you communicate regularly, support each other financially, and care for any children together.
Child's birth certificate
When: "child"
For a child born in the UK, you need a full birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
Proof of additional maintenance funds
When: "all"
You, your partner or your child need to have had the extra maintenance money available for at least 28 days in a row, with day 28 within 31 days of applying.
Common mistake
Not holding the per-dependant amounts, £285 for a partner, £315 for one child, £200 for each additional child, for the full 28 days is a common reason maintenance fails.
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria"
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 (work routes)
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
£1,035
₦1,893,015
Visa application fee
£819
₦1,497,951
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
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,518,996
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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