United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For those coming to the UK to marry/form a civil partnership with a British or settled partner, intending to settle afterwards. Valid 6 months, no work, then switch to spouse leave after marrying. Same £29,000 financial requirement as the spouse route.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 12 weeks
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£3,169
≈ ₦5,796,101
Path to settlement
5 years
Financial requirement not met
£29,000 not met or evidenced incorrectly.
Fix: Meet and document the income exactly as for the spouse route.
No genuine intention to marry
No real wedding arrangements within 6 months.
Fix: Provide venue/notice evidence and a clear timeline.
Required
Current passport
When: "all"
Evidence of wedding/CP arrangements
When: "all"
You must prove you plan to marry or form a civil partnership within 6 months of arriving in the UK, and that any previous marriage or civil partnership has ended.
Common mistake
No concrete wedding or civil-partnership arrangements is a common reason officers doubt a genuine intention to marry.
Sponsor's proof of British/settled status
When: "all"
Financial evidence (£29,000 or savings)
When: "all"
Common mistake
Not meeting the £29,000 income requirement, or evidencing it incorrectly, is a common reason for refusal; document it exactly as for the spouse route.
Proof of English (A1)
When: "unless exempt"
Evidence of genuine relationship
When: "all"
Officers look for evidence of a real, ongoing relationship, not just an intention to marry.
Common mistake
Thin relationship evidence, such as only a few photos with no joint commitments, raises doubt about whether the relationship is genuine.
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 12 weeks
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application fee
£2,064
₦3,775,056
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), per year
£1,035
₦1,893,015
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
~£3,169
≈ ₦5,796,101
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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