Global Talent visa

United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

For leaders or potential leaders in academia/research, arts & culture, or digital technology. Usually requires endorsement from an approved body (some prestigious-prize winners are exempt). No job offer or salary threshold.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B

At a glance

Embassy processing

Endorsement ~8 weeks, then visa ~3 weeks

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£1,871

≈ ₦3,422,059

Path to settlement

3 years

Why applications get refused

Endorsement refused, weak evidence

Portfolio does not show leadership/promise to the body's standard.

Fix: Build measurable evidence: awards, media, peer recognition, sustained impact.

Wrong field / criteria mismatch

Achievements do not fit the chosen endorsing body's remit.

Fix: Pick the body whose criteria match your field and tailor the evidence.

Document checklist

Required

Current passport / valid travel document

When: "all"

Endorsement letter from approved body

When: "unless applying via eligible prize"

Unless you have an eligible prestigious prize, you need an endorsement first to prove you are a leader or potential leader in your field.

Common mistake

A thin evidence portfolio is the main reason endorsement applications fail.

Evidence portfolio for endorsement (awards, publications, etc.)

When: "endorsement route"

Endorsement is the gateway to this route unless you win an eligible prestigious prize instead.

Common mistake

A thin evidence portfolio, covering awards, publications and recognition, is the main reason endorsement 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.

Application timeline

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.

Endorsement ~8 weeks, then visa ~3 weeks

All-in government fees

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

£766

1,401,014

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

1,871

≈ ₦3,422,059

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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Real outcomes

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