United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
Unsponsored post-study route for those who completed an eligible UK degree. No job offer or salary needed. Apply from inside the UK while holding a valid Student visa. Does not count toward settlement.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 8 weeks
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£2,042
≈ ₦3,734,818
Applied after Student visa expired
Must hold valid Student leave at the date of application.
Fix: Apply well before the Student visa expiry date.
Completion not yet reported
University has not confirmed successful completion.
Fix: Wait for the sponsor to report completion to the Home Office, then apply.
Required
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
BRP / eVisa details
When: "all"
You must hold valid Student visa permission on the date you apply for the Graduate visa.
Common mistake
Applying after your Student visa has expired makes you ineligible, so apply well before the expiry date.
CAS used for your Student visa
When: "all"
Common mistake
Applying before your university has reported course completion to the Home Office is a common timing error.
Depends on your situation
No new financial or English proof required
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 8 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
£1,035
₦1,893,015
Visa application fee
£937
₦1,713,773
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
~£2,042
≈ ₦3,734,818
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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