Graduate visa

United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

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

At a glance

Embassy processing

About 8 weeks

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£2,042

≈ ₦3,734,818

Why applications get refused

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.

Document checklist

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

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.

About 8 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

£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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