United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For recent graduates of a top global university (on the Home Office Global Universities List) to work or look for work in the UK without sponsorship. Eligibility depends on the university being listed for the year you graduated, most Nigerian universities are not listed, but a Nigerian who studied abroad at a qualifying institution can apply.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£1,985
≈ ₦3,630,565
University not on the list
Institution not on the Global Universities List for the graduation year.
Fix: Check the list for the exact award year before applying.
Ecctis verification missing
No Ecctis confirmation of the overseas qualification.
Fix: Obtain the Ecctis verification before applying.
Required
Current passport
When: "all"
As part of the application, you need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
Qualifying degree certificate
When: "all"
Your degree must be from a university on the Global Universities List for the specific period when it was awarded, and awarded within the last 5 years.
Common mistake
Assuming any top university counts is a common mistake: it must be on the list for your specific graduation year, and UK universities are not eligible for this route.
Ecctis verification of overseas qualification
When: "all"
Ecctis confirms your overseas qualification is valid and at the right level, but it does not check whether your university is on the eligible list, so you must verify that separately.
Proof of English (B1)
When: "unless exempt"
Proof of maintenance funds
When: "unless exempt"
You need at least £1,270 available for at least 28 days in a row, with day 28 within 31 days of applying, unless you've already held a valid UK visa for 12 months or more.
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
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
£880
₦1,609,520
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
~£1,985
≈ ₦3,630,565
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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