United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For experienced entrepreneurs setting up an innovative, viable and scalable UK business. Requires endorsement from an approved endorsing body. No fixed minimum investment (the old £50,000 rule was removed in 2023). Route to settlement after 3 years.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks after endorsement
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£2,462
≈ ₦4,502,998
Path to settlement
3 years
Endorsement refused
Idea not innovative/viable/scalable, or founder not actively running it.
Fix: Show a genuinely novel, scalable plan and your active leadership role.
Maintenance funds not shown
£1,270 not held for 28 days.
Fix: Hold maintenance funds for the required period.
Required
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
Endorsement letter from approved body
When: "all"
An approved endorsing body must endorse your business or business idea, and you'll meet them at least twice during your stay to check progress.
Common mistake
Endorsement is refused when the idea is not genuinely innovative, viable and scalable, or when the founder is not actively running the business.
Business plan
When: "all (for endorsement)"
Your business plan must show the business is innovative, viable and scalable, with a genuine route to growth.
Common mistake
Copying an existing business model instead of showing genuine innovation fails the test.
Proof of English (B2)
When: "unless exempt"
You must prove your knowledge of English unless you qualify for an exemption.
Proof of maintenance funds (£1,270)
When: "unless exempt"
You need at least £1,270 in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before you apply, and this money cannot come from your investment funds or from illegal UK employment.
Common mistake
Not holding the £1,270 for the full 28 consecutive days is a common reason maintenance funds fail.
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 after endorsement
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application fee
£1,357
₦2,481,953
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
~£2,462
≈ ₦4,502,998
Optional
Priority / super-priority service (optional)
£500
₦914,500
Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)
Investment funds for the business
£0
₦0
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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