United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For people coming to the UK to get married or register a civil partnership, who then intend to leave. Not for those planning to stay (that is the Fiancé/Family route).
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
15–56 working days
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£205
≈ ₦374,945
Wrong route, intends to settle
Applicant plans to live in the UK after marrying, not leave.
Fix: Use the Fiancé(e) visa where the intention is to settle after the wedding.
No genuine marriage arrangements
No evidence of venue, notice or concrete plans.
Fix: Provide venue booking/notice of marriage and a clear timeline within 6 months.
Required
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
You must take your passport to your visa appointment so the caseworker can confirm your identity and collect it with your decision.
Evidence of sufficient funds
When: "all"
Details of where/when you will marry or give notice
When: "all"
Common mistake
Missing booking or notice-of-marriage evidence makes your intention to marry look weak to the officer.
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria, stays over 6 months"
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.
15–56 working days
Processing time verified: 1 June 2026. Timelines can change. Confirm on the official website before submitting.
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application fee
£135
₦246,915
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
~£205
≈ ₦374,945
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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