United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
Allows one parent to come to the UK to care for their child (aged 4-11) studying here on a Child Student visa. The parent cannot work and must have adequate funds and accommodation separate from the child's school.
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
~£796
≈ ₦1,455,884
Child outside 4-11 age band
Child too old for the route.
Fix: Check the child's age fits 4-11 for the whole period applied for.
Funds/accommodation not shown
Cannot evidence support without public funds or work.
Fix: Evidence savings and separate UK accommodation.
Required
Current passport
When: "all"
Your passport or travel document proves your identity for the application.
Child's birth certificate / proof of parentage
When: "all"
Child's CAS / Child Student visa details
When: "all"
You can only apply on this route if your child already has, or is applying for, a Child Student visa.
Proof of funds and UK accommodation
When: "all"
You need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and your child, and evidence of a permanent home outside the UK.
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
Visa application fee
£726
₦1,327,854
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
~£796
≈ ₦1,455,884
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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