United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For an existing employee of a multinational being transferred to a UK branch on a temporary assignment, at senior or specialist level. Requires a sponsoring UK entity linked to the overseas employer and meeting the salary threshold. Does not lead directly to settlement.
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
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,518,996
Insufficient time with the business
Less than 12 months and not a high earner.
Fix: Meet the 12-month qualifying period or the high-earner exemption.
Salary below threshold
Pay below the GBM threshold or going rate.
Fix: Confirm the offer clears the higher of threshold and going rate.
Required
Certificate of Sponsorship
When: "all"
Your Certificate of Sponsorship confirms your employer's details and the work you will do in the UK.
Current passport
When: "all"
As part of the application, you need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
Proof of employment with linked overseas business
When: "all"
You must show you have worked for your employer outside the UK; if you earn under £73,900 a year, that must be for at least 12 months, though high earners have no minimum time requirement.
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
£819
₦1,497,951
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
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,518,996
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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