United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For tourism, visiting family/friends, business activities, short courses (up to 6 months) or private medical treatment. Nigerian nationals are visa nationals and must obtain this before travel. No work, no public funds, no settlement route.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks from outside the UK
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£135
≈ ₦246,915
Not a genuine visitor / intends to stay
Weak evidence that the applicant will leave; ties to Nigeria not shown.
Fix: Show strong ties: employer letter with return date, property, dependants, upcoming commitments in Nigeria.
Source of funds not established
A large or sudden deposit that the officer cannot trace (e.g. balance tripling on the last statement day).
Fix: Keep a stable balance over several months; document and explain any large deposit with its source.
Inconsistency / deception
A mismatch between forms, bank statements and letters read as misrepresentation.
Fix: Cross-check every date, name and figure across all documents before submitting.
Insufficient funds for the trip
Balance too low to cover travel, stay and activities without working.
Fix: Show a balance comfortably above the full trip cost, held over time.
Income inconsistent with documents
Self-employed or stated income not backed by the bank statements / business records.
Fix: Match declared income to revenue evidence; provide tax records where possible.
Required
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
Your passport confirms your identity and nationality, and the officer checks it stays valid for the whole of your stay.
Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips)
When: "all"
Officers check that this money is genuinely available and credibly yours, not just a headline balance on the day you apply.
Common mistake
A large or sudden deposit that appears just before you apply looks unexplained and can trigger a source-of-funds refusal.
Details of accommodation & travel plans / itinerary
When: "all"
Officers use your itinerary and accommodation details to judge whether you are a genuine visitor with a real, plannable trip, the most-refused requirement under Appendix V 4.2.
Common mistake
A vague purpose or itinerary reads as weak evidence that you will return home as planned.
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria is on the TB-test list for 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.
Depends on your situation
Invitation letter from UK sponsor
Sponsor's evidence of status, income & accommodation
Letter from UK doctor/consultant (condition, cost, duration)
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 from outside the UK
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
Biometric enrolment
£0
₦0
Total government fees
~£135
≈ ₦246,915
Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)
Funds to show for the visit
£0
₦0
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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