Everything Nigeria citizens need to know about applying for a United Kingdom visa. Updated April 2026.
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| Visa Type | Standard Visitor Visa |
| Application Fee | GBP 127 |
| Processing Time | 3 weeks (standard) |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per visit |
| Approx. Refusal Rate | 24% |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
TB test from a Home Office-approved clinic
Immigration Health Surcharge: GBP 1,035/year (paid upfront)
Biometrics at UKVI application centre
Priority service available: +GBP 500 (5 working days)
Super Priority service: +GBP 1,000 (next working day)
Nigerian applicants are frequently refused for insufficient financial evidence — show 6 months of consistent bank activity, not a last-minute lump sum deposit.
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Yes. Nigeria citizens need a Standard Visitor Visa to visit United Kingdom. The application fee is GBP 127 and standard processing takes 3 weeks (standard). The approximate refusal rate for this corridor is 24%.
The Standard Visitor Visa application fee is GBP 127. Immigration Health Surcharge: GBP 1,035/year (paid upfront) Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Standard processing for Nigeria citizens applying for a United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa takes 3 weeks (standard). Priority service available: +GBP 500 (5 working days)
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Nigeria citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: TB test from a Home Office-approved clinic. Immigration Health Surcharge: GBP 1,035/year (paid upfront). Biometrics at UKVI application centre. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Nigeria-United Kingdom corridor.
Nigerian applicants are frequently refused for insufficient financial evidence — show 6 months of consistent bank activity, not a last-minute lump sum deposit. The most common rejection causes for this corridor are incomplete documentation, insufficient financial evidence, and weak ties to Nigeria. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Nigeria-United Kingdom route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: April 2026
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