Are you planning to travel to the United Kingdom and want to find out how much the UK visa fee in Nigeria?
If so, the cost of a UK visa in Nigeria ranges from about ₦67,204 ($87) to around ₦828,100 ($1,072). The UK student visa costs ₦366,923 ($475), while the Short-term study visa costs ₦202,387 ($262). A UK work visa costs at least ₦632,652 ($819), and a UK Visit visa for up to 6 months costs ₦101,194 ($131).
This fee depends on the type of visa you apply for. Below, I will break down all the prices of the different types of UK visas available and show you how to make payments for these fees.
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How much is the UK visa fee for Nigeria?
If you wish to visit or travel to the UK from Nigeria, you may need to apply for a visa. You can enter the country with a visa for a specified purpose or objective, such as business, tourism, study, work, or whichever purpose.
You will, however, have to pay a fee to cover the cost of processing your application for a UK visa. Here are five (5) categories of UK visa fees according to categories in Nigerian Naira;
- UK Visit Visa Fees
- UK Study Visa Fees
- UK Join Family Visa Fees
- UK Work Visa Fees
- UK Settlement Visa Fees
#1. UK Visit Visa Fees
In this section, I will go through the UK visa fees for several categories of visitor visas, such as visit, family, tourist, marriage, and others.
UK Standard Visitor Visa Fees
The standard visitor visa is a popular choice for Nigerians visiting the UK for various purposes, such as tourism, family visits, medical treatment, academic visits, or permitted paid engagements. The standard visitor’s visa is divided into several types, each with its own price.
The following is an overview of the Standard UK visa categories and fees:
- Short-term UK visa with 6-month validity can be obtained for ₦101,328 ($131)
- Long-term UK visa, which is valid for up to 2 years. These types of visas are obtained at around ₦380,562 ($492)
- A longer-term UK visa which is valid for 5 years, is obtained at about ₦679,133 ($878)
- Longer-term UK visa, which is valid for up to 10 years and can be obtained at a fee of ₦847,756 ($1096 )
- Private medical treatment, which is valid for more than six months up to 11 months, is obtained for ₦202,657 ($262)
UK Short-term study visa
- Short-term student studying the English language in the UK for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months is obtained for ₦202,657 ($262).
UK Transit visa
- For Direct Airside Transit (DATV) can be obtained for ₦35,581 ($46)
- For a Visitor in Transit visa, it can be obtained for ₦64,974 ($84)
- For Visit purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of crew of that ship or aircraft, it costs ₦64,974 ($84)
Parents of children at school
- Visas for accompanying your child to the UK, also known as Parent of a Student child visa for up to 12 months, cost ₦537,582 ($695).
UK Child visitors
For Nigerian nationals under the age of 18 who wish to visit the UK for up to 6 months or more can be obtained at different prices.
- Short-term visa (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) can be obtained for ₦101,328 ($131)
- A longer-term visa (valid for up to 2 years) can be obtained for ₦380,562 ($492)
- Longer-term visa (valid for up to 5 years) can be obtained for ₦679,133 ($878)
- A longer-term visa (valid for up to 10 years) can be obtained for ₦847,756 ($1096)
| Visa Types | Visa Application Fee (USD & Naira) |
|---|---|
| Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) | $131 (₦101,328) |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | $492 (₦380,562) |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | $878 (₦679,133) |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | $1096 (₦847,756) |
| Visiting academic – more than 6 months up to 12 months | $262 (₦202,657) |
| Marriage visitor visa | $131 (₦101,328) |
| Permitted paid engagement visa | $131 (₦101,328) |
| Private medical treatment – more than six months up to 11 months | $262 (₦202,657) |
| Visit the UK in a Chinese tour group (UK only) | $131 (₦101,328) |
| Electronic Visa Waiver | $30 (₦23,205) |
| Short-term Study Visa | |
| Short-term student studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months | $262 (₦202,657) |
| Transit | |
| Direct Airside Transit (DATV) | $46 (₦35,581) |
| Visitor in Transit visa | $84 (₦64,974) |
| Visit purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of crew of that ship or aircraft (fee also applicable to the Isle of Man) | $84 (₦64,974) |
| Parents of Children at School | |
| Parent of a Student child visa (up to 12 months) (Tier 4 Isle of Man) | $695 (₦536,809) |
| Child Visitors | |
| Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) | $131 (₦101,328) |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | $492 (₦380,562) |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | $878 (₦679,133) |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | $1096 (₦847,756) |
*Table 1 detailed a breakdown of UK Visit Visa Fees for Nigerian nationals
#2. UK Study Visa Fees
This section is for those Nigerian nationals visiting the UK for study. The Dependents and parents of students are also included under this section.
See table below for a breakdown of the UK Study visa fee for Nigerian nationals;
| Visa Types | Visa Application Fee (USD & Naira) |
|---|---|
| Short-term Study Visa | |
| Short-term student studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months | $262 (₦202,657) |
| Parents of Children at School | |
| Parent of a Student child visa (up to 12 months) (Tier 4 Isle of Man) | $695 (₦536,809) |
| Points-based System, Tier 4 – Isle of Man | |
| Tier 4 (General) student visa – Isle of Man – Main applicant and dependants | $475 (₦367,412) |
| Temporary Seasonal Worker – Isle of Man | $475 (₦367,412) |
| Student | |
| Student – main applicant and dependants | $475 (₦367,412) |
| Child Student | $475 (₦367,412) |
| EC as a student at Gurnsey and Jersey | |
| Application for entry clearance as a student enter the Bailiwick of Guernsey or Bailiwick of Jersey | $475 (₦367,412) |
*Table 2 detailed a breakdown of UK Visa Fees for Nigerian Students
#3. UK Join Family Visa Fees
UK Join Family Visas are available to Nigerian nationals who have a relationship with a person settled in the UK or a British citizen. This includes, among other things, spouse settlement visas, adult dependent relatives, and parent-of-a-British kid visas.
See the table below for a breakdown of the UK Join Family Visas fee for Nigerian nationals;
| Visa types | Visa Application Fee (USD & Naira) |
|---|---|
| Parents of children at school | |
| Parent of a Student child visa (up to 12 months) (Tier 4 Isle of Man) | $695 (₦536,809) |
| Family of settled people (settlement) | |
| Family visas – Joining your partner, parent, proposed civil partner, or child (also applicable to EC to the Isle of Man, Bailiwick of Jersey, and Bailiwick of Gurnsey) | $2014 (₦1,557,829) |
| Family visas – Adult dependant relative (also applicable for EC to the Isle of Man) | $4257 (₦3,292,789) |
| Route to Settlement – refugee dependant relative | $508 (₦392,938) |
| Dependent children under the age of 21 only apply under “Appendix ECAA Extension of Stay” to the immigration rules. | Free of charge |
| Settlement for current and former members of HM armed forces and their dependents | |
| Pre-1997 Gurkhas (outside immigration rules) | $2014 (₦1,557,829) |
| Overage dependant children of pre-1997 Gurkhas | $2014 (₦1,557,829) |
| HM Forces dependants applying under parts 4,5,7 or 8 of Appendix Armed Forces | $2014 (₦1,557,829) |
| Exempt | |
| Diplomatic Posting to the UK (Dependant) | Free of charge |
| Members of the armed forces and their families (non-settlement) | |
| Dependants of exempt international forces applying under Part 10 of Appendix Armed Forces | $695 (₦537,582) |
| Family members of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals | |
| Apply if you’re joining a family member from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein who has status under the EU Settlement Scheme | Free of charge |
| Apply if you are living in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein with a British citizen | Free of charge |
| Apply if you’re joining a person from Northern Ireland who was resident in the UK by 31 December 2021 | Free of charge |
| Apply if you used to be a family member of someone from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein and you have ‘retained the right of residence | Free of charge |
*Table 3 detailed the breakdown of visa fees for joining a family in the UK
#4. UK Work Visa Fees
The UK also offers various work visas, including Skilled Worker, Startup, Innovator, Health and Care Worker, Scale-up, High Potential Individual, and Global Business Mobility visas. As a result, the UK work visa fees vary depending on the specific visa you are applying for.
See the table below for a breakdown of the UK Work Visa fees for Nigerian citizens;
| Visa types | Visa Application Fee (USD & Naira) |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | $819 (₦633,496) |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | $1617 (₦1,250,749) |
| Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation | |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | $627 (₦484,984) |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | $1235 (₦955,272) |
| Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa | |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | $323 (₦249,840) |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | $627 (₦484,984) |
| Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker | |
| up to 3 years – main applicant and dependants | $625 (₦483,437) |
| more than 3 years – main applicant and dependants | $1,235 (₦955,272) |
| Global Business Mobility – Other Categories | |
| Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependants | $339 (₦262,216) |
| Service Supplier – main applicant and dependants | $339 (₦262,216) |
| UK Expansion Worker – main applicant and dependants | $339 (₦262,216) |
| Secondment Worker – main applicant and dependants | $339 (₦262,216) |
| International Sportsperson | |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for 12 months or less – main applicant and dependants | $339 (₦262,216) |
| where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over 12 months – main applicant and dependants | $819 (₦633,496) |
| T2 Minister of Religion – main applicant and dependants | $819 (₦633,496) |
*Table 4 detailed the breakdown of UK work visa fees for Nigerian nationals
#5. UK Settlement Visa Fees
The UK Settlement Visas allow Nigerian nationals long periods of stay in the UK, leading to Permanent Resident or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
See the table below for a breakdown of the UK Settlement visa fees for Nigerian citizens;
| UK Settlement Visa | Visa Category | Visa Application Fee ($) | Visa Application Fee (₦) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family of settled people (settlement) | Family visas – Joining your partner, parent, proposed civil partner, or child (also applicable to EC to the Isle of Man, Bailiwick of Jersey, and Bailiwick of Gurnsey) | $2014 | ₦1,557,829 |
| Family of settled people (settlement) | Family visas – Adult dependant relative (also applicable for EC to the Isle of Man) | $4257 | ₦3,292,789 |
| Route to Settlement – refugee dependant relative | $508 | ₦392,938 | |
| Dependent children under 21 only apply under “Appendix ECAA Extension of Stay” to the immigration rules. | Free of charge | Free of charge | |
| Returning residents | Returning resident | $695 | ₦537,582 |
| Family reunion to join asylum seekers | Family reunion, under Part 11 of Asylum, Immigration Rules (pre-flight dependants) | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Post-flight dependants | $2014 | ₦1,557,829 | |
| Family reunion – other dependent relatives | $508 | ₦392,938 |
*Table 5 details the breakdown of UK settlement visa fees for Nigerian nationals
How do I make payment for a UK visa in Nigeria?
We all know paying for a UK visa in Nigeria can sometimes be stressful due to the dollar scarcity in the Country. Besides, the UK visa fees were configured in a way that charges or payments are made in US Dollars.
But worry no more; here are different ways to make payment for a UK visa in Nigeria;
- Use a local US dollar bank card: All banks provide credit/debit cards that are funded with dollars, but you must have a dollar account with the bank to apply for one. Assuming you already have a dollar account at your bank, simply request a credit/debit card to be attached to the account. Purchase dollars locally and deposit them in the dollar account. Then make a payment with the card.
- Use a foreign US dollar bank card: Personally, I don’t have a foreign bank account, but I have a friend who lives in the United States and has a Bank of America Visa card. So I contact him whenever I want to make payments for UK visa fees. If you don’t have a foreign bank account, you can ask friends who live abroad for assistance and provide them with the link.
- Visit any Sterling Bank branches nationwide to lodge your visa fees: See the link to access a list of designated Sterling Bank branches for the collection of UK visa application fees.
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