UK Visa Fee for Nigeria 2026 — Official Home Office Rates
Nigerian passport holders applying for a UK visa in 2026 pay UK Home Office fees set in pounds sterling, with applications submitted online and biometrics captured at VFS Global centres in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The Standard Visitor Visa is £127 for 6 months, with multi-year variants of £475, £848 and £1,059. Standard processing is around 3 weeks; priority (£500) and super priority (£1,000) services are available for urgent travel. Nigerian students account for one of the fastest-growing applicant groups for the UK Student visa (£524 plus £1,035/year IHS), and skilled professionals frequently use the Skilled Worker route. Family, dependant and settlement visas have separate, higher fees and additional documentary requirements. All fees below are presented in NGN alongside the official GBP amount.
UK Visa Fees for Nigeria Applicants (April 2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (GBP) | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visa (6 months) | £135 | 3 weeks |
| Standard Visitor (2 years) | £506 | 3 weeks |
| Student Visa | £558 | 3–8 weeks |
| Skilled Worker (≤3 years) | £943 | 3–8 weeks |
| Spouse / Family Visa | £2,064 | 12 weeks |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the UK visa fee for Nigeria citizens in 2026?
UK visa fees for Nigeria citizens are set in GBP by the UK Home Office and were updated on 8 April 2026. A Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for 6 months, £506 for 2 years, £903 for 5 years and £1,128 for 10 years. Student visas cost £558 and Skilled Worker visas start at £943 for up to 3 years.
Where do Nigeria applicants apply for a UK visa?
Nigeria applicants apply online at gov.uk and then attend a VFS Global or TLScontact visa application centre to submit biometrics and supporting documents. Decisions are returned by courier or for in-person collection.
How long does a UK visa take from Nigeria?
Standard UK visitor visa processing takes about 3 weeks (15 working days) from the biometrics appointment. Priority service returns a decision in around 5 working days for £500, and super priority in 1 working day for £1,000.
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