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United Kingdom visa requirements for Nigeria citizens

Last verified: 2026-09-29 · Official source

A visa is required. Route: Standard Visitor visa.

Apply online on GOV.UK and pay the UKVI fee first, then book biometrics at a VFS Global centre in Lagos or Abuja. UKVI's standard target is about 3 weeks; priority services cost extra where offered. The UK visitor visa fee is £135 from 8 April 2026. Difficulty is Waypoint's editorial rating.

Processing time: 15–21 days (typical, not guaranteed)

Estimated cost in naira

Estimate only. Fees and exchange rates change; confirm on the official source before paying.

Documents commonly required

financial

• Bank statements — Used to show you can support yourself financially during the trip.

identity

• Passport photographs — Recent photographs meeting the destination's size and background rules.
• Passport — Must be valid and in your possession for the trip.

trip

• Accommodation evidence — A booking confirmation or invitation letter showing where you will stay.
• Flight/itinerary information — Shows your planned travel dates.
• Travel insurance — Some destinations require proof of medical/travel insurance covering the trip.

Where to apply

• VFS Global UK Visa Application Centre, Ikeja (VFS Global, Lagos (Ikeja))
  Book your biometrics slot only after paying the UKVI fee on GOV.UK. VFS Global has run UK centres in Nigeria since 19 November 2024, replacing TLScontact. Centre list reported by several guides; confirm on the VFS page.
  Booking and details
• VFS Global UK Visa Application Centre, Victoria Island (VFS Global, Lagos (Victoria Island))
  Same booking rules as above. No interview is held at the centre.
  Booking and details
• VFS Global UK Visa Application Centre, Abuja (VFS Global, Abuja)
  Same booking rules as above.
  Booking and details

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Waypoint is not legal advice and cannot guarantee any visa outcome. Always confirm requirements with the official source.