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United Kingdom visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit United Kingdom for tourism. The visa fee is GBP 135.

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Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit United Kingdom for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeGBP 135
Fee in nairaabout NGN 249,750

Naira figures are approximate, as of July 2026. The official fee is set in GBP.

Not sure you are ready to apply?

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

11 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)Valid passportEvidence of sufficient fundsJob title and annual salaryFlight bookingProof of your marriage or civil partnership plans in the UK (e.g., booking confirmation, emails with venue)Proof of application form (e.g., visa application form)Application fee receiptCertified translations of any documents not in English or WelshProof of relationship with partner or children if applying with youTuberculosis test results (if from listed country)
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter and your itinerary

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the GBP 135 visa fee

Paid at UK Visa Application Centre.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at UK Visa Application Centre.

Then the consulate decides

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Requirements last updated August 2026.

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