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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. A decision usually takes 21 days.

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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
Processing time21 days

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

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

5 required. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport-sized photoValid passportCertificate of sponsorship and job offer detailsProof of application form (e.g., visa application form)Application fee receipt
Also strengthens a discretionary decision
Bank statement / proof of fundsTuberculosis (TB) test certificateProof of relationship with partner or children if applying with you
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, and an employer letter

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 Visas and Immigration.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at UK Visas and Immigration.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 21 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated July 2026.

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