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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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At the border

These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Border-crossing requirement that may apply to visitors; authorises stay for travel to the UK as part of the entry process.

No start date has been confirmed. Applies to you if you do not need a visa.

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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 passportBank statements or financial evidence showing fundsEmployer eligibility evidence (certificate of sponsorship details)Flight bookingProof of your marriage or civil partnership plans in the UK (e.g., booking confirmation, emails with venue)Completed visa application formApplication fee receiptCertified translations of documents not in English or WelshTuberculosis test results (if from listed country)Proof 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 Visa Application Centre.

Book your biometrics appointment

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

Then the consulate decides

Typically 21 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated September 2026.

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