Standard Visitor · Student visa · Skilled Worker (3 yrs or less) · Visitor in Transit visa · Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons · Standard Visitor visa for academics · 2 year long-term Standard Visitor visa · 5 year long-term Standard Visitor visa · 10 year long-term Standard Visitor visa
Yes, you need a visa before you travelNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Standard VisitorNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Student visaNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£524
≈ ₦921,496
Processing
15 to 30 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
Up to 2 years
In any 730-day period
Stay covers the course length. IHS surcharge payable in addition.
Skilled Worker (3 yrs or less)No visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£769
≈ ₦1,352,348
Processing
15 to 30 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
Up to 3 years
In any 1095-day period
Requires a Certificate of Sponsorship. IHS surcharge payable in addition.
Visitor in Transit visaNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£75
≈ ₦131,014
Processing
15 to 21 days
Apply well ahead of travel
For travellers passing through the UK to another country only.
Standard Visitor visa for medical reasonsNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£234
≈ ₦411,508
Processing
15 to 21 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
330 days
In any 330-day period
Valid for up to 11 months for medical treatment visits.
Standard Visitor visa for academicsNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£234
≈ ₦411,508
Processing
15 to 21 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
Up to 1 year
In any 365-day period
Valid for up to 12 months for academic visits including research, exchange or clinical practice.
2 year long-term Standard Visitor visaNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£506
≈ ₦889,841
Processing
15 to 21 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
180 days
In any 730-day period
6 months maximum stay per visit; for frequent travellers.
5 year long-term Standard Visitor visaNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£903
≈ ₦1,587,997
Processing
15 to 21 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
180 days
In any 1825-day period
6 months maximum stay per visit; for frequent travellers.
10 year long-term Standard Visitor visaNo visa on arrival, and no eVisa. You apply in person before you fly.
Fee
£1,128
≈ ₦1,983,678
Processing
15 to 21 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
180 days
In any 3650-day period
6 months maximum stay per visit; for frequent travellers.
Fees are the official application fees in GBP.
≈ amounts are a live conversion to NGN and are indicative only.
Worth knowing
Nigerian nationals require a Standard Visitor visa to visit the UK (not eligible for ETA or visa-free entry as per this page's general rules; specific nationality requirement inferred from context of visa need). Visa must be applied for online before travel, with biometrics given at a visa application centre. Long-term visas (2, 5, 10 year) allow multiple visits of up to 6 months each. Extensions beyond 6 months only permitted for medical treatment, academics, or PLAB retake/clinical attachment, costing £1,172.