United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For the partner and children of someone on certain work or (limited) study routes to join them. Most taught-Master's students can no longer bring dependants (Jan 2024 ban); dependants remain possible for PhD/research students and most work routes. Maintenance amounts apply per dependant.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks (work routes)
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,505,528
Route does not allow dependants
Main route (e.g. taught-Master's student) bars dependants.
Fix: Confirm the main route permits dependants before applying.
Extra maintenance not shown
Per-dependant funds not held for 28 days.
Fix: Add and hold the per-dependant amounts for the required period.
Required
Dependant's current passport
When: "all"
Marriage/CP certificate or proof of relationship
When: "partner"
Child's birth certificate
When: "child"
Proof of additional maintenance funds
When: "all"
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria"
1. Prepare your application
Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms
1–3 weeks
2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)
Specialist checks your file before you submit
5–7 working days
3. Submit online or at visa centre
Biometrics appointment may be required
1 day
4. Embassy decision
Standard processing. Priority options may be available.
About 3 weeks (work routes)
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), per year
£1,035
₦1,885,770
Visa application fee
£819
₦1,492,218
Tuberculosis (TB) test at an approved clinic (IOM Nigeria charges about $94; the price is set by the clinic, not the Home Office)
£70
₦127,540
Biometric enrolment
£0
₦0
Total government fees
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,505,528
Optional
Priority / super-priority service (optional)
£500
₦911,000
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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