Family visa (dependent child)

United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 20 August 2026

For a child under 18 to join or stay with a parent who has (or is being granted) permission under the family route, or who is British/settled. Child must not lead an independent life and must be adequately maintained and accommodated without public funds.

Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B

At a glance

Embassy processing

About 12 weeks

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£3,169

≈ ₦5,773,918

Why applications get refused

Sole responsibility / consent not shown

Where one parent is abroad, sole responsibility or consent not evidenced.

Fix: Provide consent letters or evidence of sole responsibility / serious-and-compelling circumstances.

Maintenance/accommodation not adequate

Cannot show the child is supported without public funds.

Fix: Evidence income and suitable accommodation covering the child.

Document checklist

Required

Child's current passport

When: "all"

Birth certificate showing parentage

When: "all"

Parent's immigration status evidence

When: "all"

Consent from both parents / sole responsibility evidence

When: "where one parent is not applying"

Financial & accommodation evidence

When: "all"

TB test certificate

When: "Nigeria"

Application timeline

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 12 weeks

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Visa application fee

£2,064

3,760,608

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), per year

£1,035

1,885,770

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

3,169

≈ ₦5,773,918

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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