United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
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
Embassy processing
About 12 weeks
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£3,169
≈ ₦5,773,918
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.
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"
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
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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