United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
To join a partner (spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner of 2+ years) who is British or settled. Requires meeting the minimum income (financial) requirement, a genuine relationship, suitable accommodation, and English. Five-year route to settlement.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 12 weeks (outside UK)
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£3,169
≈ ₦5,773,918
Path to settlement
5 years
Financial requirement not met
£29,000 not met, or income evidenced in the wrong way.
Fix: Use a qualifying income source with the exact specified documents (Appendix FM-SE).
Relationship not genuine/subsisting
Insufficient evidence the relationship is real and ongoing.
Fix: Provide broad evidence over time: cohabitation, communication, joint finances, photos.
Specified-evidence formatting error
Right income but documents not in the precise specified format.
Fix: Follow FM-SE exactly: correct months of payslips, matching bank statements, employer letter.
English requirement not met
No valid A1 SELT and not exempt.
Fix: Book an approved A1 test or evidence an exemption.
Required
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
Marriage/CP certificate OR proof of 2+ yrs cohabitation
When: "all"
Sponsor's proof of British/settled status
When: "all"
Financial evidence (payslips, bank statements, employer letter, or savings)
When: "all"
Proof of English (A1 SELT)
When: "unless exempt"
Evidence of accommodation
When: "all"
Evidence of genuine relationship (photos, messages, joint commitments)
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 (outside UK)
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
Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)
Minimum income requirement
£29,000
₦52,838,000
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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