United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
Sub-route of Skilled Worker for eligible health/adult-social-care professionals sponsored by an NHS body, NHS supplier or CQC-regulated provider. Reduced fee and IHS exemption. Overseas care worker / senior care worker (SOC 6135/6136) applications closed 22 Jul 2025.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks (faster track)
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£394
≈ ₦717,868
Path to settlement
5 years
Role not on eligible list
Occupation code not eligible (e.g. care worker overseas after Jul 2025).
Fix: Confirm the SOC code is on the current Health & Care list before applying.
Salary below required floor
Pay below £25,000 pay-scale or £31,300 non-scale, or below going rate.
Fix: Match the offer to the correct floor and the occupation going rate.
Missing professional registration
Clinical role without required UK professional registration evidence.
Fix: Provide NMC/GMC (etc.) registration or proof it is in progress as allowed.
Required
Bank statement (3 months)
Passport
Certificate of Sponsorship from health sponsor
When: "all"
Current passport
When: "all"
Proof of English language ability
When: "unless exempt"
Criminal record certificate
When: "health & care roles"
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria"
Depends on your situation
Proof of accommodation
Relevant professional registration (e.g. NMC, GMC)
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 (faster track)
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application fee
£324
₦590,328
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
IHS, EXEMPT for Health & Care Worker
£0
₦0
Total government fees
~£394
≈ ₦717,868
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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