United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For experienced entrepreneurs setting up an innovative, viable and scalable UK business. Requires endorsement from an approved endorsing body. No fixed minimum investment (the old £50,000 rule was removed in 2023). Route to settlement after 3 years.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks after endorsement
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£2,462
≈ ₦4,485,764
Path to settlement
3 years
Endorsement refused
Idea not innovative/viable/scalable, or founder not actively running it.
Fix: Show a genuinely novel, scalable plan and your active leadership role.
Maintenance funds not shown
£1,270 not held for 28 days.
Fix: Hold maintenance funds for the required period.
Required
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
Endorsement letter from approved body
When: "all"
Business plan
When: "all (for endorsement)"
Proof of English (B2)
When: "unless exempt"
Proof of maintenance funds (£1,270)
When: "unless exempt"
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 after endorsement
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application fee
£1,357
₦2,472,454
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
~£2,462
≈ ₦4,485,764
Optional
Priority / super-priority service (optional)
£500
₦911,000
Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)
Investment funds for the business
£0
₦0
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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