Student visa (entry clearance from outside the UK)

United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 31 August 2026

The Student visa (entry clearance from outside the UK) allows eligible applicants from Nigeria to live and work (or study, visit, or join family, as applicable) in United Kingdom. Requirements, costs, and the document checklist are set out below, verified against the official government source.

Rules last verified: 31 August 2026 · by Rekoja Check S1

At a glance

Embassy processing

3 weeks outside the UK

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£1,334

≈ ₦2,430,548

Why applications get refused

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Document checklist

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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.

3 weeks outside the UK

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

IHS for students and their dependants

£776

1,413,872

Student visa fee from outside the UK

£558

1,016,676

Total government fees

1,334

≈ ₦2,430,548

Optional

Priority visa service (outside the UK)

£500

911,000

Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)

Living costs, London (9 months) plus course fees

£13,761

25,072,542

Living costs, outside London (9 months) plus course fees

£10,539

19,202,058

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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Common questions about the Student visa (entry clearance from outside the UK)

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Real outcomes

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