Marriage Visitor visa

United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 20 August 2026

For people coming to the UK to get married or register a civil partnership, who then intend to leave. Not for those planning to stay (that is the Fiancé/Family route).

Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B

At a glance

Embassy processing

15–56 working days

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£205

≈ ₦373,510

Why applications get refused

Wrong route, intends to settle

Applicant plans to live in the UK after marrying, not leave.

Fix: Use the Fiancé(e) visa where the intention is to settle after the wedding.

No genuine marriage arrangements

No evidence of venue, notice or concrete plans.

Fix: Provide venue booking/notice of marriage and a clear timeline within 6 months.

Document checklist

Required

Current passport / valid travel document

When: "all"

Evidence of sufficient funds

When: "all"

Details of where/when you will marry or give notice

When: "all"

TB test certificate

When: "Nigeria, stays over 6 months"

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.

15–56 working days

Processing time verified: 1 June 2026. Timelines can change. Confirm on the official website before submitting.

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

Visa application fee

£135

245,970

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

205

≈ ₦373,510

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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