United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
Main sponsored work route. Requires a job offer from a licensed sponsor for an eligible occupation (now RQF Level 6 / graduate level), a Certificate of Sponsorship, and meeting the salary and English requirements.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 3 weeks from outside the UK
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,505,528
Path to settlement
5 years
Salary below going rate
Pay meets £41,700 but not the higher occupation-specific going rate.
Fix: Check the SOC-code going rate and ensure the offer clears the higher of the two.
Ineligible occupation
Role below RQF Level 6 after the July 2025 change.
Fix: Confirm the SOC code is still eligible before assigning the CoS.
Genuine vacancy doubts
Officer doubts the role or sponsor is genuine.
Fix: Provide a clear job description and evidence of a real, funded vacancy.
Maintenance funds not shown
£1,270 not held 28 days and sponsor did not certify.
Fix: Hold maintenance for 28 days or have the sponsor certify on the CoS.
Required
Certificate of Sponsorship reference number
When: "all"
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
Proof of English language ability
When: "unless exempt"
Proof of personal savings (maintenance £1,270)
When: "unless sponsor certifies maintenance"
Job title, occupation code and salary details
When: "all"
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria"
Depends on your situation
Criminal record certificate
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 from outside the UK
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), per year
£1,035
₦1,885,770
Visa application fee
£819
₦1,492,218
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
~£1,924
≈ ₦3,505,528
Optional
Priority / super-priority service (optional)
£500
₦911,000
Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)
Maintenance (if not certified by sponsor)
£1,270
₦2,313,940
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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