United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
For people aged 16+ studying at a licensed student sponsor. Requires a CAS, proof of funds for fees + living costs held under the 28-day rule, English ability, and passing the Genuine Student credibility test.
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
~£1,404
≈ ₦2,558,088
28-day rule failure
Required funds not held for 28 continuous days, or balance dipped below the total.
Fix: Keep the full amount untouched for 28+ days; screenshot daily if near the line; account for FX.
Failed credibility / Genuine Student
Vague reasons for the course, or stated goal is really to work.
Fix: Know your modules, university and career plan; frame the goal as study and progression.
Funds held in a bank that cannot be electronically verified
If the bank's records cannot be verified electronically, the funds are disregarded entirely regardless of the amount shown.
Fix: Use a regulated, verifiable bank that supports electronic verification of statements.
Closing balance too old
Bank statement closing date more than 31 days before applying.
Fix: Apply within 31 days of the statement's closing balance date.
CAS / document mismatch
Name spelling, passport number or course dates differ across documents.
Fix: Cross-check passport, CAS and statements for exact consistency before applying.
Required
Current passport / valid travel document
When: "all"
CAS reference number from your sponsor
When: "all"
Proof of funds (bank statement / sanctioned loan letter / sponsorship)
When: "not exempt: by 12+ months' continuous permission in the UK, by nationality on the differential evidence list (Nigeria is not on it), or by government/official-scholarship sponsorship covering the course"
Approved English language test (SELT) certificate
When: "unless exempt"
Parental consent
When: "applicants aged 16-17"
TB test certificate
When: "Nigeria (stays over 6 months)"
Parent-account funds pack: birth certificate (or adoption/guardianship document) plus parent's signed consent letter
When: "funds held in a parent's or legal guardian's account"
Certified translation of any document not in English or Welsh
When: "any supporting document not in English or Welsh"
Student loan letter
When: "funding by a student loan"
Official financial sponsor letter (or sponsorship stated on CAS)
When: "sponsored by a government or official scholarship body"
Financial sponsor's written consent to a new application
When: "sponsored by a government or international scholarship agency in the last 12 months"
Birth certificate or equivalent naming parents
When: "applicant under 18"
Partner: current passport
When: "if bringing a partner"
Partner: marriage or civil partnership certificate
When: "if bringing a married partner"
Partner: two years' cohabitation evidence
When: "if bringing an unmarried partner"
Partner: funds evidence, GBP 845 (London) or GBP 680 per month, 9 months
When: "if bringing a partner"
Partner: TB test certificate (own)
When: "if bringing a partner, stays over 6 months (Nigeria listed)"
Child: current passport
When: "per child dependant"
Child: birth certificate
When: "per child dependant"
Child: funds evidence, GBP 845 (London) or GBP 680 per month, 9 months
When: "per child dependant"
Child: TB test certificate (own)
When: "per child dependant, stays over 6 months"
Child: both-parents status and care arrangements evidence
When: "per child dependant"
Depends on your situation
ATAS 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
£776
₦1,413,872
Visa application fee
£558
₦1,016,676
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
~£1,404
≈ ₦2,558,088
Optional
Priority / super-priority service (optional)
£500
₦911,000
Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)
Maintenance funds (London / outside)
£1,529
₦2,785,838
Maintenance funds - London (per month)
£1,529
₦2,785,838
Maintenance funds - outside London (per month)
£1,171
₦2,133,562
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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