United Kingdom · for applicants from Nigeria
The Section 3C leave (leave extended by section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971) 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
Embassy processing
not applicable: 3C lasts as long as the pending application, appeal or administrative review
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£30
≈ ₦54,660
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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.
not applicable: 3C lasts as long as the pending application, appeal or administrative review
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Rejected-as-invalid processing fee
£30
₦54,660
Section 3C leave itself
£0
₦0
Total government fees
~£30
≈ ₦54,660
Optional
Administrative review (in-country)
£80
₦145,760
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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