UK Visa
If you are planning to travel to the UK for education, tourism, business, or to live and work, please see below;
Description
This information applies to the UK visitor visa. You can find more information about the business, study, work, and diplomatic visas, and information about immigration to the UK on the gov.uk website. https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
If you are planning to travel to the UK for education, tourism, business, or to live and work, please see below;
Before you can begin the application process you will need to familiarize yourself with the different types of visas so you choose the right one and ensure you have an international passport that is valid for at least 1 month after your intended stay in the United Kingdom.
Which UK Visa do I Need?
The most common UK visa is the Standard Visitor Visa (Tourist Visa). The Visitor Visa is issued for a short stay of up to 6 months. This visa will allow you to visit friends and loved ones, go on a holiday or vacation, study, conduct business, attend conferences and training programs, or transit through the country (if you will be staying for more than 48 hours).
The Standard Visitor Visa has replaced the Family Visitor / General Visitor / Child Visitor / Business Visitor / Sports Visitor / Entertainer Visitor / Prospective Entrepreneur visa.
UK Visa Requirements
- A valid international passport with a page that is blank on both sides
- Completed visa application form (this is filled in online)
- One passport photograph that meets the requirements
- Visa fee
- Proof of finances (e.g. original bank statement that is not older than 3 months)
- Confirmation of accommodation and flight bookings
- A letter of invitation if you are being sponsored by a friend or family member
- Original marriage certificate if you are travelling with your spouse
- Birth certificates for your children if you are travelling together
- Recent utility bills
- If you are travelling for business you will need to include: a letter of invitation/confirmation of training/confirmation of conference; and full details for an authorized representative from your company and their contact details.
Note: A consistent income of about ₦200,000 and above is considered a safe amount. Anything less and the embassy may find it hard to trust that you will return to Nigeria.
You can also include supporting documents to strengthen your application.
UK Visa Application Centre Addresses
UK Visa Application Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos
First Floor, Churchgate Building, Tower 2,
Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Website: TLScontact Victoria Island, Lagos
UK Visa Application Centre in Ikeja, Lagos
Ground & First Floors, Etiebets Place,
21 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way
Website: TLScontact Lagos
UK Visa Application Centre, Abuja.
Third floor, El-Yakub Building (beside Metro Plaza), Plot 1129
Zakariya Maimalari Street, Central Business District
Website: TLScontact Abuja
British Deputy High Commission, Lagos
11 Walter Carrington Crescent
British High Commission, Abuja
Plot 1137, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District
