The United Kingdom has announced updated visa and residency fees affecting Nigerians and other international applicants, with costs varying depending on visa type, duration and purpose of travel.
For short-term visits, the standard visitor visa for up to six months now costs between $177 and $181, equivalent to roughly ₦245,000 to ₦260,000 depending on exchange rates. Longer-term visit visas attract higher fees, with a two-year visa costing about $662 to $667, while five-year and ten-year visas cost approximately $1,183 to $1,486 respectively.
For students, the visa fee stands at about £524 for applications made outside the UK, alongside an Immigration Health Surcharge of about £776 per year of study, significantly increasing the total cost.
Work visas also vary in cost, with skilled worker visas ranging from about £719 to £1,420 depending on duration, while some categories such as health and care visas are relatively lower.
Family-related visas, including spouse visas, remain among the most expensive, with total costs running into millions of naira when application fees and healthcare surcharges are combined.
Applicants may also incur additional charges such as biometric fees, priority processing and document handling, further increasing overall expenses.
The revised fee structure highlights the rising financial requirements for individuals seeking entry, study, work or long-term residence in the United Kingdom.
