🇬🇧Nigeria's #1 UK Visa Japa Guide — Updated March 2026

Japa to UK from Nigeria:
The Complete 2026 Visa Guide

Skilled Worker. Student. Health & Care Worker. Find your route, understand the real costs in naira, and apply with a team that has a 96.4% UK visa approval rate.

3–8 wksStandard processing time
96.4%SwiftPass approval rate
£1,270Min. funds required (28 days)
NigeriaPrimary service area

Choose Your UK Japa Route

Each route has different requirements. We help you pick the right one.

Skilled Worker Visa

£719

Requires job offer from UK sponsor. Path to PR after 5 years.

Apply for Skilled Worker Visa

Student Visa

£363

Study at any UK university. Work 20 hrs/week during term.

Apply for Student Visa

Health & Care Worker

£247

For medical pros. Reduced fees, no IHS surcharge.

Apply for Health & Care Worker

Family Visa

£1,048

Join a UK sponsor. Full work rights and education.

Apply for Family Visa

UK Visa Document Checklist

Missing a single document is the #1 cause of delays. Use this checklist.

  • Valid Nigerian passport
  • Two recent photographs
  • National ID or voter card
  • Birth certificate

Japa to UK FAQ — Nigeria 2026

Questions Nigerians ask before applying.

Ready to Japa to the UK?

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Infrastructure

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