- The United Kingdom government has sent an important message to Nigerians and other foreign nationals
- The UK Home Office has announced an increase in fees for a wide range of visas, residency applications, and citizenship processes
- According to the statement, the revised visa fees will take effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
London, United Kingdom – The United Kingdom government has released the list of what Nigerians and other foreign nationals will pay for visas and citizenship from April 8, 2026.
The UK Home Office has revised the fee schedule for a wide range of visas, residency applications, and citizenship processes.
The increment will take effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The hike will affect Nigerians and other foreign nationals who are seeking to visit, study, work, or settle in the country.
This was published on the UK government website with the title ‘Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026.’
The short-term visit visa rises from £127 to £135, while the student visa increases from £524 to £558.
Those seeking permanent residency will pay £3,226, up from £3,029, and those applying to naturalise as British citizens will pay £1,709, up from £1,605.
The fee for registering a child as a British citizen is being reduced — from £1,214 to £1,000, a cut of £214.
UK visa, immigration fees relevant:
According to the UK Home Office, below are amount for visas and applications made outside the United Kingdom.
Short-term (up to 6 months): Old: £127, New: £135
Long-term (up to 2 years): Old: £475, New: £506
Long-term (up to 5 years): Old: £848, New: £903
Long-term (up to 10 years): Old: £1,059, New: £1,128
Visiting academic (more than 6 months, up to 12 months): Old: £220, New: £234
Private medical treatment (more than 6 months, up to 11 months): Old: £220, New: £234
STUDENT VISAS
Student (main applicant and dependants): Old: £524, New: £558
Child Student: Old: £524, New: £558
Short-term student (English language, over 6 months up to 11 months): Old: £214, New: £228
WORK VISAS
Skilled Worker – up to 3 years: Old: £769, New: £819
Skilled Worker – over 3 years: Old: £1,519, New: £1,618
Skilled Worker (Immigration Salary List) – up to 3 years: Old: £590, New: £628
Skilled Worker (Immigration Salary List) – over 3 years: Old: £1,160, New: £1,235
Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – up to 3 years: Old: £304, New: £324
Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – over 3 years: Old: £590, New: £628
Graduate Route: Old: £880, New: £937
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Source: Legit.ng
