Nigeria
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Nigeria
All missions of the United Kingdom in Nigeria
The United Kingdom has 3 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos and Calabar.
British citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Nigeria to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the British embassy in Abuja and the consulates in Lagos and Calabar, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Ireland requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Nigeria?
The British embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there are also consulates in Lagos and Calabar.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.