In order to enter the United Kingdom for purposes of study, tourism, commerce, or to live and work, holders of Nigerian passports must get a visa. The earliest you may submit an application for a UK visa is three months beforehand, and the process can take up to 30 days.

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This comprehensive guide will make the process of applying for a UK visa much simpler.

Types Of Visa

  1. Standard UK visitor visa: for transit or brief stays of up to six months
  2. Work visa: For paid and unpaid work, investor and entrepreneur trips
  3. Short-term study visas, as well as those for lengthier programs, degrees, and independent schools

Step-by-step UK visa application guide

Step 1: Apply on GOV.UK

Fill out your online application on the UK Government website. Recall to apply for your visa early in advance of your planned travel dates. You may also determine what kind of visa you will need for your trip.

Step 2: Register to book appointment

Apply for the visa, pay the money, and schedule an appointment at a visa application center. Your appointment and the documents you must bring will both be confirmed through email. A GWF number will also be provided to you, which you will require for the following action.

On the TLScontact website, register your information. Without registering, you will not be able to attend your appointment. Once you have registered, you can follow the progress of your application on the TLScontact website.

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Step 3: Appointment Process

A UK visa application center is where you should be to show up for your appointment and submit your biometrics. You should bring the following items in order to speed up the application process:

  • your authentic passport
  • Printouts of your online appointment request and application form
  • receipt for the money paid for the visa
  • all of the above-mentioned needed paperwork
  • supporting records

Note: “Additionally, you need to make sure you arrive at your appointment on time. Your application process might get delayed if you arrive late during which you will need to reschedule your appointment.”

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Step 4: Tracking Visa Application and Pickup

Watch for the processing of your visa application. On the TLScontact website, you will be able to track your visa application.

Passport pickup is available at the designated Visa Application Center. When it is prepared for pickup, you will receive a notification.

Children under the age of five must now visit the Visa Application Center in order to have their photos taken there, according to TLScontact. Please be aware that minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when submitting an application.

UK Visa Requirements

  • A valid international passport with at least one blank page on both sides
  • application for a visa, which has been completed and submitted online.
  • a valid passport photo
  • a visa charge (fee)
  • Financial documentation, such as an original bank statement that is no more than three months old
  • confirmation of reservations for lodging and travel
  • If you are being sponsored by a friend or relative, a letter of invitation
  • If you are traveling with your spouse, bring your original marriage certificate.
  • If you are traveling with children, birth certificates for them
  • Recent utility bills
  • A letter of invitation, a confirmation of training or a conference, and complete information for an authorized representative from your employer, including their contact information, are required if you are traveling for business.

What can make my UK Visa Application rejected?

The following are the most regular factors for UK visa rejection (denial):

  1. presenting forged documents
  2. A removal warrant has been issued for the applicant.
  3. The petitioner was convicted of a crime that requires at least four years in prison.
  4. withholding evidence of a criminal history
  5. Invalid justification for traveling to the UK
  6. Money is not sufficient
  7. Having overstayed a prior trip to the UK
  8. Presenting false documentation on a previous visit to the UK
  9. Having no current passport or other travel documents

How can i Collect My UK Visa?

You can pick up your passport and visa from Monday through Friday (except federal holidays). On the day of submission, you will receive an SMS notification when your application has been sent to the UK Embassy.
You will also receive a notification when your passport has returned to the UK visa application center and is ready for pickup.
Bring copies of your application materials, an original photo ID, and a copy of your passport’s biodata page.
A parent collecting on behalf of their child or children, a government representative, or a family member collecting on behalf of everyone who applied jointly are the only exceptions to the rule that no one else may collect your paperwork on your behalf.

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