UK VISA FEE HIKE: WHAT NIGERIANS NEED TO KNOW
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE UK Home Office has announced significant increases in visa, residency, and citizenship application fees, effective April 8, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:
Visit Visas:
– _”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″_
– Direct airside transit visa: £39 → £41.50
– Landside transit visit visa: £70 → £74.50
Student Visas:
– _”Student (main applicant and dependants): Old: £524, New: £558″_
– Child Student: £524 → £558
Work Visas:
– Skilled Worker – up to 3 years: £769 → £819
– Skilled Worker – over 3 years: £1,519 → £1,618
– Skilled Worker (Immigration Salary List) – up to 3 years: £590 → £628
Settlement and Indefinite Leave:
– Indefinite leave to remain: £3,029 → £3,226
– Route to Settlement: £1,938 → £2,064
Nationality and Citizenship:
– Naturalisation (British citizenship): £1,605 → £1,709
– Registration as British citizen – adult: £1,446 → £1,540
– Registration as British citizen – child: £1,214 → £1,000 (reduced)
The adjustments come at a time when Nigeria remains one of the largest sources of visa applicants to the UK, with significant numbers applying annually for tourism, education and employment
However, in a rare deviation from the general upward trend, the cost of registering a child as a British citizen has been reduced from £1,214 to £1,000—a £214 decrease.
Other nationality-related services, including renunciation, status letters and nationality reviews, have also seen moderate increases.
Observers say the rising costs could place additional financial pressure on families seeking education opportunities, professionals pursuing overseas employment, and individuals aiming for long-term settlement.
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