Which UK Visa do I
Need?
The most common UK visa is the Standard Visitor Visa (Tourist Visa). The
Visitor Visa is issued for a short
stay of
up to 6 months. This visa will allow you to visit friends and
loved ones, go on a holiday or vacation, study, conduct business, attend
conferences and training programmes, or transit through the country (if you
will be staying for more than 48 hours).
The Standard Visitor Visa has replaced the
Family Visitor / General Visitor / Child Visitor / Business Visitor / Sports
Visitor / Entertainer Visitor / Prospective Entrepreneur visa.
UK Visa Requirements
- A valid
international passport with a page that is blank on both sides
- Completed visa
application form (this is filled in online)
- One passport
photograph that meets the requirements
- Visa fee
- Proof of
finances (e.g. original bank statement that is not older than 3 months)
- Confirmation of
accommodation and flight bookings
- A letter of
invitation if you are being sponsored by a friend or family member
- Original
marriage certificate if you are travelling with your spouse
- Birth
certificates for your children if you are travelling together
- Recent utility
bills
- If you are
travelling for business you will need to include: a letter of
invitation/confirmation of training/confirmation of conference; and full
details for an authorised representative from your company and their
contact details.
Note: A consistent income of about ₦200,000
and above is considered a safe amount. Anything less and the embassy may find
it hard to trust that you will return to Nigeria.
You can also include supporting documents to
strengthen your application.
How to Apply for UK
Visa
Step 1:
Register a user account on the GOV.UK website. You will also be able to double
check what type of visa you will need for your trip on the website.
Step 2: Fill
out the application form, pay the visa fee, and book an appointment at a Visa
Application Centre (see below). You will receive an email confirming your
appointment and what documents you will need to take along. You will also be
given a GWF number which you will need for the next step.
Step 3: Register
your details on the TLScontact website. If
you don’t register, you will not be allowed to attend your appointment. You can
track your application on the TLScontact website after you have registered.
Step 4: Attend
your appointment and submit your biometrics at a UK Visa Application
Centre. To avoid any delays in the application process you should bring along
the following:
- Your original
passport
- Printed copies
of your online application form and appointment confirmation
- Receipt of
payment of visa fees
- All the required
documents as stated above
- Supporting
documents
Important: Your
visa fee will no longer be refundable after you have submitted your biometrics.
You must also ensure you are not late for your appointment. If you are late,
your application process may be delayed as you will have to rebook your
appointment.
Step 5: Wait
for your visa application to be processed. You will be able to track your visa
application on the TLScontact website.
Step 6:
Collect your passport at the specified Visa Application Centre. You will be
notified when it is ready for collection.
According to TLScontact, “Children under 5 years old are now required to attend
the Visa Application Centre in order for them to have their photo taken at the
centre. Please note that minors are not allowed to submit applications by
themselves, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.”
UK Visa Fees
The cost of a Standard Visitor Visa is currently about ₦45,000 ($125). The UK
visa fees are different for each visa category. These can be found on the
GOV.UK website.
UK Visa Application
Submission
UK visa applications can be submitted at one of the Visa
Application Centres in Lagos or Abuja from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 and 16:30,
except on public holidays.
The earliest you can apply for a UK visa is 3 months before your
intended departure date.
UK Visa Processing
Visa application processing can take four to six working days.
However, some visa applications can take up to 30 days if documents are missing or they
require special attention because of crime or a history of rejection.
UK Visa Collection
You will be able to collect your passport and visa between 10:00 and 16:00 from Monday to Friday
(except public holidays). You will be alerted through an SMS
when your application has been sent to the UK Embassy on the submission day,
and you will be alerted when your passport arrives back at the
UK Application Centre and is ready for collection.
You will need to bring copies of your application documents, an
original photographic ID, and a copy of the biodata page in your passport.
Note: Someone else cannot collect your
documents on your behalf, except if you are a government representative, a
parent collecting for your child or children, or you are collecting on behalf
of your family if you applied together
UK Visa Rejection
The most common reasons for UK visas being rejected are:
- Submitting false
documents
- The applicant
has received a deportation order
- The applicant
was found guilty of a crime that warrants four years or more of jail time
- Withholding
documentation of a criminal background
- Insufficient
funds
- Overstaying a
previous visit to the United Kingdom
- Submitting
fraudulent documents on a previous trip to the United Kingdom
- Not complying
with all the application requirements
- Lack of a valid
passport or travel documents
- Invalid reason
for wanting to visit the United Kingdom
Using a visa service is recommended if you are unsure about the
process and requirements. It will cost extra but will give you peace of mind
that everything is in order.
You will not be refunded if you miss your
appointment or your visa application is rejected.
UK Visa
Application Centre Addresses
UK Visa Application Centre in Victoria
Island, Lagos
First Floor, Churchgate Building, Tower 2,
First Floor, Churchgate Building, Tower 2,
Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Website: TLScontact Victoria Island, Lagos
UK Visa Application Centre in Ikeja, Lagos
Ground & First Floors, Etiebets Place,
Ground & First Floors, Etiebets Place,
21 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way
Website: TLScontact Lagos
UK Visa Application Centre, Abuja.
Third floor, El-Yakub Building (beside Metro Plaza), Plot 1129
Third floor, El-Yakub Building (beside Metro Plaza), Plot 1129
Zakariya Maimalari Street, Central Business District
Website: TLScontact Abuja
British Deputy High Commission, Lagos
11 Walter Carrington Crescent
11 Walter Carrington Crescent
British High Commission, Abuja
Plot 1137, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District
Plot 1137, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District
Contact us on https://butterflytourismng.com/about-us/contact-us/ or whatsApp on 07065623719 for your professional visa application and vacations
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