All that you need to know of UK Visa Application
By support@click2visas.com
3 years
There are many wonderful things to see in England – ancient ruins such as Stonehenge, for example. Then, there are the interesting castles you see in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, where you can immerse yourself in history and imagine a life.
If this is the food you enjoy, you do not have to go far to enjoy some delicious traditional food – there are many restaurants and bars across the country!
If you are planning to go to the United Kingdom for tourism, business, do not worry anymore if you do not know how to get your visa. Click2Visas will assist you, how to get the UK visa.
Who are eligible for a UK Visa application in Nigeria?
If you are a Nigerian national and you want to go to the United Kingdom, you must apply for a visa.
To qualify for a United Kingdom visa, you must meet the following needs:
- You must leave the United Kingdom at the end of your visit.
- You can support your-self and any dependents for the travel duration.
- You can pay for your visit or next trip and any other expenses related to your visit.
- You must have evidence of any business or other activity you wish to do in the UK.
Information to know: Applicants from Nigeria may need to be tested for tuberculosis.
What are the types of UK Visa?
There are different types of UK visas. You need to apply to the right person depending on why you want to go to the UK:
Standard Visitor Visa: You are going to the UK on vacation or visiting your family and friends for business or private medical treatment.
Marriage Visitor Visa: If you are planning to get married.
Permitted Paid Engagement UK Visa: If you want to do specific paid work.
Parent of a Tier Four Child Visa: If your children attend an independent fee-paying day school.
Visit the United Kingdom in a Chinese tour Group: Up to 30 days as part of the tour group through the (ADS) Approved Target Destination Status (Chinese Citizens Only).
Visa to Pass through the UK in Transit: If you are going to another country via the UK. There are two types of transportation visas; Direct Airside Transit Visa and Visitor in visa Transit.
If you plan to go to the UK for vacation, you will apply for a standard visitor visa, which will allow you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months. This type of visa is issued as follows:
- Single entry – You will be allowed to enter the UK once on the visa dates.
- Multiple Entry – You will be allowed to enter the UK as many times as you wish before the visa expires.
If you want to stay for more than six months, you can apply for multiple-entry visas for 2, 5, or 10 years.
UK Visa Documents requirements:
Here is the list of United Kingdom visa requirements for Nigerian citizens.
| Si.no | Documents | Description |
| 1 | Passport | A passport valid for six (6) Months. |
| 2 | Bank Statement | Request a six-month bank statement from your bank. If you have a corporate account, request a statement and a letter of reference. |
| 3 | Tax | Get a Photo-copy of your tax ready (if available) for your application. |
| 4 | Pay slip | You need to request a 4 (Four) month pay slip from your employer. |
| 5 | Leave Approval | Beginning, you need to get leave approval from the job to show employment proof. |
| 6 | CAC | If you are self employed, your business registration document (CAC) is required for a United Kingdom visa application. So, you will skip the five above. |
| 7 | Introduction Letter | A letter from your company is mandatory. Ask them to enter your details such as your passport, your share in the company, your annual salary, and the purpose of your visit. It should be sent to the British Embassy. |
| 8 | Invitation Letter | Request a letter of invitation from your host if invited. Your host should include your details, their name, passport number, status in the UK, purpose of visit, relationship, and length of stay. |
| 9 | Utility Bills | Host utility bills must be included in your application if he / she wants to accommodate you while you are staying in the UK. |
| 10 | Host Documents | Host Job Details and Bank Reports If you wish to pay a portion of your expenses in the UK, request them. |
| 11 | Data Page or Permit | Also, your host must send a photocopy of the data page or resident permit. |
| 12 | Accommodation | Finally, you must provide proof of accommodation for the period of your stay. If your host wants to accommodate you, their utility bill is essential. For a tourist, hotel booking is mandatory. |
How to Apply for UK Visa from Nigeria?
It is quite simple to complete the request. Please follow the below steps carefully:
- Choose the departure and arrival country, select the required visa type, and click ‘CLICK TO START.’
- Verify the visa fee and terms and conditions on the next page.
- On the third page, enter your basic details in the respective field and upload the necessary documents (you can upload the documents at a later stage also).
- After that, review and confirm the information of your form, then proceed with the payment. We support all types of cards for payment.
- You will receive the invoice and a confirmation mail with a link in your registered email id.
- Click the link and complete the remaining form (you can also upload the document at this stage) and submit it for processing.
- Once the visa process is completed, Click2Visas will send your visa-related documents to your email.
- Based on your Consulate’s application procedure, you can submit and collect the visa application by visit or Mail. You will be notified by the Consulate about the decision made to your application.
How to Schedule an UK Visa Appointment?
Users can raise their requests via click2visas. You have a big surprise! Our experts provide three appointment dates. So you can choose any one of these dates. We will book your application with the embassy, and you will receive an appointment confirmation mail from us within 24 hours.
Information to Know:
What you need to bring to the United Kingdom Submission Center:
- Your original international passport (if you do not wish to submit your passport, please keep my passport service).
- Checklist Form.
- Appointment confirmation (automatically sent to your email).
- Receipt of payment of visa fee and any other fees associated with it.
- Your supporting documents are listed above (if your documents have been uploaded online using the Self Service option, you do not need to bring them to the Submission Center. In this case, you are confirming the document submission).
Processing time is three weeks from submission. You should be notified via email / SMS when the collection is ready. However, if you are trying to go deeper into your UK visa requirements in Nigeria, your application may take a longer processing time. So they can send you an e-mail informing you of this change.
UK Visa Application Centers in Nigeria:
United Kingdom visa applications can be submitted at one of the UK Visa Application Centers in Lagos or Abuja from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays from 8:30 to 16:30.
You can apply for a United Kingdom visa up to 3 months before your departure date.
Victoria Island:
- Ground Floor, Ivie House,
- 4/6 Ajose Adeogun Street,
- Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Ikeja:
- Ground & First Floors, Etiebets Place,
- 21 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Lagos.
Abuja:
- 3rd floor, El-Yakub Building (beside Metro Plaza),
- Plot 1129 Zakariya Maimalari Street,
- Central Business District.
British Deputy High Commission, Lagos:
- 11 Walter Carrington Crescent.
British High Commission, Abuja:
- Plot 1137, Diplomatic Drive,
- Central Business District.
