Visitor Visa
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06 Sep 2019
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Visitor Visa from Nigeria to United Kingdom
- Nigerians who want to travel to the UK for tourism, vacation, sightseeing or other leisure activities are eligible to apply for the Standard Visitor visa.
- The Standard Visitor visa also allows Nigerians to visit friends or relatives residing in the UK.
- You must show that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit by submitting a copy of your return flight ticket to Nigeria.
- You are required to show that you are able to support yourself or any dependents financially for the duration of your stay in the UK by providing any of the following documents:
- copies of your most recent bank statements.
- proof of earnings such as a letter from your employer confirming your employment details. The letter must also state the start date of your employment, your salary and role in the company and the company’s contact details.
- if a third party in the UK will be sponsoring your trip, you should provide documents to show that they have sufficient resources to support you in addition to themselves.
- If you are employed, you re required to provide details of your employment in the form of a letter from your employer on the company’s letterhead stating your role, salary and length of your employment.
- If you are studying full-time in Nigeria, you should submit a letter from your school on the school’s letterhead confirming your enrolment and leave of absence.
- If you are self-employed, you are to submit proof of your business registration. This proof should confirm the business owner’s name and the date the business started trading.
- You are advised to get a travel medical insurance that will cover the entire duration of your stay in the UK if you don’t already have one.
- If you are visiting friends or relatives in the UK, getting a letter of invitation from them might help your visa application.
- The Standard Visitor visa usually allows its holder to stay in the UK for up to 6 months unless otherwise stated.
- This visa does not allow you to work in the UK but you can study with it for up to 30 days. You should note that studying must not be the main reason for your visit if this is to be allowed.
- You need to book an online appointment for your visa application. Your biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) will be taken at your appointment.
- You must declare to customs if you are entering the UK with more than 10,000 euros (or its equivalent) in cash.
- The earliest you can apply for the Standard Visitor visa is 3 months before the date you plan to travel.
