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United Kingdom: entry rules for Nigerian passport holders

Visa needed

for Nigerian passport holders, unless you hold a valid UK visa

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Which visas do you hold?

Nigerian passport holders can visit United Kingdom without a visa only with a valid UK visa. Tick yours to see what applies to you.

You need a visa to visit United Kingdom

With a Nigerian passport alone, apply for a United Kingdom visa before you travel, on the official government website or at its embassy.

If you hold a valid UK visa, tick it above: then you can visit without one.

For guidance only. Rules change, so always check the official government website before you travel.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can Nigerian passport holders enter United Kingdom?

Only if you also hold a valid UK visa: then it's visa-free, and you can stay a limited period. Without one, you need a United Kingdom visa.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in United Kingdom?

It varies; check the official source before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Free.

Other countries for Nigerian passports

Where Nigerian passports can go with a visa