The UK Home Office has announced a new increase in visa, residency, and citizenship application fees, set to take effect from April 8, 2026 — impacting Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to travel, study, work, or settle in the UK.
📌 Key Changes:
- Short-term visit visa: £127 ➡️ £135
- Student visa: £524 ➡️ £558
- Permanent residency: £3,029 ➡️ £3,226
- British citizenship (naturalisation): £1,605 ➡️ £1,709
📌 Other Updates:
- Long-term visit visas (2, 5, 10 years) all increased
- Transit and medical visit visas also affected
- Child citizenship registration drops from £1,214 ➡️ £1,000 (rare fee reduction)
With Nigeria ranking among the highest visa applicants to the UK, this hike will significantly impact students, workers, and families planning relocation.
⏳ The new fees kick in in less than two weeks — meaning anyone planning to apply may need to act fast to avoid higher costs.
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