The UK Home Office has announced a revision of visa application fees across multiple categories, with the new charges set to take effect on April 9.
According to details published on the Home Office website, the cost of a study visa for both primary applicants and dependents will rise from £490 to £524.
Fees for visit visas have also been adjusted. A six-month visa will now cost £127, up from £115, while a two-year visa has increased from £432 to £475.
Additionally, the cost of a 10-year visa has gone up from £963 to £1,059.
Transit visas were not exempt from the changes, as the fee for a direct airside transit visa has been raised from £35 to £39, while the direct landside transit visa will now cost £70 instead of £64.
The UK has remained a favored destination for Nigerian students pursuing higher education.
However, in 2024, there has been a noticeable decline in study visa applications from Nigeria, following the British government’s decision to restrict international students from bringing family members—except those enrolled in postgraduate research programs.
A report released in March 2024 by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) revealed that the policy shift has led to a decline in visa applications from students in Nigeria, India, and other affected countries, with many now considering alternative study destinations.
