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UK Increases Visa, Residency, and Citizenship Fees from April 2026
From April 8, 2026, UK visa, residency, and citizenship fees rise, affecting Nigerians seeking to visit, study, work, or settle in the UK
The United Kingdom government will increase fees for visas, residency applications, and citizenship processes starting April 8, 2026.
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Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work, or settle in the UK will be affected.
The Home Office revised fees across nearly all visa categories, including visit visas, student visas, work visas, settlement applications, and naturalisation.
Key changes include:
- Short-term visit visa: £127 → £135
- Student visa: £524 → £558
- Permanent residency (indefinite leave to remain): £3,029 → £3,226
- Naturalisation as British citizen: £1,605 → £1,709
A rare fee reduction applies to registering a child as a British citizen, dropping from £1,214 to £1,000.
Some visas, including the Tier 1 (Investor) and High Potential Individual visas, remain unchanged.
Other notable increases:
- Skilled Worker visa (up to 3 years): £769 → £819
- Graduate Route visa: £880 → £937
- Settlement route for other dependant relatives: £3,413 → £3,635
- Certificate of travel (adult): £300 → £320
The fee revisions coincide with Nigeria being one of the largest sources of UK visa applicants, with hundreds of thousands applying annually for visit, study, and work visas.
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Applicants are advised to prepare for the higher costs when submitting applications after April 8, 2026.
The Zamfara State Government has signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights between Gusau International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday marked an important step towards improving connectivity and facilitating business, investment, tourism and economic growth in Zamfara State.
A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Mummuni, chaired the signing ceremony.
The statement added that the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammed Nakwada, signed on behalf of the State Government.
The statement read in parts: “Zamfara State government has signed an Air Route Development Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights connecting Abuja and Gusau.
“Under the agreement, XEJet will operate bi-weekly flights beginning next month.
“The new air route will enhance access to Zamfara and open greater opportunities for investors, businesses and visitors.”
In his remarks at the ceremony, the Deputy Governor emphasised that the partnership aligns with the state government’s strategic goal of enhancing transportation infrastructure.
He said, “The Gusau International Airport was built entirely from scratch and completed within two years.”
“The main goal of constructing the airport is to make it easier and more efficient for people and goods to move, which should help boost the economy.”
“Governor Lawal has been actively seeking international investors and donor agencies, all of whom are willing to invest in Zamfara.”
“This milestone of initiating a commercial flight will draw potential investors. Improving the state’s accessibility is our top priority, as it will create a more welcoming environment for business growth and investment.”
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