Skilled Worker Visa for Nigeria citizens
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Overview
Requires a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor and salary of at least £41,700/year or the occupation's going rate. English requirement is B2 for new applications since Jan 2026. Care-worker overseas recruitment closed in July 2025 — but the Health & Care route stays open for nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, with the main applicant exempt from the £1,035/yr Immigration Health Surcharge.
Requirements
| Minimum annual income | $53,000/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 3–8 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $1,040. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Job offer from a licensed sponsor
- Receive your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- English language evidence (B2 since Jan 2026)
- TB test at a Home Office approved clinic
- Maintenance funds £1,270 for 28 days
- Apply online and pay fee + health surcharge
- Biometrics at a VFS/TLScontact centre
- Decision & eVisa
- After arrival: National Insurance number
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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