# UK Student visa from Nigeria — requirements and process

> From Nigeria you need a CAS, financial evidence, English proof and a TB test; a credibility check is common.

Nigerian students follow the standard UK Student Route, with a few Nigeria-specific points. You need a CAS from a licensed sponsor, financial evidence meeting the 28-day rule (naira accounts are acceptable if documented correctly), approved English where required, and — because Nigeria is on the UKVI list — a TB test certificate from an approved clinic. Be prepared for a possible credibility interview, so a genuine, well-evidenced study plan matters. You apply online, pay the fee and health surcharge, and give biometrics in Nigeria. Confirm all amounts on GOV.UK.

## Quick facts
- **TB test:** Required — UKVI-approved clinic
- **Financial evidence:** Naira accounts fine; 28-day rule applies
- **Credibility:** Be prepared for a genuine-student interview
- **Biometrics:** At a visa application centre in Nigeria
- **Confirm:** Amounts and rules on GOV.UK

## Key takeaways
- Nigerian applicants must take a tuberculosis (TB) test at a UKVI-approved clinic.
- Financial evidence can be held in naira, but must meet the 28-day and account rules exactly.
- Be prepared for a credibility interview — UKVI may interview any applicant to check they are a genuine student.
- An approved English qualification is required unless your sponsor confirms English for degree-level study.
- Apply online, pay the fee and IHS, then give biometrics at a visa application centre in Nigeria.

## The Nigeria-specific steps
Nigerian students use the standard UK Student visa (Student Route). Two points stand out. First, Nigeria is on the UKVI tuberculosis-testing list, so you must take a **TB test** at a UKVI-approved clinic and include the certificate. Second, your **financial evidence** can be held in a Nigerian bank account in naira — that is acceptable — but must meet every rule: the correct total (unpaid first-year tuition plus living costs), held for a continuous 28-day period, with the closing balance dated no more than 31 days before you apply, and never dipping below the required amount. Make sure the bank and account type are ones UKVI accepts, and that statements are in the required format. Note that UKVI converts your balance to pounds using the official exchange rate on your application date — and with naira movement this matters — so hold a comfortable buffer above the requirement.

## Credibility, English, biometrics and timeline
UKVI may interview any Student applicant to check they are a genuine student, and applicants from a number of markets — including Nigeria — should be prepared for a **credibility interview** as routine. Be ready to explain, clearly and consistently, why you chose your course, university and the UK, and how it fits your plans. You will usually need an approved English qualification unless your university confirms your English for degree-level study. You apply online, pay the visa fee and the immigration health surcharge, and attend a **biometrics** appointment at a visa application centre in Nigeria. Decisions commonly take a few weeks after biometrics, varying by season; check current times on GOV.UK.

## Giving yourself the strongest application from Nigeria
The two things that most often decide a Nigerian application are financial evidence that meets the rules exactly, and a credible, consistent study narrative. Avoid last-minute large deposits that you cannot explain, make sure your name is spelled identically across your passport, offer and CAS, and prepare to discuss your course choice confidently. Study UK Now reviews your naira financial evidence, TB test, English and documents against the current UKVI rules, and prepares you for any credibility check — so an avoidable error or a weak answer never costs you your place.

## Frequently asked questions
### What do I need for a UK Student visa from Nigeria?
You need a CAS from a licensed sponsor, financial evidence meeting the 28-day rule (naira accounts are acceptable if documented correctly), an approved English qualification where required, and a tuberculosis (TB) test certificate from a UKVI-approved clinic. You apply online, pay the fee and immigration health surcharge, and give biometrics at a visa application centre in Nigeria. Confirm all amounts on GOV.UK.

### Do Nigerian students get a credibility interview for the UK Student visa?
Be prepared for one. UKVI may interview any applicant to check they are a genuine student, and applicants from a number of markets — including Nigeria — should expect a possible credibility interview. Be ready to explain clearly and consistently why you chose your course, university and the UK, and how it fits your plans. A genuine, well-evidenced application is the best preparation.

### Do Nigerian applicants need a TB test for the UK Student visa?
Yes — Nigeria is on the UKVI tuberculosis-testing list, so Nigerian applicants must take a TB test at a UKVI-approved clinic and include the certificate with the application. Tests from non-approved providers are not accepted, so use only an approved clinic. Confirm the requirement and clinic list on GOV.UK.

## Sources
- [GOV.UK — Student visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa) — GOV.UK, 2026-06-14
- [GOV.UK — Tuberculosis test for a UK visa](https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa) — GOV.UK, 2026-06-14

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