The United Kingdom visa isn’t the hardest to get, but the long wait periods and lack of support may be frustrating.
The United Kingdom does not provide long-term visas like the United States and Canada.
Most visitors to the United Kingdom enter the country on a tourist visa, known as a C-Type visa, which is valid for a maximum of six months. Five to ten-year visas are available, but they are pretty expensive.
There is a lot of work involved in getting a UK visa due to the country’s tight restrictions, but sensible travelers know the hassle is worth it.
If you have a valid UK visa, you can enter England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, as well as certain other cities in Europe and many other places around the globe where you can experience various cultures.
People with a UK visa can go to at least twenty (23) countries without getting a second visa.
Several other nations have made it easier for travelers holding UK visas to enter their territory by providing options like e-visas and visas on arrival.
Let me know in the comment if you have any questions. I will love to assist you.
Table of contents
- Countries You Can Visit With a UK Visa on Nigeria Passport
- Countries to Visit With a Uk Visa on a Nigerian Passport in Africa
- Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on a Nigerian Passport in Europe
- Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on Nigeria Passport in America
- Countries To Visit With A Uk Visa On A Nigerian Passport In The Caribbean
- 12. Antigua and Barbuda
- 13. Anguilla
- 14. Bermuda (British Territory)
- 15. Bonaire (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- 16. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
- 17. Curaçao
- 18. int Maarten
- 19. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
- 20. Dominican Republic
- Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on a Nigerian Passport in the Middle East
- 21. Qatar
- 22. Saudi Arabia
- Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on a Nigerian Passport in Asia
- Conclusion
Countries You Can Visit With a UK Visa on Nigeria Passport
Each of the countries below recognizes at least one of the following UK visa types:
- UK Visitor Visa (Standard visitor and Short-term study)
- UK Student Visa (Tier 4)
- UK Work Visa (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 5)
- UK Transit Visa (DATV and Visitor in Transit)
- UK Family Visa (Spouse)
- UK Residence Permit (ILR and BRP)
The types of visas valid for entry to the United Kingdom are listed for each eligible country below.
There are also a lot of restrictions that need to be met, and one of them is that you need to have been to the nation that issued the visa at least once before you may use the same valid visa to go to any of these countries.
It would be best if you made the most of your valid UK visa by finding out which nations will let you enter their territory.
Let’s get right in, shall we?
Countries to Visit With a Uk Visa on a Nigerian Passport in Africa
1. Morocco
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, although applicants can submit an e-Visa application for Morocco.
- UK visas are valid for at least ninety days from the date of arrival, and the e-Visa costs 770 MAD (about $75).
2. Egypt
Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- Visas are REQUIRED but can be obtained ON ARRIVAL at any major international airport.
- A valid VOA costs $25 and is suitable for 30 days with just one entrance.
- You must have used the visa to enter the United Kingdom at least once.
Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on a Nigerian Passport in Europe
3. Albania
Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 90 days
Entry rules:
- You must have used the visa to enter the United Kingdom at least once.
4. Georgia
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 90 days
Entry rules:
- Your UK visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia.
- The cumulative stays cannot exceed 90 days in any 180 days.
5. Gibraltar (British Territory)
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 180 days
Entry rules:
- UK visas must be valid for six months or longer.
- The applicant must have had their UK resident visa for at least 12 months.
6. Montenegro
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- UK visa must be valid for the duration of the desired stay
7. North Macedonia
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 15 days
Entry rules:
- The UK visa must have at least five good days beyond the planned departure.
- No more than three consecutive months of stay are allowed within six months.
8. Serbia
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 90 days
Entry rules:
- UK visa must be valid for the duration of the desired stay
- No more than three consecutive months of stay are allowed within six months.
Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on Nigeria Passport in America
9. Panama
Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- A UK visa or resident permit holder must have been used at least once to enter the UK.
- A valid visa or residence permit for the United Kingdom for at least six months before the date of entry is required.
- The validity of a Nigerian passport, as of the date of entry, must be at least three months.
- Have verifiable assets equaling at least $500 and no liabilities
10. Mexico
Entry up to 180 days
Entry rules:
- Your passport or UK visa/residence permit must be valid throughout your stay in Mexico.
- Your Nigerian passport must be valid for your trip to Mexico.
11. Costa Rica
Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- Standard UK tourist visas are not eligible.
- The validity of a British Tier 1, 2, 4, or 5 visa or BRP must extend beyond the date of entry into the country by at least three months.
Countries To Visit With A Uk Visa On A Nigerian Passport In The Caribbean
12. Antigua and Barbuda
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- A visa is REQUIRED. However, applicants may get them UPON ARRIVAL (VOA)
- UK VOAs cost $100 and are suitable for a single entrance for 30 days.
- The visa’s expiration date must be more than six months after the entry date.
- The Nigerian passport must be valid for six months from the entry date.
13. Anguilla
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry granted: 90 days
14. Bermuda (British Territory)
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- A valid UK visa or residence permit that extends beyond the date of departure from Bermuda is required.
- A valid passport for at least 45 days after departure from Bermuda is required.
15. Bonaire (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 30 days
16. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- The validity of a UK visa must be at least six months from the date of entry.
17. Curaçao
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
Entry granted: 30 days
18. int Maarten
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- The validity of a UK resident permit must be at least 30 days from the arrival date.
19. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
Entry up to 90 days
20. Dominican Republic
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- A $20 Tourist Card is required for all visitors, whether they arrive by land, sea, air, or any other mode. Hence arriving by plane, the cost of the tourist card is included in the ticket price.
- A minimum of six months validity beyond the date of entry is required on your Nigerian passport.
Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on a Nigerian Passport in the Middle East
21. Qatar
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
Entry up to 90 days
Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT exempt. However, applicants can apply for a Qatar ETA visa.
- ETA is accessible, valid for 30 days, and only allows a single entry.
- The UK visa must be valid for at least 30 days from arrival.
22. Saudi Arabia
Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
Entry up to 90 days
Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA) at all international airports
- VOA fee is 440 SAR, multiple-entry, valid for one year
- UK visa must have been used to enter the UK at least once
Countries to Visit With a UK Visa on a Nigerian Passport in Asia
23. South Korea
Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
Entry up to 30 days
Entry rules:
- You need to be bound for one of the 26 Schengen states, plus Cyprus, Ireland, Romania, or the United Kingdom, if you plan on passing via South Korea (OR)
- Passengers going to a third nation through South Korea must originate from one of the 26 Schengen countries, or Cyprus, Ireland, Romania, or the United Kingdom.
Conclusion
Well, there you have it!
You can enter twenty (23) countries and territories visa-free with a UK visa.
This information will be updated as often as possible, but please remember that visa rules are subject to change at any moment.
Before you leave, check in with the respective immigration offices of the countries you want to visit to see if there have been any changes to your visa status.
Do you know of any countries where you may go VISA-FREE with a UK visa that I haven’t included on my list? Drop a line in the comments and let everyone know.
Thanks for the valid information.
If I am going to Gibraltar from Abuja (with my unused UK visitors visa) and I don’t have the intention of entrying any of the UK cities during this particular trip, can I book two different flights ticket (Abuja to London, and another flight from London to Gibraltar without leaving the UK airport)) ? or I need to book a single flight from Lagos to Gibraltar?
I am asking because a single flight ticket from Lagos to Gibraltar is costlier than booking two flights ticket as expressed.
I will appreciate your response.
Thank you
Yes, you can book two different flights tickets from Abuja to London, and another flight from London to Gibraltar without leaving the UK airport. You will need to have a valid UK visa in order to do this, but you will not need to enter the UK mainland.
When you arrive in London, you will need to go to the transit area of the airport and stay there until your connecting flight to Gibraltar. You will not be allowed to leave the transit area, and you will not be able to enter the UK mainland.
This is a perfectly legal way to travel from Abuja to Gibraltar, and it can be a great way to save money on your flight tickets. Just make sure that you have a valid UK visa and that you are aware of the rules of the transit area.
Here are some things to keep in mind when booking two separate flights from Abuja to Gibraltar:
1. Make sure that your connecting flight from London to Gibraltar leaves from the same airport that you arrive at in London.
2. Allow plenty of time between your arrival in London and your connecting flight to Gibraltar. You will need to go through immigration and security, and you may also need to check in for your connecting flight.
3. Be aware of the baggage restrictions for your connecting flight. You may not be able to check in your luggage all the way to Gibraltar, and you may need to collect it in London and recheck it for your connecting flight.
4. Check with your airline to make sure that they allow transit passengers to stay in the transit area. Some airlines only allow transit passengers to stay in the transit area for a certain amount of time.
I hope this helps!
From your post I need further information about the Mexico. So to travel with my UK BRP as a Nigerian I just need book flight and travel and get my point of entry visa ? Please explain
As a Nigerian citizen with a valid UK BRP, you do not need to apply for a visa in advance to travel to Mexico.
However, you will need to obtain a tourist card, also known as a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM), upon arrival in Mexico. The FMM is a multiple-entry visa that allows you to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.
You can obtain the FMM at the airport upon arrival in Mexico. The cost of the FMM is $35 USD. You will need to provide your passport, a recent photograph, and the payment for the FMM.
Once you have obtained the FMM, you will be able to travel freely within Mexico for up to 180 days. You will need to keep the FMM with you at all times while you are in Mexico.
Here are the steps on how to obtain the FMM:
1. Go to the immigration counter at the airport upon arrival in Mexico.
2. Provide your passport, a recent photograph, and the payment for the FMM.
3. Fill out the FMM application form.
4. Have your fingerprints scanned.
5. Receive your FMM.
It is important to note that you may be asked to provide additional documentation, such as a letter of invitation or proof of financial support, when you apply for the FMM.
I hope this helps!