This article will explain how you can apply for Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria. It will provide you with a summary of the visa application process and the requirements for acquiring a Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa.
**What is Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa?**
Scotland Tourist, visit or business visas all fall under the category of ‘Standard Visitor Visa’. This visa is valid for at least 6 months and at most, 10 years.
You can apply for the standard visitor visa if you would like to visit Scotland as a tourist.
If you wish to visit Scotland for business, you are eligible to apply for a standard visitor visa. Business activities include trade negotiations, conferences, meetings, work training and going to Scotland as an entertainer.
If you wish to visit family or friends In Scotland, you can apply for the standard visitor visa.
In summary, if you wish to obtain a Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa, you should apply for a United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa online. However, you may click **HERE** to read about how to apply for Scotland student visa in Nigeria.
**Scotland visa application online**
To apply for Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria, you must first complete the visa application form found online. After filling the form, you can proceed to pay the visa application fee.
After paying the visa fee, you can continue with the rest of the visa application process which takes place in the British High Commission in Lagos or Abuja.
**What are Scotland visa requirements for Nigeria citizens?**
Here is a list of documents you should have if you wish to apply for Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria.
1- Invitation Letter: Your host in Scotland should write a letter of invitation. This letter should include the contact information of your host and should state the purpose of your visit to Scotland.
If you are visiting Scotland on holiday, you should obtain an invitation from the person you are visiting. Business or work visits also require a letter from the company you are working with or the organizers of the conference or training you will be attending. But a valid hotel reservation voucher can suffice where you have no invitation letter.
2- Proof of your intentions: You should have documents that prove the genuineness of your visit to Scotland. Documents like a receipt showing payment for the conference you wish to attend is sufficient.
3- International passport: Your travel passport should have two blank pages and should be valid for at least the duration of your stay in Scotland.
4- Passport photograph: Identical passport photographs not taken more than 3 months before your visa application should be used.
5- **Flight itinerary**: This document should show when you plan to enter and exit Scotland. You do not need to pay for a flight because it does not guarantee that your visa application will be approved. Click **HERE** to order your flight reservation for free (terms and conditions apply).
6- Proof of sufficient funds: Provide documents that show you are financially capable of financing your trip to Scotland. You should be able to pay for your travel, and other living expenses. For this purpose, you can submit:
– A recent bank statement – Credit card statement – Recent salary slips
7- Letter from the sponsor: If you have a sponsor who will cover the expenses of your trip to Scotland, you will need a letter written and signed by your sponsor. The letter should state what expenses your sponsor is going to cover and should include your sponsor’s valid contact information. Other documents you will need from your sponsor include: – Their bank statement – Salary Slips – Tax forms
8- Letter from your employer or educational institution: If you have a job, you will need to provide a letter from your employer granting you a leave of absence. If you are a student, you will need a letter from the educational institution which you attend.
Both letters show that you have obligations and attachments in Nigeria that you will return to before your standard visitor visa is no longer valid.
9- Visa application form: Print out the completed visa application form you filled online.
10- Proof that you have paid the visa fee
11- Details of your accommodation: You should provide documents that show you have made a hotel reservation that lasts for the duration of your stay in Scotland.
12- Documents required for Minors: If you are a minor or will be traveling with a child that is under 18, you should have: \-A letter of permission from their parent or guardian – A birth certificate
13- Document showing travel history: Your travel history for the last 10 years should be provided. If you have old passports with this information, include these passports.
14- Documents showing if you have been granted other visas: If you have been granted other visas, provide copies of the supporting documents. Also, if you have denied a visa, attach the refusal letter to the documents that you will be submitting.
15- Police certificate: This certificate should show that you are of good behavior and are free to travel outside Nigeria.
16- The contact information of family members within the United Kingdom
**How to apply for Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria: step by step**
Here is a simplified explanation of how you can apply for Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria
1- Fill the visa application form:
Click **HERE** to complete your application form online. Sign up and fill the visa application form. Fill the form honestly and correctly.
2- Pay the visa application fee: After filling the visa application form, you will be able to pay the visa application fee online.
3- Book a visa appointment: Choose a date and time for your visa appointment and print out your filled visa application form.
4- Gather your documents: Ensure that you have all the necessary documents and make clear copies of each document that you will submit. If you have a contact in Scotland, get a letter of invitation from your host in Scotland.
5- Go for your visa appointment: On the day of your visa appointment, go to the visa application center early. There, you will submit your documents, your biometric data will be collected and you may be interviewed.
6- Await decision: Wait for your application to be processed, collect your documents and visa.
**Scotland Visa appointment in Nigeria/Booking appointment for Scotland visa**
To apply for Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria, you need to book and attend a visa appointment. At this appointment, you will submit your documents and may be interviewed.
You will be able to book a visa appoint after filling the visa application form here.
**FAQs on How to Apply for Scotland Tourist, Visit or Business Visa In Nigeria**
How much is Scotland visa fees in Nigeria? To apply for Scotland Tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria, you need to pay a standard visitor visa fee. The fee varies according to the duration of the visa you are applying for.
Standard Visitor visa fees
6 months- £93 2 years – £350 5 years – £636 10 years – £798
This visa fee will not be refunded to you even if your visa application is denied.
Note: Urgent processing attracts extra fees. 5 days processing time- £212 1 day processing time- £956
**How to find Scotland visa application form? ** You can find Scotland visa application form online. Click HERE.
** What is Scotland visa processing time/how long does it take to get a Scotland visa in Nigeria? ** After your visa appointment, it could take up to 3 weeks before you get a verdict for your visa application. In some cases, it could take longer. If you purchase an urgent processing service, your visa application will be processed in 1-5 days.
It is best to start the visa application process 3 months before you intend traveling to Scotland.
**Where is Scotland embassy address in Nigeria – Abuja, Lagos? ** Scotland is one of the four countries within the united kingdom. For matters concerning travel to Scotland, you will need to visit the British High Commission In Nigeria (Lagos or Abuja).
Embassy of the United Kingdom In Nigeria
Abuja: 19 Torrens Close, Off Mississippi Street. Off Shehu Shagari Way, Maitama.
Visa related matters: Dangote House, Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama.
Telephone Number: +234 9 462 2200 Fax: +234 9 462 2263 Email: [email protected]
Lagos: 11 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island. Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone Number: +234 1 2770780 +234 1 2770781 +234 1 2770782 Email: [email protected]
**Conclusion**
Pay close attention to the requirement documents if you wish to apply for Scotland tourist, visit or business visa in Nigeria.
If you have not taken our **free visa eligibility test**, we advise you take the test now in order to properly plan your application.
Sheriff Adeniyi
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