Child Student visa：나이지리아 → 영국
A Nigerian child aged 4 to 17 with an unconditional offer from a UK independent school applies online on gov.uk, proves identity and gives biometrics, and usually gets a decision within three weeks.
Lets a child aged 4 to 17 study at an independent school in the UK, with an unconditional offer, a place to live, enough money, and parental or guardian consent.
- 유효 기간
- If under 16: course length (up to 6 years) plus 4 months afterwards. If 16 or 17: course length (up to 3 years) plus 4 months afterwards.
- 입국 횟수
- Multiple entry for the duration of your visa.
- 1회 최대 체류 기간
- For the length of your course plus 4 months (course up to 6 years if under 16, up to 3 years if 16 or 17).
준비 시작 시기
출발일 30일–3개월 전에 준비를 시작하십시오.
The child must be between 4 and 17 years old and want to study at an independent school in the UK.
You must have an unconditional offer of a place on a course at an independent school, who issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
You must have the consent of your parent or legal guardian to study and live in the UK.
You must apply online for a Child Student visa. It costs £558 to apply from outside the UK, plus the healthcare surcharge.
You'll either use the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app to scan your identity document, or have fingerprints and a photo (biometric information) taken at a visa application centre.
You'll usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
필요 서류
- Passport / travel document — A current passport or other valid travel documentation. ✓ 확인됨
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) — A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider. ✓ 확인됨
- Written parental or guardian consent — Written consent from your parent or legal guardian for your study and living arrangements in the UK. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of funds — Proof that you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course. ✓ 확인됨
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results — Your tuberculosis (TB) test results (required for applicants from listed countries, including Nigeria). ✓ 확인됨
신청 장소
나이지리아에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청Apply online on gov.uk, then prove identity — either with the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app or by giving fingerprints and a photo at a UK visa application centre (VFS Global) in Nigeria.
예약 슬롯 확보 — 일찍 예약하십시오 · 커뮤니티 제보, 2026-06-13 확인
- 예약 슬롯은 정해진 공개 일정 없이 일괄 공개됩니다. 대부분 현지 이른 아침, 월요일 오전, 매월 1일 전후에 공개됩니다.
- 인기 영사관（대도시의 프랑스, 이탈리아, 스페인 등）은 새 슬롯이 몇 분 안에 마감될 수 있습니다. 사전에 등록하고 로그인한 상태로 확인하십시오.
- 취소로 인해 하루 종일 슬롯이 풀릴 수 있으므로 '예약 불가'로 표시되더라도 매일 확인하십시오.
- 따라서 허용되는 가장 이른 시기에 신청하십시오. 출발 최대 6개월 전부터 가능합니다. 1~2개월 전까지 기다리면 슬롯이 전혀 남아 있지 않은 경우가 많습니다.
알아두면 좋은 정보
- The Child Student visa is only for children aged 4 to 17 studying at an independent school — not for state schools or universities.
- You must have the consent of your parent or legal guardian to study and live in the UK before you apply.