Child Student visa：나이지리아 → 영국
Nigerian citizens living in the United States need a UK Child Student visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
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
미국에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청Because you live in the USA, you apply at a UK Visa Application Centre in the US — not in your home country. There are UK visa application centres in 30+ US cities (including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and Seattle). Use the official VFS US centre directory (linked below) to find and book the one nearest you.
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.