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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Jersey. Fee: GBP 100 (~USD 133.37). Processing: 3-6 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Bailiwick of Jersey (Crown Dependency, NOT UK/EU). Common Travel Area with UK — UK visa rules apply. Fee: GBP 100 (~NGN 174,800). Nigerians require UK Visit Visa for legal entry.
Visa types: Visit Visa (via UK system); Business Visa; Work Permit (separate Jersey work permit/Licensed status); Student; Transit. Holders of UK Visit Visa can enter Jersey on same authority.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 6 months. Max Stay: up to 6 months.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); UK Visit Visa application via VFS Abuja/Lagos; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (GBP 100/day); Travel insurance; Police clearance; Employment letter; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); Biometrics at VFS Abuja/Lagos.
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Bailiwick of Jersey (Crown Dependency, NOT UK/EU). Common Travel Area with UK — UK visa rules apply. Fee: GBP 100 (~NGN 174,800). Nigerians require UK Visit Visa for legal entry.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (UK rejection patterns apply ~50-60%): (1) UK visa scrutiny; (2) Weak ties to Nigeria; (3) Insufficient funds; (4) Migration concerns; (5) Limited Nigeria-Channel Islands tourism; (6) Jersey work requires separate Licensed/Registered status — confusion; (7) Channel Islands financial sector — wealth/419 screening.
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