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How Long Will My UK Visa Take to Be Processed?
Planning your move to the UK?
One of the most common questions we get at 1 Step Ahead Immigration Services is: “How long does a UK visa application take?”
The processing time for UK visas can vary significantly depending on the visa type, and understanding these timelines is crucial for a smooth immigration journey.
Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, a skilled worker visa, a family visa, or British citizenship, processing times differ.
In this blog, we’ll break down typical UK visa processing times, sourced from the Home Office, helping you plan effectively and manage your expectations. Stay tuned for insights into standard processing times and what factors might influence them.
These times are for applications submitted outside of the UK. This is how long the Home Office expects it should take to come to a decision.
It does not include the time spent preparing your visa application. We can help make this a smooth process, but don’t delay. The earlier you get started on the application, the better.
| Visa Type | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Visitor Visas (Standard, Marriage, Chinese tour group, Transit) | 3 weeks |
| Study Visas (Student, Child Student, Short-term student) | 3 weeks |
| Work Visas (Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, Temporary work visas, Global Talent, Youth Mobility Scheme, etc.) | 3 weeks |
| Family Visas (Partner/Spouse, Parent, Child, Adult dependent relative) | 12 weeks |
| British National (Overseas) | 12 weeks |
| Ukraine Visa | 3 weeks |
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