The latest UK Visa processing time is measured against agreed customer service standards.
You are not required to make any travel arrangements before you apply, or before a decision on your application is made by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). But, you should allow enough time before you plan to immigrate to UK to make a visa application.
You will only receive a refund if the UKVI has not started to process your application. You may be able to pay to get super-priority service and faster decisions on your UK Visa application.
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Applications from outside the UK
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) starts processing your application from outside the UK, once you either:
Applications from inside the UK
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) starts processing your application from inside the UK, once you either:
The UK Visa processing time ends when you receive a letter or email to let you know that a decision on your visa application has been made. You do not need to contact the UKVI to track your application when your application is still within the latest UK Visa processing time. They will not be able to provide information on the status of your application.
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The UK Visa current processing time listed below is based on the latest volume of visa applications. Check how quickly you can receive a decision on your UK Visa application if you’re applying from outside or inside the UK.
UK Visit Visa Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Standard Visitor | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Marriage Visitor | 3 Weeks | - |
| Chinese Tour Group | 3 Weeks | - |
| Transit | 3 Weeks | - |
UK Study Visa Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Student | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Child Student | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Study English in the UK: Short-term student (6 to 11-month English language courses) | 3 Weeks | - |
UK Family Visa Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Parent or Spouse | 24 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Parent or Spouse - Private Life | - | 12 Months |
| Parent | 24 Weeks | 12 Months |
| Child | 24 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Adult coming to be cared for by a relative | 24 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
Popular UK Work Visa Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Skilled Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Health and Care Worker | 3 Weeks | 3 Weeks |
UK Temporary Work Visa Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Government Authorized Exchange | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Charity Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Creative Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| International Agreement | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Seasonal Worker | 3 Weeks | - |
| Religious Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
UK Work Visa without a Job Offer Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Global Talent | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Youth Mobility Scheme | 3 Weeks | - |
| India Young Professionals Scheme Visa | 3 Weeks | - |
| Graduate | - | 8 Weeks |
| UK Ancestry | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| High Potential Individual (HPI) | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Overseas Domestic Worker | - | 8 Weeks |
UK Work Visas to Start a Business Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Innovator Founder | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Start-up | 3 Weeks | 3 Weeks |
UK Work Visa for Overseas Employers Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| Overseas Domestic Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Graduate Trainee | 3 Weeks | - |
| Secondment Worker | 3 Weeks | - |
| Senior or Specialist Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Representative of an Overseas Business | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Service Supplier | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| UK Expansion Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
Other UK Visas and Permits Processing Time
| Category | Processing Time (outside the UK) | Processing Time (inside the UK) |
| British National (Overseas) | 12 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
| Entrepreneur | - | 8 Weeks |
| International Sportsperson | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Investor | - | 8 Weeks |
| Minister of Religion | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Scale-up Worker | 3 Weeks | 8 Weeks |
| Turkish Businessperson | - | 6 Months |
| Turkish Worker | - | 6 Months |
Your UK Visa application may take longer to process for several reasons. For example:
You will be contacted by the UKVI within the latest UK Visa processing time, in case your application takes longer to process.
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