Priority visa service
The fast track service is not available in some locations.
It takes the UK Embassy up to 15 working days (3 weeks) to reach their decision on a visa application and sometimes in high season it can take longer. If you would like your visa application considered faster, you should pay a special fee to the Embassy (Priority Visa Service). This will put your application at the front of the queue at every stage of the decision-making process. The result can be expected in 5 working days.
You can use this service if you apply under the following categories:
- Visitor Visas up to 6 months
- Transit visa
- Child Study visa, Study visa (ex. Tier 4 visas)
- Tier 5 visa
- Settlement Spouse Visa and Settlement Marriage Visa
The priority service fee is 500 GBP / 601.59 EUR (PLUS visa fee)
Please note:
- Using the Priority Visa Service does not guarantee that your application will be successful. All visa applicants must meet the requirements of UK Immigration Rules.
- You cannot pay for a Priority Visa Service after you submit the biometrics at the Visa Application Centre.
- If you have ever been refused, deported or had any criminal conviction in any country, your application would not be straightforward. It may cause a delay even if you pay for the Priority Visa Service.