Posted on June 04 2024
The processing time for a UK Skilled Worker Visa application is dependent on your eligibility, the submission of the required documents, and the place from which you are applying from. The following table lists the maximum time taken to process a UK Skilled Worker Visa.
Place of the application |
Processing time |
Outside the UK |
3 weeks |
Inside the UK |
8 weeks |
If you are applying from outside the UK and are willing to pay an additional fee, then the visa will be processed via priority processing. It will take around 5 days to receive a visa status with this route. You can pay for super-priority processing to receive the visa decision by the end of the day.
You can access priority processing if you have proved your identity in an interview at the UKVCAS centre or via the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app.
Application Type |
Fee |
Priority settlement visa service – out of country |
£500 |
Priority non-settlement visa service – out of country |
£500 |
Super priority visa service – out of country |
£1000 |
Super priority service – in-country |
£1000 |
Expedited processing – Priority service – in-country |
£500 |
There are other factors that may affect the processing time of your UK visa application. These include:
The UKVI is the busiest during the summer season, and other factors like the priorities of the Home Office may delay the processing time of the visa.
The country where you apply from may impact the visa processing time for various reasons. They are as follows:
Check ahead with the consulate in your country to avoid any processing delays.
If your application has insufficient or incorrect information then it takes longer to process the UK Skilled Worker Visa. There is a high chance the UKVI may stop processing and request additional information to give a decision.
To avoid this step, check the application carefully and ensure that all the necessary information and documents have been provided before submitting.
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