Visa processing times: applications outside the UK

Visa processing times: applications outside the UK

Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.

UK visa holders face ongoing issues with e-visa system

Many UK visa holders are struggling due to the government’s transition to an e-visa system, which began on 31 December 2024.   Legal experts say the ongoing issues are making it difficult for individuals to prove their immigration status, affecting their ability to travel, rent homes, and work legally.  Kerim Salim Aytufan, an immigration expert from LexLegal, said that his clients are facing significant challenges. Ismail, a 65-year-old chef fr…

Home Office announces further delays to the e-Visa scheme

The Home Office has again extended the deadline for implementing its eVisa scheme. The scheme was initially due to come into effect on January 1, 2025 but because of multiple problems, it was delayed until April 1, 2025. People with the right to be in the UK were told they could use expired documents to prove their immigration status. The Home Office has now updated its guidance to say that migrants should continue to use these expired documents…