Unanswereda year ago
Can I expect my visa application to be approved by December 30th if the embassy says it takes up to 15 business days to process?
The embassy advises that it can take up to 15 business days (weekends and holidays excluded) to review and process your application. And I've booked my flight leaving London 30th December does this mean it will definitely be approved by the 30th ? I understand there can still be a chance of refusel they requested a flight ticket what I have produced please let me know 🙏
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The user is concerned about the processing time of their visa application submitted to the embassy, which can take up to 15 business days. They have a flight booked for December 30th and are unsure if their visa will be approved in time. Comments from the community suggest that it is generally risky to book flights before securing a visa, as processing can be delayed, especially around the holiday season.
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Anonymous ******************
Mate it could easily take 9-10 business days before "Your application has been rejected. Reason: no reason given. Please fill in our survey!" You ought to plan for this.
Esco *******
When was your intended date of arrival
Brian *********
Most people get a visa prior to booking travel 🧐
IVE ******************
OP@Brian ********
theres always one I guess haLuit *****************
@Brian ********
Or at least tickets wit option for free cancelling or changing dates.
John **********
Your 15 working day count starts on the 5th of December as that's when you last submitted documents. However the 5th was a holiday so start counting from the 6th. The 10th, 25th, 26th and 31st are also holidays. Not much you can do but keep your fingers crossed
Will ************
Would always allow at least a 6 week run in when applying for any visa.
Kurt *************
Why book before you even have visa?
Humble******
@Kurt ************
London requests flights to be purchased in advance.Kurt *************
HumbleJanken then should book a flight that can be changed atleast. I didnt know london required. Good to know thanks
IVE ******************
OP@Kurt ************
I got a little excited I guess hopefully new years eve in Thailand 🤞John *******
London embassy probably observed Christmas
IVE ******************
OPEmail pending approval then approved
John *******
IVE ALMOST MADE IT congrats
IVE ******************
OP@John ******
hi so there's a very good chance of it being approved before the 30th ? They requested documents twice the final time was flight ticket what I sent straight away it's still saying pending documents and I sent the flight ticket last FridayLuit *****************
IVE ALMOST MADE IT From last friday 5-12 till your flight 30-12 are exactly 15 days, so normally it should be just enough time.
Luit *****************
@John ******
25 and 26 I did count in 5 and 10 I forgot, because I did not notice anything different here...John *******
@Luit ****************
that doesn’t factor in that Dec 5, 10, 25 and 26 would be holidays.IVE ******************
OP@Luit ****************
true it's just a waiting game now 🙏Luit *****************
IVE ALMOST MADE IT Nobody knows exact when status is changing and how much time each status takes. I know it is really frustrating, but for yourself it is better not to check too often, it will only nerve you and not help to get it a minute sooner. Try to forget and relax. You cpould have prevented the stress by applying sooner, but now that is no option anymore.
IVE ******************
OP@Luit ****************
but it's still saying pending documents is that a concern as I submitted 21st NovemberEsco *******
IVE ALMOST MADE ITi have the same problem I am also in London, i applied 1st of December. Sent requested documents 4th December. My intended date of arrival is 5th of January 2026. When did you put your intended date of arrival for on your application?
IVE ******************
OP@Koyoto ****
hopefully late next week ? fingers crossedEsco *******
IVE ALMOST MADE ITpending documents, did yours change to pending approval and did you get an email for pending approval?
Koyoto *****
IVE ALMOST MADE IT Mine is saying pending document check but i sent off the documents 4th december
John **********
IVE ALMOST MADE IT bear in mind that processing time is 15 days from when you last submitted documents, not from when you first applied. Submitting documents resets the clock. Plus its high season and there are 5 holidays in December
IVE ******************
OP@Esco ******
hi 30th December I submitted 21st November requested more documents 2nd December then requested the final document 5th December but still saying pending documents
Has your changed to pending approval yet or still pending documents?
John *******
IVE ALMOST MADE IT I count only 14 days, so could go either way
DioPar******
You could apply a month prior, u still have time but it can take up to a month if there are issues
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