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Do earlier travel dates lead to faster visa application processing times in London?

Anonymous *************
asked Oct 23, 2025
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Noticed a pattern in speed of application processing (at least in London), it appears applications with the earliest travel dates are prioritised.
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There is a noticeable trend in London where visa applications with earlier travel dates seem to be prioritized. A user shared their experience of obtaining a visa in just 48 hours due to imminent travel, while another user noted their visa was approved in 8 working days despite having a flight booked for January 3rd, indicating that processing times can vary.
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Ray *****
Ray *****
I got mine in 48 hours, I was flying within the week
Manfred **********
Manfred **********
Makes sense, doesn't it?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
That might not be the case. My flight is booked for the 3rd of January and got the visa approved yesterday. It took 8 working days the whole process. Also London and under Muay Thai.
Lateese ******
Lateese ******
Thanks for sharing this.

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