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

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Oct 23, 2025

6 months ago

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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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I got mine in 48 hours, I was flying within the week

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Manfred **********

Makes sense, doesn't it?

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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.

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Lateese ******

Thanks for sharing this.

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