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May 20, 2022

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John ******************

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My partner has applied for a Uk visit visa, does anyone have any experience of how long it takes to issue, thanks in advance.

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The processing time for a UK visit visa varies significantly among applicants, with estimates ranging from 10 days to several months. On average, many applicants report receiving their visas within 2 to 6 weeks. Some have opted for expedited services, paying extra for faster processing, which can guarantee a two-week turnaround. However, delays can occur, especially during busy periods, such as the current situation with Ukraine refugee visas.

David *********

Applied on 28 th march at VFS Bkk gf passport arrived back on 29 April

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Simon **********

We applied about 3 weeks ago, when my gf went in they offered an expedited service for

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THB which guaranteed a two week service. The quoted time was 6 weeks without any extra payment.

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John ******************

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was not offered the 2 week service…which would of been no problem….

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Gwydion *******

Received this email today. So 9-10 weeks...

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Gyorgy ********

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Thomas ********

Spouse visa. 3 months so far and informed it will be another 3 months

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Mark ********

Non o family visa 1 week

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Ian *****

We got ours in 3 weeks, 10 days for the answer and then another week for passport returned

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Pete *********

We have been waiting 7 weeks now.

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Gwydion *******

same. Did biometrics on

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. Nothing back yet. Already had to cancel one flight. To the OP I would pay the 11k for express service if you want to go within the next 3 months.

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John ******************

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. That’s a long time 🙏 you here shortly

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Pete *********

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Fire me a message if you get yours through and I will do the same. Might mean we are close 😂

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Gwydion *******

well I got an email today... But it wasn't good news! :(

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yeah.. exactly the same day as us!

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Wish. Had done the express service now.

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2 weeks

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Liam ********

It took my partner 2 weeks from when the application went in

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Bob *********

The latest on the. Gov. UK Web site is Standard visitor visa applications are currently taking on average 6 weeks to process. We are working hard to process applications to get back to the 3-week service standard. They are a bit busy with Ukraine refugee visas at present due to the war

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Dave ********

Our application took about 2 weeks to get back from India.

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Will ************

Anywhere from 10 days to a couple of months. A lot get refused

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Alan *********

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the deal maker is a letter from the employer.

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John ******************

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, thank you, this is our 4 th application, all other applications were approved

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Gordon ********

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4 already, should be us asking you for advice. Me and my partner got UK Visa in 7 days for an extra fee.

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