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How long does it typically take to get a Non-O visa approved through the London consulate?
UPDATE: Approved after 10 working days. Thanks all :)
It's been 10 days since submitting my application but it's still showing 'pending document checks'... is this normal?
FYI: Applying through London consulate for a Non O.
It's been 10 days since submitting my application but it's still showing 'pending document checks'... is this normal?
FYI: Applying through London consulate for a Non O.
Answer summary
The user asked if it's normal for their Non-O visa application, submitted through the London consulate, to still show 'pending document checks' after 10 days. Community responses indicated that delays are common due to high application volumes, with typical processing times ranging from 10 days to several weeks. Many shared personal experiences confirming that patience is often required during the visa approval process.
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Alan ********
Yes, if they wanted or want anything more they will be in touch but it's normal now, especially as they are flooded with applications under the present chaos.
Todd *******
Mine took 2 days in September
Robin *******
Yes quite normal if they need anything else they will contact you, mine took around 3 weeks
Tom *********
OPGot the approval and email from London consulate today... in total 10 working days and no additional document request.
Best of luck to all those who are waiting :)
Best of luck to all those who are waiting :)
Jo *********
Mine took 17 days in November through London
Tom *********
OPThanks Jo.... I think I just need to learn how to be patient!
Jo *********
Tom Woodyer I was panicking as well at the time 🙈
Nick ********
Yes very normal pal and try and be patient because I reapplied thinking the same and ended up with 2 non-o visas!! 😆
Barney ***************
Mine took 5 weeks at London embassy. End of November to Xmas Eve. Don't panic, they're on it. if there was an issue they'd have been in touch.
Tom *********
OPThanks :)
Dave ********
It took about 3 weeks for mine to be approved out of the London consulate and that was last October. Plus the telephone line is useless, it’s never answered.
Robert ********
5 weeks for ours
Jair ******
NYC. Applied Nov 24th, still waiting. I think they prioritize based on travel date and my travel date is Feb.
Daniel ********
Took me nearly a month to get my documents approved. LA consulate.
John **********
London claims 15 working days so you might need to wait a bit yet
BluePoo*******
Hi Tom,
I am going through similar with London, but for a workation DTV.
Applied: 24th Dec
Further documents requested: 8th January (11:00am)
Supplied documents: 8th January (14:00pm)
No updates so far, current date: 20th January
I am going through similar with London, but for a workation DTV.
Applied: 24th Dec
Further documents requested: 8th January (11:00am)
Supplied documents: 8th January (14:00pm)
No updates so far, current date: 20th January
Tom *********
OPBluePoodle1492 Thanks for the timeline...
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