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What is the typical timeframe for visa approval from the UK embassy in London?

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Mar 5, 2025

a year ago

James *******

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Anyone who’s recently been approved by the London / UK embassy have a rough timeframe for approval?

Applied on the 21st February, request for more information on the 24th February, sent back same day and still in processing. 

Remote worker for a uk Ltd company.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Users share their experiences and timelines regarding visa approvals from the UK embassy in London. One user applied on February 21 and responded to a request for additional information on February 24, but has not received further updates. Others provide insight into their own application timelines, noting that approvals can vary, with some suggesting quick responses from London typically taking 2-5 days.

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a year ago

James *******

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London is widely recognised as one of the fastest embassies mate, so this isn’t about impatience. I just want to see if others are experiencing similar delays to determine whether there’s a backlog or a potential issue with my application.

a year ago

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James *******

Geoffrey ********

same, currently applied on 25 Feb, got requested more documents on 26, sent everything on 28. Then no updates since

a year ago

James *******

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Tough! At least i'm not on my own, thanks mate.

a year ago

James *******

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Same, I just sent them one months statement and they didn’t ask for any more in their request for more info’s

a year ago

Ryan ********

@James ******

hi mate when you applied through London did they ask for 3 months bank statements or just the recent one ? Thanks

a year ago

Geoffrey ********

@Ryan *******

I just gave 1month statement with 12k£. I havn't got any request for more yet

a year ago

Ryan ********

great thanks 👌🏼

a year ago

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Ryan ********

Andi ***********

Have you contacted them again? London is very quick with approvals 2-5 days.

a year ago

James *******

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@Andi **********

I don't want to come across as pushy as it's not hugely detrimental as I don't have a flight booked just yet. I more just want it for my peace of mind and then I'll look to fly around late March.

a year ago

James *******

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Thanks mate!

a year ago

Andi ***********

@James ******

I see . Did you put late March as your arrival in Thailand?

a year ago

James *******

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@Andi **********