Current UK visa waiting time?

[Batty]

Any feedback out there on current waiting times for UK visit visa?  Looking to here from people who have applied in last few months if thats ok.  The wife applied on July 10th and we were told about 4 weeks - but we fly on August 14th (hopefuly, if she is aproved).  Its too early to be getting nervous about it and there is bugger all I can do about it anyway, but it would help me relax a little if others have had there visa back in just a few weeks? 

 

Mods, if this is a re-hash of a regular topic I appologise, go ahead and delete it.

 

 

[Tony M]

It is between 12 and 15 working days.

[Batty]

One hour after posting this we got the message through that her passport is in Bangkok, so that was 11 working days.  Not bad. 

[PaoloR]

32 days May-June 8th (4th successful application)

[AliG]

Just received one for my gf applied on 9th July and received passport back with visa yesterday

[lagavulin1]

13 hours ago, Batty said:

One hour after posting this we got the message through that her passport is in Bangkok, so that was 11 working days.  Not bad. 

For info the current expected waiting times are given on the VFS website. 

P. 

[NightSky]

My wife's visa arrived today, it took about 3 weeks.

 

 

[Binger]

Wife went yesterday and was told 15 working days not including weekends hope sooner 

[Jip99]

1 minute ago, Binger said:

Wife went yesterday and was told 15 working days not including weekends hope sooner 

 

 

Standard advice from VfS staff.

[rasg]

On 7/25/2019 at 6:08 AM, Batty said:

Any feedback out there on current waiting times for UK visit visa?  Looking to here from people who have applied in last few months if thats ok.  The wife applied on July 10th and we were told about 4 weeks - but we fly on August 14th (hopefuly, if she is aproved).  Its too early to be getting nervous about it and there is bugger all I can do about it anyway, but it would help me relax a little if others have had there visa back in just a few weeks? 

 

It should be fine as long as it's approved but they specifically advise that you don't buy flight tickets until the visa has been granted.

[sandyf]

13 hours ago, rasg said:

It should be fine as long as it's approved but they specifically advise that you don't buy flight tickets until the visa has been granted.

That statement is more for their benefit than yours. Every application is presented on the basis of personal circumstances and a return ticket, particularly if together, can be a fairly good indication of an intention to return. It really is a judgement call.

I have always bought the flight tickets about 8 or 9 months before the trip, paid the accommodation before the application and then said so in the sponsor letter.

[theoldgit]

On 7/27/2019 at 9:18 AM, sandyf said:

That statement is more for their benefit than yours. Every application is presented on the basis of personal circumstances and a return ticket, particularly if together, can be a fairly good indication of an intention to return. It really is a judgement call.

I have always bought the flight tickets about 8 or 9 months before the trip, paid the accommodation before the application and then said so in the sponsor letter.

Whilst it's fair to suggest that the advice from the UKVI not to purchase a non refundable flight ticket could be perceived as protecting their back sides, it's also fair to say that proof of a return flight ticket doesn't prove that the ticket holder will actually leave the UK, some might consider that the loss of an unused portion of a cheap return ticket is a small price to pay for allowing the visa holder to enter the UK.
You are of course correct when you point out that travel arrangements are only part of a far bigger picture.
My girlfriend/wife has always purchased tickets in advance of her visa applications, adding in her covering letter that she is aware of the advice but is satisfied that her applications have all been genuine and fully compliant.   

[sandyf]

On 7/27/2019 at 1:11 PM, theoldgit said:

Whilst it's fair to suggest that the advice from the UKVI not to purchase a non refundable flight ticket could be perceived as protecting their back sides, it's also fair to say that proof of a return flight ticket doesn't prove that the ticket holder will actually leave the UK, some might consider that the loss of an unused portion of a cheap return ticket is a small price to pay for allowing the visa holder to enter the UK.
You are of course correct when you point out that travel arrangements are only part of a far bigger picture.
My girlfriend/wife has always purchased tickets in advance of her visa applications, adding in her covering letter that she is aware of the advice but is satisfied that her applications have all been genuine and fully compliant.   

Quite. Whether it is a visa applic ation or a job application I believe a clear and concise presentation makes life so much easier in checking the application, clarity and a sense of purpose go a long way. I also believe that having costed and paid for a large part of the anticipated expenses available funds would take on a lot less significance. Estimates on travel and accommodation are very much like the length of a piece of string.