UK Visa Processing Time

Worried about how long your UK visa will take? VisaWatch gives you real processing times from real applicants — so you can plan with confidence. COMMUNITY-POWERED DATA Every statistic comes from people who've been through the same process. Submit your own timeline and instantly access data from thousands of verified applications. FREE FOR EVERYONE • Average processing time for your visa type • Minimum and maximum wait times • Live data updated daily • Standard Visitor, Student, Skilled Worker, Family Visa, Health & Care, Global Talent, Graduate Route, Youth Mobility UNLOCK FULL STATS — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Percentile breakdown — P25, P50, P75, P90 wait times • 6-month trend — is the queue getting faster or slower? • Recent velocity — last 30 vs last 90 days • Decision distribution — how long do most people wait? • Nationality comparison — how does your country compare? • Channel breakdown — VFS, online, premium service • Outcome rates — approval vs refusal percentages • Seasonal patterns — best and worst months to apply • Advanced filters — nationality, date range, location No subscription. No monthly fee. Pay once, use forever. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your visa type 2. See the community average instantly 3. Submit your own timeline to help others 4. Unlock full stats for deep analysis PRIVACY FIRST We collect only what you choose to share. No personal details, no passport numbers. Just anonymous processing timelines to help the community. Download free. No sign-up required to browse stats.