UK Visa Renewal (Extension) and Switching Processing Time 2023
In 2023, the visa extension or switching processing time UK is usually 8 weeks for Spouse, Partner, Tier 1 Entrepreneur, Skilled Workers (Tier 2), Students (Tier 4), and Visitor. In January 2023, there are no reported delays in the priority and super priority extension or switching visa processing time UK.
Extension Visa UK Processing Time 2023
Home Office service standards for UK visa extension processing time in 2023 is 8 weeks (40 working days).
Priority
Priority visa processing time for extension or switching applications is 5 working day.
The additional cost of priority service is £500.
Super Priority
Super priority visa processing time for extension or switching applications is by next working day.
The additional cost of super priority service is £800.
UK Visa Extension Processing Time for Renewal and Switching 2023
| Application Type | Standards |
|---|---|
| Super Priority (£800) | Next Working Day |
| Priority (£500) | 5 Working Days |
| Spouse (Partner) | 8 Weeks |
| Visitor | 8 Weeks |
| Other Non-PBS | 8 Weeks |
| Tier 1 Entrepreneur | 8 Weeks |
| Tier 1 Other | 8 Weeks |
| Skilled Worker (Tier 2) | 8 Weeks |
| Student (Tier 4) | 8 Weeks |
| T5 Temporary Worker | 8 Weeks |
| ECAA | 8 Weeks |
Enquiry Form
*What happens next?
Multilingual qualified London based immigration specialists will get back to you, usually within 2-3 working days. If you have not attached any documents, then the UK based Law firm may ask for the relevant Case-Specific Document(s) such as Refusal Letters, Deportation Orders, Application Forms etc. Moreover, after reviewing the papers and information, the legal advisor may advise a course of action and quote the fees for processing the application.
Have a wonderful day!
UK Spouse Visa Extension (Renewal) and Switching Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 12,370 applicants applied for spouse visa renewal or switching application.
Home Office assessed 2,641 applications as non-straightforward.
UK spouse visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 98.6% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Priority Spouse Visa UK Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 1 applicant applied for priority spouse visa renewal or switching application.
Home Office assessed no application as non-straightforward.
Priority spouse visa UK renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 100% straightforward applications was within 5 working days.
Super Priority Spouse Visa Renewal Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 3,399 applicants applied for super priority spouse visa renewal or switching application.
Home Office assessed 427 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority spouse visa UK renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 99.5% straightforward applications was by next working day.
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 1,129 applicants applied for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 191 applications as non-straightforward.
Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 98.5% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Priority Tier 1 Entrepreneur Renewal Timelines
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 108 applicants applied for priority Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 17 applications as non-straightforward.
Priority Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 93.4% straightforward applications was within 5 working days.
Super Priority Tier 1 Entrepreneur Renewal Timelines
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 21 applicants applied for super priority Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 2 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority (aka premium or express) Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 94.7% straightforward applications was by next working day.
Tier 1 Other
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 76 applicants applied for Tier 1 Other visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 26 applications as non-straightforward.
Tier 1 Other visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 94% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Priority Tier 1 Other
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 143 applicants applied for Tier 1 Other priority applications.
Home Office assessed 17 applications as non-straightforward.
Priority Tier 1 Other visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 68.3% straightforward applications was within 5 working days.
Skilled Worker (Tier 2) Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 29,281 applicants applied for Skilled Worker visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 2,142 applications as non-straightforward.
Skilled worker visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 91.9% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Priority Skilled Worker Visa Renewal Timelines
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 9,847 applicants applied for priority Skilled Worker visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 813 applications as non-straightforward.
Priority Skilled Worker visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 85.2% straightforward applications was within 5 working days.
Super Priority Skilled Worker Visa Renewal Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 2,946 applicants applied for super priority skilled worker visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 300 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority (aka premium or express) skilled worker visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 97.4% straightforward applications was by next working day.
Student (Tier 4) Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 13,227 applicants applied for student visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 938 applications as non-straightforward.
Student visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 99.8% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Priority Student Visa Renewal Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 2,690 applicants applied for priority student visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 648 applications as non-straightforward.
Priority student visa extension or switching processing time for 99% straightforward applications was within 5 working days.
Super Priority Student Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 495 applicants applied for super priority student visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 92 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority student visa renewal or switching processing time for 98.3% straightforward applications was by next working day.
T5 Temporary Worker Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 438 applicants applied for T5 Temporary Worker visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 12 applications as non-straightforward.
T5 Temporary Worker visa renewal (extension) or switching processing time for 93.9% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Priority T5 Temporary Worker Visa Renewal Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 100 applicants applied for priority T5 Temporary Worker visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 27 applications as non-straightforward.
Priority T5 Temporary Worker visa extension or switching processing time for 84.9% straightforward applications was within 5 working days.
Super Priority T5 Temporary Worker Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 115 applicants applied for super priority T5 Temporary Worker visa extension.
Home Office assessed 5 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority T5 Temporary Worker visa extension processing time for 99.1% straightforward applications was by next working day.
UK Visitor Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 289 applicants applied for visitor visa extension.
Home Office assessed no application as non-straightforward.
UK visitor visa extension processing time for 56.1% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept), Home Office received no priority or super priority visitor visa extension application.
Other Non-PBS Visa Extension Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 496 applicants applied for Other Non-PBS visa extension or switching application.
Home Office assessed 57 applications as non-straightforward.
Other Non-PBS visa renewal or switching processing time for 98.2% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Priority Other Non-PBS
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept), Home Office received no priority Other Non-PBS application.
Super Priority Other Non-PBS
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 37 applicants applied for super priority Other Non-PBS visa.
Home Office assessed 5 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority Other Non-PBS visa renewal processing time for 96.9% straightforward applications was by next working day.
ECAA
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 4,458 applicants applied for ECAA.
Home Office assessed 83 applications as non-straightforward.
ECAA processing time for 99.9% straightforward applications was within 8 weeks.
Applications under ECAA route are not eligible for priority and super priority service.
