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I have recently applied for a UK transit visa. I had to apply last minute because I was only told on short notice that I needed a transit visa. When I applied they told me it would take 15 working days. I applied for it in the Netherlands. Does anyone know if 15 working days will be when a decision Is made or will that be when my passport is ready for collection?






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Are UK visas taking longer to process?

Travelling through the UKTransit visa applications are currently taking on average 6 weeks to process. We are working hard to process applications to get back to the 3-week service standard.

Are UK visas delayed?

All priority services for entry clearance applications under the work, study, and family routes have been temporarily suspended since mid-March 2022. As a result, the processing times for all overseas UK visa applications are expected to exceed 3 weeks from the appointment date.

How long does it take for a transit visa to be approved?

In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful. Sometimes it can take up to 30 days if more time is needed, and up to 45 days, for example if extra documents are required.

Why are UK visas getting delayed?

This is in addition to unpredictable levels of demand across all visa routes globally, following the easing of travel restrictions into the UK. As a result, applications for study, work and family visas are taking longer to process, with Standard Visitor visas currently taking an average of 6 weeks to process."



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