United Kingdom

Priority services resumed for new marriage, family visa applications

28 Feb 23

UNITED KINGDOM

IMPACT — MEDIUM

The Home Office recently resumed priority services for new marriage and family visa applications.

Key Points:

  • As of Feb. 20, individuals can now use priority services when submitting new marriage and family visa applications.
  • Family visa applications submitted with priority services will be processed in 30 business days instead of 60 business days.
  • Fees are higher for priority services. More information regarding the resumption of priority services for new marriage and family visa applications is available here.

BAL Analysis: The Home Office resumed priority services for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine to reduce backlogs for eligible visa applicants.

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