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How long does a priority UK student visa take?
The application process from outside the UK normally takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date you attend your appointment at the visa application centre. Some countries offer a priority application service which takes 5 working days, and/or a super-priority service which takes 1 day.
Is Priority visa available for UK?
The Super Priority and Priority Visa services are options for those who need to travel urgently. Super Priority Visa Service is available at VFS Global’s UK visa application centres in New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Do note that the eligibility for application for either of these services may vary.
How much is priority UK student visa?
If you’re eligible you can choose the ‘priority service’ when you apply. It costs £500 in addition to the application fee. You’ll get a decision within 5 working days.
Will there be a visa interview for UK student visa?
As part of your Student Visa application, you may be asked to attend an interview with a UKVI caseworker. Interviews are conducted via video link to the UK and usually take place at your local Visa Application Centre. UKVI will use your interview to check that you are a genuine student. Why you want to come to the UK.
Who is eligible for priority visa?
All customers may apply for the Super Priority Visa service apart from applicants who are applying for visas to visit other Commonwealth countries, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), ECAA, EUSS, EEA and British National Overseas (BNO) applications.
Who is eligible for priority visa UK?
All customers may apply for the Priority Visa service apart from applicants who are applying for visas to visit other Commonwealth countries, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), ECAA, EUSS, EEA and British National Overseas (BNO) applications.
Who can apply for UK priority visa?
You must be in the UK and hold a valid Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Tier 4 Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) visa to be able to apply under this service.
Are UK visa applications open?
Updated information to explain that overseas services will remain open but dependent on local country restrictions, and that our in-country immigration services (UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services, Service and Support Centres and English Language Test centres) will remain open.
Is Priority service available for UK visa in India?
Priority / Super Priority Visa Services will be available at some UK Visa Application Centres for all visa categories. Priority Visa Services will be available at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai (South), New Delhi, Pune.