Are you planning to take a trip to the UK? It’s better to buck up as the UK visa department announces an updated waiting period to receive your visa. The waiting period gets extended by 7 weeks which is a long span. So it’s a good idea to start planning your awaited trip way. The hiatus to curb your plans due to the waiting period would act as a spoiler otherwise
The Three-Week Waiting Period Got Extended To 7 Week
Families had to wait indefinitely to travel to the UK due to longer-term visa processing issues. Flight schedules are now under impact by London Heathrow Airport’s plan to restrict the amount of leaving passengers to 100,000 per day in order to reduce lines, luggage delays, and cancellations.
The restricted urgency and extreme priority services, which provide quicker handling of visiting visas from the UAE, were once again offered by the British consulate on July 15. They provided much-needed relief to those still waiting for their travel documents. Where appropriate, UKVI continues to address urgent and sympathetic cases. UKVI is now prioritising the Ukraine Scheme applications. As a result, processing times for requests for visitation, transit, study, employment, and family visas may get extended.
Also Read:UAE Passport Holders Will Be Able To Travel To UK Visa-Free From 2023
What Are The Deciding Factors Of UK Visa That Is Responsible For Processing Time?
The difficulty of the matter depends on various factors. Find the major ones below
1. Such as if it entails determining whether or not relatives of the EEA’s extended family have subsidiary rights under Article 8 of the ECHR;
2. Concerns about the necessary qualifications, such as criminal
3. Taking into account any problematic migration history
4. Any doubts concerning the documents’ veracity
5. The number of documents offered
6. Whether additional research is necessary or if there’s a scheduled interview
7. The caseworkers’ capacity and the time of the year
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