You may be able to pay for a faster decision on a visa or settlement (‘indefinite leave to remain’) application if you’re applying in the UK.
Decision within 5 working days
If you’re eligible you can choose the ‘priority service’ when you apply. It costs £500 in addition to the application fee.
A decision will be made within 5 working days of your UKVCAS appointment.
Decision by the end of the next working day
If you’re eligible you can choose the ‘super priority service’ when you apply. It costs £800 in addition to the application fee.
A decision will be made:
- by the end of the next working day after your UKVCAS appointment if your appointment is on a weekday;
- 2 working days after your UKVCAS appointment if your appointment is at the weekend.
What happens next
You’ll get an email when a decision has been made, followed by a decision letter in the post.
When you’ll get your biometric residence permit
You’ll usually receive your biometric residence permit (BRP) within 7 to 10 days of your decision.
When you might wait longer
You might wait longer for a decision if you need to provide more information. You’ll be told how and when to provide it.
