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Priority Services
You may be able to pay for a faster decision on a visa or settlement (‘indefinite leave to remain’) application. Using the ‘priority service’ means you’ll usually get a decision within 5 working days, or 30 working days for Family visa applications from outside the UK.
Using the ‘super priority service’ for visa and settlement applications means you’ll usually get a decision by the end of the next working day.
It can take longer to get a decision, for example, if the Home Office needs to ask you for more information.
If you’re in the UK:
- you must have permission to be here to apply for the priority or super priority service
- you can only pay for a faster decision on certain visas
Using the priority service
If you’re eligible you can choose the ‘priority service’ when you apply. You’ll need to pay £500 in addition to the application fee.
Using the ‘priority service’ means you’ll usually get a decision within 5 working days.
Using the priority service usually takes up to 30 working days for Family visa applications from outside the UK if you’re applying as a:
- partner or spouse
- parent
- child
- adult coming to be cared for by a relative
Using the super priority service
If you’re eligible you can choose the ‘super priority service’ when you apply. You’ll need to pay £1,000 in addition to the application fee. You’ll usually get a decision:
- by the end of the next working day after your appointment, if your appointment is on a weekday
- 2 working days after your appointment, if your appointment is at the weekend or on a bank holiday
Applying with family members
For each family member applying with you, you’ll need to pay an additional:
£500, to get a decision within 5 working days
£1,000, to get a decision by the end of the next working day
Every family member will need to pay for a faster decision. You’ll get a decision for everyone at the same time.

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