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.