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Student Visa processing times

Home Office service standards for receiving your Student Visa when applying in the UK

Find out more here.

Applications by Standard Service (£490)

  • For the Standard service it usually takes approximately 8 weeks after submitting biometrics to get a decision 
  • The process could take longer, for example if you are invited to an interview
  • You should not book any travel abroad until you have received your visa decision and accessed your eVisa

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Applications by Priority Service (£990)

  • For the Priority service it usually takes approximately 5 working days after submitting biometrics to get a decision
  • The process could take longer, for example if you are invited to an interview
  • You should not book any travel abroad until you have received your visa decision and accessed your eVisa

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Applications by Super Priority (£1,490)

  • For the Super Priority service it usually takes 1 working day after submitting biometrics to get a decision
  • Your passport and documents should be returned to you on the day of the appointment.
  • You should not book any travel abroad until you have received your visa decision and accessed your eVisa

ℹ️ There are no actions available to you or the University that would make this process quicker.

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Contact Us

Student Immigration Team (Advice)

Student Immigration Team (Advice and Compliance)

Today 2pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday drop-in at Hutton Hub
Ask Herts (Hutton Hub), College Lane