We process most temporary entry visa applications within 10 days. Please note that these times are subject to change depending on the type of application and our current workloads.
Where possible, you should allow four to six weeks for processing as applications can take longer if we need any extra information, if documents require verification, or if there is anything in a medical or X-ray certificate which needs to be followed up.
You should be advised of a more accurate processing time when we receive your application.
Our current timeliness standards are:
Work
69% processed within 10 days
86% processed within 30 days
96% processed within 60 days
Visitor
87% processed within 10 days
95% processed within 30 days
98% processed within 60 days
Student
81% processed within 10 days
93% processed within 30 days
98% processed within 60 days
Returning resident's visa
87% processed within 10 days
94% processed within 30 days
98% processed within 60 days