Check visa application processing times

To use our processing time tool, select the visa you applied for and the date you applied. Then select the 'Check processing times' button. 

If you have not applied yet, select the visa you want to apply for and when you want to apply. You can select a date up to 2 weeks in the future.

What the results show

You will see a timeline that shows:

• the date you applied, or intend to apply on
• the date when 50% of applications will be processed
• the date when 80% of applications will be processed, and
• today’s date, so you can see where you are in relation to the processing timeframes. 

Both the 50% and the 80% figures are calculated using working days. ‘Working days’ excludes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

This timeframe is only a guide 

It is based on current application processing timeframes. It may change when we update the processing times.

In some situations, your application may take longer than the estimated time. For example, if we have to contact you to ask for more information. Find out about how to check the status of your application:

Checking your visa application status