Many customers choose priority visa services when time is of the essence for travel, work, study, or family reasons. These optional paid upgrades, offered by authorities like UK Visas and Immigration (often through partners such as VFS Global), allow applicants to receive faster decisions on their visa applications.
By selecting the priority service, customers typically get a decision within 5 working days (or around 30 working days for certain family visas from outside the UK), compared to standard processing times that can take several weeks or months. For even greater urgency, the super priority service often delivers a decision by the end of the next working day after the biometrics appointment.
This expedited option is especially popular among business travelers, professionals with tight job start dates, students facing course commencement deadlines, or individuals with pressing personal commitments. While it involves an additional fee (commonly around £500–£1,000 depending on the service and location), many find the speed and certainty well worth the investment for peace of mind and reduced waiting anxiety.
“I was facing a tight deadline to start my new job in the UK, and the standard processing time just wasn’t going to cut it. After some research, I opted for the priority visa service — and I’m so glad I did! I submitted my application, attended my biometrics appointment, and received a positive decision in just 4 working days. The extra fee was worth every penny for the peace of mind and speed — no more sleepless nights wondering if I’d make my start date. Highly recommend this upgrade if time is critical for your travel, work, or study plans. Thank you to the team for making the process smooth and stress-free!”
Jonathan D’silva , Approved for Skilled Worker Visa.
Customers applying for priority visas needs to be cautious
Customers should check eligibility for their specific visa type and location, as availability can vary.
