The different types of UK visas and their processing times:

  • A visit visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A student visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A standard visitor visa has a processing time of 3 weeks
  • A scale-up worker visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A creative worker visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A start-up visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • An Innovator Founder visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • An Indian Young Professionals Scheme visa has a processing time of 3 weeks
  • A High Potential Individual visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A graduate route visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A Global Talent route visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A Health and Care Worker visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • A child student visa has a processing time of 8 weeks
  • Family visas have a processing time of 12 weeks