The processing time for a UK work visa ranges from 3 to 8 weeks, depending on where you are applying from.
The processing time for work visas from outside the UK is below.
| Type | Processing Time |
| Skilled worker visa | 3 weeks |
| Health and Care worker | 3 weeks |
| Global Talent | 3 weeks |
| Scale-up worker | 3 weeks |
| High Potential Individual (HPI) | 3 weeks |
| Temporary work visa | 3 weeks |
| Innovator Founder | 3 weeks |
The processing time for work visas applied from inside the UK is below.
| Type | Processing Time |
| Skilled Worker | 8 weeks |
| Health and Care Workers | 8 weeks |
| Global Business Mobility visas | 8 weeks |
| Temporary Work visas (selected categories) | 8 weeks |
| Innovator Founder | 8 weeks |
| Global Talent | 8 weeks |
| High Potential Individual (HPI) | 8 weeks |
| Scale-up Worker | 8 weeks |