Processing times in Singapore

Processing times for non-settlement visa applications (tourist, business visit, student, returning resident visas) is 5 working days from the date you submit your documents and biometric data at the visa application centre. If the UK Border Agency requires more time to decide your visa application or to make more detailed enquiries, your application may take up to 30 days to process.

Processing times for settlement visa applications (spouses, civil partners and other family members applying to settle in the UK) can take up to 10 weeks.

Please note: As visa applications are assessed individually, the processing times may vary. Passports may be ready for collection either before or after the times given above.

When to submit your application

You can start the visa application process up to 3 months in advance of your planned travel date. The UK Border Agency advises you to start the visa application process at least 5-10 weeks prior to your planned travel date. This should allow you enough time to complete your visa application form, submit your biometrics, prepare your supporting documents and for the UK Border Agency to process your visa application. You should not make your travel arrangements to enter or transit through the United Kingdom until you have received your visa.

Guide to processing times

This UK Border Agency guide gives visa applicants information on how long their applications may take based on recent visa processing performance. The guide cannot be used as a guarantee of individual visa application processing times. Visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing times may vary.
The Guide to Processing Times can be found on the UK Border Agency Visa Services website.

Customer Service Standards

UK Border Agency visa processing standards set out the processing time targets that apply to our visa application centres worldwide. Information on our processing time standards can be found on the UK Border Agency Visa Services website.