Can my spouse receive an emergency UK visa to visit a funeral?

The short answer is 'no', there are some provisions in UK law that cover emergency cases but attending a funeral is not covered. There are no short cuts.

1. How do I get an emergency visa for the UK?
2. How do I apply for an emergency visa?
3. Who can apply for an emergency travel document?
4. How long does it take to get a spouse visa UK?
5. How do I know my UK visa is approved?
6. How do I know if my UK visa is rejected?
7. What qualifies as emergency visa appointment?
8. What constitutes emergency visa?
9. How long is an emergency visa good for?
10. How much is a emergency passport?
11. How quickly can you get an emergency passport?
12. How fast can you get an emergency passport?

How do I get an emergency visa for the UK?

You might need to attend an appointment at your nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate after you apply online. You'll be told after you've submitted your application whether you need an appointment. You'll need to give a contact telephone number and email address as part of your application.

How do I apply for an emergency visa?

Expedited Appointment Procedure

Schedule a regular appointment, even if it does not meet your needs. Before you can schedule your appointment, you must complete DS-160 form, pay the non-refundable visa fee, and so on. Send an emergency appointment request to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Who can apply for an emergency travel document?

You can apply for an emergency travel document if all the following apply: you're a British national. you're outside the UK. your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, is full, has recently expired or is with HM Passport Office or a foreign embassy.

How long does it take to get a spouse visa UK?

What is the processing time for UK spouse visa? Standard processing time of a spouse visa entry clearance application is three months. More complex applications can take up to six months.

How do I know my UK visa is approved?

If you are applying from the UK, then you should receive a letter or email that confirms that your application is approved. Once approved, your Biometric Residence Permit should arrive with you by courier within 7 - 10 days of receiving your decision letter.

How do I know if my UK visa is rejected?

If an applicants visa has been rejected, he/she will be notified of the same in writing, with the reason for the refusal also mentioned. A visa can be refused under the points-based system, which is the UK's immigration management system.

What qualifies as emergency visa appointment?

The emergency appointment is limited to applicants who have not been refused a visa in the last six months at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. Documents required are: Evidence the student has paid the SEVIS fee (if applicable).

What constitutes emergency visa?

If you are applying for a nonimmigrant visa and you have an urgent medical or humanitarian need to travel and you are unable to schedule an appointment that will accommodate travel, you may request an emergency appointment.

How long is an emergency visa good for?

Visa waiver program: Ninety-day maximum; 30-day extensions available in cases of emergency.

How much is a emergency passport?

Emergency passport costs

An emergency passport adds a $60 expedited service fee to your regular passport purchase fees. If this is a first-time passport, expect to pay $135, plus the expedited service fee. A passport renewal costs $110.

How quickly can you get an emergency passport?

In an emergency situation (the death or serious illness of a family member), we can issue you an emergency travel document on the same day. In all other circumstances, you will have to wait a minimum of eight working days to get your passport and the application should be lodged in person at the Passport Office.

How fast can you get an emergency passport?

An emergency passport is any passport that is needed faster than 6-8 weeks. An emergency passport can be processed within 24 hours (1 business day) if necessary.