Visa

UK visa application query

UK visa application query
  1. How can I check my UK visa application status?
  2. Can I track my GWF visa application?
  3. How do I contact the UKVI?
  4. How do I contact UKVI by email?
  5. How do I know my visa is approved?
  6. How long does UK visa decision take?
  7. What is a GWF number in UK visa application?
  8. Why is my UK visa taking so long?
  9. Where is the GWF number on a UK visa?
  10. Can I edit my UK visa application after submission?
  11. What is a prime time appointment UK visa?
  12. How can I check my UK status?

How can I check my UK visa application status?

Whilst you cannot currently track your own individual visa application, the GOV.UK website is trialling a new visa processing times service. This will tell you how long it is currently taking to process a visa application in the country from which you are applying.

Can I track my GWF visa application?

You can track your application using the reference number on your receipt, which is issued to you on the day of your appointment. If you have opted for the SMS service you will be notified via SMS and email regarding the status of your application.

How do I contact the UKVI?

If you have been unable to find information that you are looking for or you have a general enquiry about UK Visas and Immigration's application process, you can contact UKVI using the details below: [email protected]. Phone: 27-21-3001926 (Africa region – South Africa) / +44 1243 213 322 (UK)

How do I contact UKVI by email?

Telephone: 0800 678 1767, open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Calls are free of charge. Email: [email protected].

How do I know my visa is approved?

Check the Status of Your Visa

You can check the status of your application any time at this website: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. Please wait at least three business days following your visa interview to check on the status of your application.

How long does UK visa decision take?

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you've applied online to extend a UK Ancestry visa. When you apply, you'll be told if you can pay to get a faster decision.

What is a GWF number in UK visa application?

You must include your name, date of birth, nationality and your Global Web Form (GWF) reference number. Your GWF reference number was given to you when you first applied. You can find it on emails and letters from the Home Office about your application.

Why is my UK visa taking so long?

Due to the ongoing global impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19), disruptions to local travel and courier routes have increased UK visa processing time in some regions and countries. These delays mean that it may take longer than usual for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to assess entry clearance applications.

Where is the GWF number on a UK visa?

You can find your GWF xxxxxxxxx reference number in the emails you have received from UK Visas & Immigration.

Can I edit my UK visa application after submission?

If you want to change something in your application after you've sent it contact UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI ). You can ask to cancel your application. Your fee will only be refunded if UKVI has not started processing your application.

What is a prime time appointment UK visa?

UK Visa Additional Services: Prime Time appointment service. The prime time appointment service is open from Monday to Thursday between 16:00 and 19:00. This service allows applicants, who pay an additional fee, to lodge their applications outside normal opening hours (Monday to Friday 08:00 to 14:00)

How can I check my UK status?

After you get your decision letter, you can view your pre-settled or settled status online on GOV.UK. If you're from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will not get a card showing your pre-settled or settled status - your status is only online.

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