Student and Child Student: customer service standards
Published 22 May 2023
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Information on our customer service standards for Student and Child Student visa applications.
| visa category | Inside the UK | Outside the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Child Student visa | 8 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Student visa | 8 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Study English in the UK (Short-term study visa) | Not available | 3 weeks |
See our current average processing times for visa applications including information on when the processing time starts from inside and outside the UK.