Other work visas: customer service standards
Published 22 May 2023
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Information on our customer service standards for other work visas, sponsor licences and exemption applications.
| visa category | Inside the UK | Outside the UK |
|---|---|---|
| British National (Overseas) visa | 12 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Exempt vignette | Not available | 3 weeks |
| Representative of an Overseas Business visa | 8 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Turkish Businessperson visa | 6 months | Not available |
| Turkish Worker visa | 6 months | Not available |
| UK Ancestry visa | 8 weeks | 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.