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UK Skilled Worker visa Part 6 Wrap

Previous blog we talked about Tuberculosis (TB) screening test report. This blog talks timeline for applying and expected time for approval of each of these documents.

Timeline you should follow to process your visa as quick as possible:

  1. Make sure your passport is set right (more details here)
  2. You received an offer letter, and you accepted
  3. Apply these documents simultaneously
    1. ATAS
    2. Medium of Instruction letter from your institute
    3. Get PhD verification with English proficiency
    4. TB test report
  4. Apply for VISA

Expected time for documents:

  • ATAS: Usually 2-3 weeks (free)
  • Medium of Instruction letter: Usually within a week (free)
  • PhD verification with English proficiency
    • Regular: Upto 30 days (£210 + tax)
    • Fast track: Within 48 hrs (£210 + £124 + tax)
    • Fast track: Within 24 hrs (£210 + £174 + tax)
  • TB test: 2-3 weeks (2000-3000 INR)
  • VISA (days counted after VISA appointment)
    • Regular: Upto 30 days (at least £1270)
    • Priority: Within 5 working days (at least £1270 + £500)
    • Super Priority: Within 1 working day (at least £1270 + £900)

This ends the blog series about UK Skilled visa. All the best.

Below is a list of all the articles in this blog series.