Processing time for Child Depedent Visa outside UK

Hi All,

I am currently residing in the UK on a skilled worker visa, and I have recently applied for my infant's dependent visa on 12th September from India. During the application process, the VFS representative informed me that the typical processing time for a child dependent visa is approximately three weeks. However, I have not received any updates or communication regarding the status of my visa application. This has now become a cause for concern, as my family and I have our flight tickets from India to the UK (in November End) already booked since July. I would greatly appreciate any information or insights from individuals who have experience with obtaining a child dependent visa from outside the UK.

Also can I have multiple dependent visa application for the same child? Just in case I don't receive the response on earlier application, at least i can put another application with priority services?

kumsamkum2 wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 05, 2023 12:12 pm

During the application process, the VFS representative informed me that the typical processing time for a child dependent visa is approximately three weeks. However, I have not received any updates or communication regarding the status of my visa application.

That just means your processing takes longer.

kumsamkum2 wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 05, 2023 12:12 pm

Just in case I don't receive the response on earlier application, at least i can put another application with priority services?

Priority service isn't guaranteed - they may take the fee and not process it in times provided. You'd also have to withdraw your previous application.

Your best option is to wait - you still have two months.

Thank you very much for your response and guidance. It really means a lot...

I don't know from where you are responding, but wish god bless you. I will wait for 1 more month and recheck what I should be doing.

Just a question - If we withdraw, do we get a full refund or nothing ?

Hi, I am in the same situation as your's. I have applied for my daughter's SW dependant visa on september 8th from India and no update till date. If you received the visa please let me know the timelines. Thanks in advance.