All worldwide visa routes are now suffering uncertain demand. Current processing times for common visitor visas are six weeks. This is the typical processing time; some applications can require more time. A representative for the British high commission in Delhi said, “We are working hard to return to the three-week service level.

However, there is a process for those who have urgent needs to obtain their visas expedited. The priority visa service offers applicants the opportunity to get their visas approved within five days for those who have impending travel plans, according to a representative for the British high commission.

People who are slated to enroll in a variety of Business School courses this year haven’t yet received their visas despite submitting their applications and biometric data more than six weeks ago, even though the UK student visa determination period is officially within three weeks.

The spokeswoman for the British high commission advises students to continue applying for visas as soon as possible to prevent any delays. Although there are currently a lot of Indian candidates for UK study visas, the applications are still being completed in the required three weeks.