Child (United Kingdom): current processing time
12 weeks
Last updated by the Home Office: September 9, 2026 · verified by us October 6, 2026
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This is the current figure UK Visas and Immigration (Home Office) publishes for Child (Family visas). It reflects how long the government is currently taking to process this visa category. The figure is a published statistic or service standard, not a guarantee for any individual application.
History we have recorded
| Official value | Published/updated | Verified on that observation |
|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks | September 9, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| 12 weeks | June 26, 2026 | August 21, 2026 |
Tracking began August 2026. History grows automatically with each official update.
Source: UK Visas and Immigration (Home Office) · extracted values only, republished with attribution · not legal advice.