Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Same Day Visa Service

Q.1: Can I use the same day visa service for an application which I will submit from outside the UK?

Answer: No, the same day visa service we offer is only for the applications from inside the UK.

Q.2: Will my application definitely be decided same day or within 24 hours?

Answer: Most of the applications submitted through same day service are decided by the Home Office within 24 hours and very few applications are retained by the Home Office for further enquiries. The Home Office cannot be forced to decide an application within 24 hours if the Home Office retains an application for further enquiries. The Home Office reserves the right to retain any application for further enquiries.Also, in case of appointment given for weekend consideration, the application is submitted during weekdays, the Home Office considers and decides the application over the weekend and we collect the documents on Monday.

Q.3: What will happen if my application submitted through same day visa service is retained by the Home Office, UKBA for further further enquiries?

Answer: If an application which was submitted through same day visa service is retained by the Home Office UKBA for further enquiries or for further information/documents, we can then liaise with the Home Office and get a decision on the application as soon as possible. Please note that an application which is retained for for further enquiries is no more dealt with by the Home Office, PEO and is usually forwarded to the main casework unit of the Home Office.

Q.4: Do I have to attend the Home Office if my application will be submitted to the Home Office, UKBA through same day visa service?

Answer: As of 29 February 2012, all applications require biometrics to be enrolled by the applicants and therefore you will have to attend the Home Office, Lunar House, Croydon with our legal representative in order to enrol you biometrics.