For applications that take more than days we have rounded that number to the nearest month. For example, if applications take 1days, we say it takes months. To give you the most recent processing times, we update this information every month.
Business visas are processed within 8-months with the exception of the Investor (plus) category, which is usually handled within months or less. Variation of conditions on work and student visas usually take 3-weeks to process.
Can student visa be rejected? Processing times describe the time needed by INZ to process your visa application once you have lodged it. Generally work, visitor and student visas are processed between 1-months , however essential skills work visas are typically faster. We have seen work visas issued within a couple of days, much to the delight of our clients and their new employers.
Individual processing times will depend on the complexity of an application, on the need for further information, and on the number of other applications they have received during that time when you lodged or are planning to lodge your application. Once approve you will receive an Invitation to Apply for a Residence Visa, ITA. (more…)