How to use the guide

This UK Border Agency guide gives visa applicants information on how long their applications may take based on recent visa processing performance. The visa application centres in each country are listed alphabetically. Processing times are given in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays. Performance figures are updated monthly.

Guide to visa application processing times

Visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing times may vary. This guide cannot be used as a guarantee of processing times.


Processing times in Taiwan

To complete 90% of straightforward*, non-settlement applications in not more than a week**, 98% in not more than 2 weeks, and 100% in not more than 12 weeks.

To complete 90% of non-straightforward***, non-settlement applications in not more than 3 weeks, 98% in not more than 6 weeks and 100% in not more than 12 weeks.

To complete 95% of applications for settlement visas in not more than 12 weeks and 100% in not more than 24 weeks.

Please do not purchase your travel tickets until the issue of your visa has been confirmed.

*A straightforward application can be decided on the basis of the application and the supporting documents submitted without the needs for further enquiries or more detailed scrutiny.

**A week is defined as 5 working days.

***A non-straightforward application requires more time to be decided (for example - if more detailed enquiries or a personal interview are needed).

Customer Service Standards

UK Border Agency Visa Services staff, and staff at VFS are committed to providing a high level of service to our customers. Information on our processing time standards can be found on the UK Border Agency Visa Services website.