Canada Visa from the UK · Processing Time
Canada visa processing time from the UK
How long a Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) takes when you apply from the UK, and how Visank removes the avoidable delays.
Processing
Appointment + biometrics
Cost
CAD $100 + biometrics + Visank fee
If rejected
100% service-fee refund
How long it takes
Varies with IRCC workload; complete applications are typically decided in a few weeks.
The timeline
- 1
Apply & upload documents
Share your dates and passport, upload documents on the guided wizard (about 5 minutes).
- 2
Application-centre appointment
We book the earliest slot at a Canada application centre (London) and prep your file; you attend to give biometrics.
- 3
Processing
Varies with IRCC workload; complete applications are typically decided in a few weeks.
- 4
Decision & collection
You're notified the moment there's a decision; passport returned by courier or collection.
Canada visa — frequently asked
How long does a Canada visa take from the UK?
Varies with IRCC workload; complete applications are typically decided in a few weeks.
Can Visank speed up my Canada visa?
Visank submits a complete, pre-checked application and monitors application centre appointment availability, which removes the biggest avoidable delays.
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Official sources
Fees, requirements and processing times are set by the Canada authorities. Always confirm the latest details on the official sites below before you travel.