I believe the official stance is around 6 months for most visas. It may take less time, but it is hard to tell. The UK Border agency site (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/settl ... tingtimes/) says "We will:

* decide 95% of postal applications within six months; and
* decide 90% of applications made in person at a public enquiry office within 24 hours."

Here is a thread of people waiting for EEA2 to give you an idea how others are feeling: eea2-current-processing-time-t22434.html

Best of luck!

 

Here in SA it took 5 days for my husband to get his spouse visa from the time we submitted all documentation at the Border Agency with the results of his English Test. All people wishing to settle in the UK on a spouse visa have to do an English Test before they apply for the visa (unless you have the appropriate English Degree), that was a delay for us in applying for the visa, but the actual processing of the visa was quick. I being the' Sponsor' on a UK passport gathered months of paperwork and evidence and the proof of accommodation and everything else they require. It was a stressful time!

 

Hello,

This is information for US citizens applying from the US for a Tier 1 spouse visa. I am in the beginning stages of processing and from the information I have found TIer 1 Visa (spouse visa falls under this)

31% in 2 days
38% in 3 days
45% in 5 days
64% in 10 days
79% in 15 days
96% is confirmed in 30 days
99% in 60 days.

I found this information on: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/processingtimes
and I selected USA.

"You can apply for your visa within three months of your intended date of travel. We are only able to post-date visas by a maximum of three months from the date of the decision on your visa application. You can enter the UK anytime after your visa issue date but not before. "

Processing time begins when they receive your information: passport, application ect.

I am getting married in May and we will be submitting my documents soon after. Let me know how it goes

Good luck!

 

Great I am glad I could help. Unfortunately I just realized I gave you some wrong information. i was a little confused on why you needed to find a job before heading over. I accidentally gave you information for TIer 1 visa, but we need a Settlement Visa, this takes the same amount of time according to that chart I sent you.

Here is a link for general questions on Settelment Visa Application Process: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply ... e#23093068

In the page you will find a pdf of the application. It does not state you need to find a job before going. You will need to prove you have a job(in the states) and how much money you're planning to bring to UK. They also ask how much do you need monthly in order to survive. You could enter UK on intentions of being a homemaker and possibly looking for a job later. This is what the website states:
What should I do if I am not working or paying for my trip?
If you are not working you should include financial documents of the person who supports you. If someone else is paying for your trip, explain why they are paying and include their financial details.

Details on all the documents you will need and an explaination for: Settlement Visa - Spouse are in the following pdf. http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/ ... settlement


Let me know if you find any other good info or if you have any other questions

 

I lodged my spouse visa application in VFS Sri Lanka on the 27th of August and I got the message on the 29th of August as Application is under Process at BHC. After that absolutely nothing from any resources.

I am frustrated, how long they are going to take?

Did any body submitted settlement visa application around on 27th of August.

Please response to my que.

Thanks

 

I submitted my documents Dec,12 called for interview appointment on feb 28. unfortunately my application been refused.. but.. some applied for settlement and been approved for a month.