No notification on UK Transit Visa
I applied for UK Travel Visa on 6th Dec 2018. I did not get receive even a single notification mail on my application (not even application receipt mail). I called support center (paid service), an executive told that they are working on my application and he does't have more information in this regard.
Any has got any notification mail in last three weeks? Do they (UK Embassy) work during Christmas week? Any one had similar experience?
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Do they (UK Embassy) work during Christmas week?
The UK Embassy in each country typically observes the National Holidays of both the host nation and the British National Holidays.
That said, In line with the Home Office’s intention to process all entry clearance applications submitted overseas in Sheffield, all visa applications submitted abroad will now be scanned and sent to the Home Office in Sheffield for processing.
Depending on where you are applying from and your local Visa Application Center, you can expect that there will be no processing on your local National Holidays and UK National Holidays, including Christmas.
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Is UK issuing transit visa?
You might need a visa to pass through the UK in transit (on your way to another country). Check if you need one before you apply. To get a transit visa you must prove that: you'll be in transit to another country, with enough funds and the intention to travel on.How do I know if my UK visa has been granted?
If your application is successful You'll be given either: a sticker (called a vignette) that goes in your passport - if you gave your biometric information at a visa application centre.How long does it take to get a transit visa for UK?
Once you've attended your appointment, you'll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. You may be able to get your visa faster or other services depending on what country you're in - check with your visa application centre. It's currently taking 6 weeks on average to get a decision on transit visas.Do I need transit visa for connecting flight in UK?
If you are passing through a UK airport while on the way to another country, you may need a UK transit visa. Transit visas are required by some nationals who are passing through the UK en-route to another country within 24 or 48 hours.UK Transit Visa || UK Direct Airside Transit Visa ||48 Hour Visitor in Transit Visa For UK
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Emails are sent from the Proviso System, triggered by events during the process. Should you not receive a notification or updates, it can be nothing more than a heavier than usual workload, or a glitch at the Proviso. The automated information management system indicates processing, not decisions.
You took the appropriate step in contacting the help centre (fee based) which, as you experienced, can advise on an application's general status, but not provide specifics or details.
UKVI staff do not work on Saturdays, Sundays, or UK public holidays. So, this holiday week, offices will be closed Tuesday, December 25, and Wednesday, December 26 (Boxing Day), and closed again next week on Tuesday, January 1.
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