Priority visa service available in New Zealand
The Home Office has extended its priority visa service to New Zealand, meaning that UK visa applicants at this location can now choose to have their applications processed in double-quick time.
Using the priority visa service guarantees you an accelerated immigration service, placing your application at the front of the queue and delivering a decision within five working days of submission.
How much does it cost?
The priority visa service costs £120 per UK visa application, no matter the immigration category to which it belongs. The only exception to this is settlement (also known as ILR or permanent residency). Applications for settlement cost £360 using the priority service and take up to 10 working days to be processed.
How can I use this service?
You must pay for the priority visa service online. During this process you are required to book an appointment at one of the following three NZ locations:
- Henderson Immigration New Zealand 39 Paramount Drive, Henderson, Auckland
- Wellington Immigration New Zealand Level 2, Kordia House 109-125 Willis Street, Wellington
- Christchurch Immigration New Zealand 110 Wrights Road, Addington, Christchurch
During your appointment you will be required to have your photograph and biometric information taken.
Using the UK’s priority visa service does not guarantee that your application will be successful and some applications may take longer than stated to be processed.
For more information on how to pay for and book your priority visa service appointment, please contact Smith Stone Walters. Helping people move to the UK is what we do best.
