Written questions

Visas: Performing Arts

2026-05-20 · Home Office · 4036 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of UK Visas and Immigration processing times for overseas performers in light of the three-month limit on submitting visa applications.

Answer

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) processes visa applications made overseas in line with published customer service standards. For temporary work and visit visa routes, those commonly used by overseas performers, applications are usually processed within 3 ...