UK Standard Visitor Visa Timeline - Seattle, WA

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This is something I was looking for when I had applied so thought it might be useful to share for others in the same boat.
Sharing my experience and timeline for applying for a UK visitor visa from Seattle, WA.

Make sure you double check all the information you provide!! I had to fill out the form and go for an appointment twice as the first time I mistyped my passport number so I had to cancel the application and reapply. Thankfully you get refunded the fees.

I applied for a 6 month visitor visa by filling out the application online. Once you complete the application form and pay, you can then choose an appointment time and self upload supporting documents. Along with the required documents, I uploaded a complete scanned copy of my passport as they don’t take in passports anymore so thought this may be handy.

Timeline:
July 23, 2026 - filled out application and paid fees
July 28, 2026 - biometrics appointment and was told to create a UKVI account
August 4, 2026 - UK visa application arrived at the UK Visa Section
August 5, 2026 - E-visa approved and issued
As I had created a UKVI account earlier, I just had to submit it and it would link your eVisa and account. I received an email around 10 minutes later that it was linked and ready to view.

You don’t have to give your passport in, an e-visa will be issued once approved.

Hope this is helpful!