awesome news! So they are still giving out 5 year ones? Recently seems to have only been 2 year ones.

Yeah I was expecting a 2-year visa going on what other people had recently received

Nice! Congrats!! My status just changed to approved today, I’ll keep you guys updated.

As you said, same happened with me. Won't be able to send mine out immediately though, as I have a week long holiday tomorrow.

So that the spreadsheet can be updated I sent my passport on 14th April, 23rd April received back with a 5 year visa!!

Fantastic result. Really happy for you.

All the best,

jools

Congrats on your result also. A huge relief after such a long wait.

All the best,

jools

Hi guys
Do you know if there’s any expedited process for FIFA World Cup tickets holders?
My timeline: 1st April bought World Cup tickets, 5th April booked appointment for 26 June (first available) and at the same time requested expedited appointment due to World Cup, couple days later new appointment was granted for 16 April. During appointment consular recommended waiver and advised it could take 6-9 months, so I need to “manage my expectations “ in regards of World Cup.
I’m probably too naive hoping to see England game on 27/06

Appointments can be expedited but waivers can't. I'd sell your tickets asap and find a good pub to watch in instead.

that 6-9 months is being exceptionally optimistic! More like 13-15 months. As per previous post, I’d sell your tickets

you got your passport back yet?

Status changed today to approved!! How long does it normally take for the passport to come back after approval?

The next step will be it changing to 'issued' which means the visa has been printed and is in your passport - after that it's usually back a day or two later.

cheers

Not yet!! Status changed to issued, hope to receive it soon.