Bridging Visa B (BVB) timeline
I know it can be stressful when you’re travelling, and helpful to see others’ timelines for reassurance and comparison.
Me - waiting for 820 (submitted Feb 2025)
Travel date - 13/6/26
Applied for BVB - 11/5/26
Approved - 18/5/26
Validity - 5 years, until 2031
This is my second BVB. I didn’t add a statement of extenuating circumstances, just filled out the online form and added a short paragraph in that form under reasons for travel - to visit family, some of whom have been unwell, to attend a friends wedding and to do some travelling. I’m visiting 3 countries, all of which I listed. I attached my flight itinerary, the wedding invite, and some screenshots of a WhatsApp chat with my dad where he talks about his cancer.
Best of luck to all waiting for their visas at the moment! It’s a long road, sending good vibes to you all.