Our application status checker allows you to confirm whether we have received your application and to check on its progress.

It normally takes six to nine weeks for each application to be processed; this time starts from when a correctly completed application form is received (when we receive a correctly-completed application form we will write to you to let you know). Complex applications (for example, applications subject to Criminal Records Bureau or qualification enquiries and those requiring overseas criminality checks) may take longer than this. Please note: our contact centre is currently experiencing very high call levels, so please don't call us unless you are sure there is a problem with your application. Thank you for your patience.

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