How long does it normally take??? I would have paid out for an in person appointment, bit read somewhere you couldn't do it if you have had a previous refusal......silly me filling out the first application while grieving and not understanding correctly.
Generally, it takes about 1-2 months to process an FLR(M), but it does depend how busy they are when you apply, so the processing times can vary.
You're not supposed to book an in-person appointment if you have a refused visa, because if they have to look into the reasons for the previous refusal, they may not be able to make a decision same-day, in which case, they would have to turn you away and would tell you to apply by post instead.
It doesn't say specifically on the UKVI website that you can't use the service if you have a refused visa, but it does say the following:
You can’t use the premium or super premium service if you’re:
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- someone whose case is complex because of personal circumstances
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And in general, if you have previous refused visas or entries to the UK, the application will require further processing, so they may not be able to make a quick, same-day decision on it.
