How do I fast track my UK and Schengen visa applications, as my?
40 days time is more then enough Quickly applyfor schengen visa first , as this is not a tourist season so its not heavy rush, you would get your passport / visa back with in one week max to max. So then immediately apply for uk visa ( keep all the application and documents ready for uk application while your passport is in process for schengen visa. Wrote in covering letter that you have to apply for uk visa and also mention the date of travels, write a special request if they can consider it doing on little urgent basis. Though you have enough time to apply for both visa. But you need to act immediately. Start tomrrow itself without any delay.