Can I enter the UK the night before my visa start date?
I have been granted a UK visitor visa which I applied for in Dubai. My visa application states 24th June, but my visa start date states 25th June. I have my graduation ceremony to attend on 25th June so I want to travel on 24th June. What can I do about this, as the airline will not allow me board before 25th?
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If your visa says 25 then 25 it is. You can not reach there on 24th and claim that I applied for 24th, even the airline will refuse boarding. Try to rebook so you reach in the early hours of 25th.
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