Can I extend my duration of stay in my UK visitor visa?

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I have applied for 6 months visitor visa and as the intended duration, I've given 2nd Aug - 14th August. My visa should be valid upto January. So can I extend my stay to 20th August after I get my visa (while booking my flights)?



Best Answer

You have a six-month Standard Visitor Visa expiring in January 2017. At the application stage you told them you wanted to visit for two weeks in August and you want to change it to three weeks in August.

That's fine. This does not result in an overstay because you're inside of the visa's start and end dates.

The only consideration is that you signed an agreement during the application stage where you agreed to notify them of significant changes. All other things being equal, going from a two-week visit to a three-week visit during the high season doesn't meet the reporting threshold; in other words, you're good to go.

You will still have a landing interview when you arrive so be sure to bring a return air ticket and your accommodation paperwork.




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Can the visitor visa be extended?

If you want to extend your I-94 date or extend US visitor visa stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Non-immigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.

How can I extend my leave on my UK visa?

Use 'Form FLR(IR)' to apply online to extend your existing visa to stay in the UK (also known as 'leave to remain') and to get a biometric residence permit. The form is for these categories of visa: visitors (except transit, Approved Destination Status and Permitted Paid Engagements visitors)

How many days you can stay in UK with tourist visa?

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.

How many times can you extend your UK visa?

You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5 years. You must apply before your current visa expires. You can extend this visa as many times as you like, as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements.



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