Can I leave the UK and come back just before my work visa expires?

My work permit expires in 2 months' time, and I am planning to go abroad for 10 days. I will return to the UK one month before my visa expiration date. Is it possible that the border agency officer won't allow me into the UK upon my arrival?

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Best Answer

They will look at your wp and ask how long you were out of the UK, and if you are still working for the same employer, and then advise you that your wp will expire soon.

So the answer to your question is you should not expect problems re-entering if your leave is still valid.

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Can I enter UK before my visa expires?

Visa Nationals: If you are a visa national for who entry clearance is compulsory, you can enter the UK no earlier than the valid from date on your entry clearance vignette (visa) in your passport. You cannot normally hold more than one form of leave (visa) at the same time.

Can I travel 1 month before my visa expires UK?

As an overstayer, you will have 30 days to voluntarily leave the country from the date your permission to be in the UK expired, before you risk being deported. You could also face a ban on re-entering the UK for between 1-10 years.

How long can I stay outside the UK with work permit?

You must have spent no more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months. If you think you're affected by this rule, the Home Office has guidance about how to calculate your time in the UK ('continuous residence').

Can I leave the UK after 6 months and come back?

One of the most common UK immigration myths is that there is a maximum permitted stay of 180 days in a year (or six months in 12 months) for UK visit visa holders. This myth has been propagated not just by migrants but also by advisers and even UK Border Force staff. In reality, there is no such rule.

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