Can I stay in the uk for up to 3 months when am on a standard visitor visa valid for 6 months
I want to get a four months leave of absence from uni which is a dead semester because am going to apply for the visiting visa. What I would request to know is If I request for a period of 3 months in my application. I can get that requested period ??
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You will have to deal with two issues.
One is how you plan to support yourself for three months in the UK without working. They will look at the financial information you provide to see if that is a reasonable expenditure for a vacation in your situation. See Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me? for some background.
The other key issue is establishing ties to your home country that will lead to you returning home rather than going underground in the UK at the end of your vacation. In general, it is difficult to explain why you can afford to be away for three months but not much longer. University studies can be a powerful tie, especially if likely to lead to gainful employment in your home country. You need to show why are willing to take a semester leave of absence despite being fully committed to your studies. For example, it may help if the courses you need to make academic progress are not offered during that semester.
Students rarely have the ties that are most reassuring to immigration authorities, such as a long term job paying enough to support yourself and any dependents. Do not commit to any expenses unless and until you get the visa.
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How long can you stay in the UK with a standard visitor 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.Can I leave the UK after 6 months and come back?
Your new Visitor immigration permission may not be for a further six months: the Border Force Officer may give you just the time you need to complete your studies, or six months minus the length of time you recently spent in the UK as a Visitor.When can I return to the UK after 6 months?
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.Can I stay in UK for more than 90 days?
British citizens require a visa and/or residence permit for any stay beyond 90 days within any 180-day period.UK Visitor Visa | Visit the UK for up to 6 months | GSN Immigration | Part 1
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