Can I travel to the UK later than the start date of my visa?
I'm an Indian with an Indian passport, planning to apply for a Standard Visitor visa to UK.
Once I have my visitor's visa approved, can I make my travel plans anytime within that approved time frame?
I saw the maximum time to start my visa application is 90 days before my travel date. For instance, I apply now for the visitor's visa stating March 31st, as my travel date in my application, but I really don't travel on March 31st, instead I travel on July 15th.
Would UK Immigration allow me into the country?
Here is my scenario: I apply For UK visitor's visa now, once it gets approved I would like to travel to USA for three months (I already have a USA visitor's visa) and on my way back I would like to spend in UK for a week (my cousin invited me to stay).
So, I'm not sure with that "90 day rule" I can travel to UK after the date I mentioned in the application.
If that's not an option what are my other options?
Best Answer
There is no requirement in the UK on when you must enter once you have your visa, it appears you're confusing this with Schengen rules. Once your UK visit visa is granted, you can visit (in theory) as you like within the validity period of the visa.
As Gayot Fow suggested, simply request the British mission issuing your visa to forward date your visa
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