Dates of travel in the UK visit visa application

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I am applying for a 2-year family visit visa for my parents. Should I enter the date of leaving for 6 months or will it be for 2 years since they will be allowed a maximum of 6 months per stay? What should I give ad the date they will leave the UK? Is it 6 months or 2 years?



Best Answer

Enter the date in which you plan to leave the UK after your first intended visit, whether the first visit is 1 day or 6 months.

The decision for the multiple entry family visit visa will usually be based on other criteria, such as proof of ties to your home country, financial status, etc. and the dates are really irrelevant except for the visa validity date.




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How long in advance of my intended date of travel should I apply for a UK visa?

The earliest you can apply is usually: 3 months before your planned travel date for visit visas. 3 months before your employment start date for most work visas. 6 months before your course start date for Student and Child Student visas.

What is the time period for a tourist visa?

The Embassy issues single-entry visas valid for 3 months, and multiple-entry visas valid for 6 months or 1 year.

Can we travel before visa start date UK?

Normally you cannot travel to the UK before the start date of your visa, as you must enter after the start date in order to 'activate' your Student visa status.

Is UK issuing tourist visas now?

You can apply for a visit visa from any UK VAC . You should apply for all other UK visas from the country you're living in. If your VAC is closed due to coronavirus restrictions, you can apply online and select a VAC in another country worldwide to submit your application and biometrics.



UK Visitor Visa Application Process | All you need to know




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