Does my 6-month UK visa start from when I enter the UK in August or from the issue date in June?

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I have a 6-month visa to enter the UK starting June 8th. Do my 6 months start when I enter the UK in August or from the start of June? The visa expires on December 8th. If I enter in August, can I stay till February?



Best Answer

The date your visa expires is the last date you are allowed to be in the UK, whether you enter 6 months before or 1 day.




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