Expired passport with current Tier 2 General visa
I have a Tier 2(General) UK visa with BRP card separately issued. My passport is expiring in 6 months time and I need to renew it soon. Do I have to inform UK immigration that I have a new passport?
Best Answer
From the official UK Government web site:
You don’t have to transfer your visa - you can carry both your old and new passports when travelling to or from the UK instead.
You can transfer your visa to your new passport if you wish, but this costs money. Because carrying both passports is free, you might not wish to spend the money.
Remember to inform your country's passport service that you need the old passport returned because it has valid visas in it.
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Can I renew my UK visa with an expired passport?
Prove your right to work in the UKYou cannot use a valid visa in your expired passport to prove you have the right to work in the UK. You must replace your visa with a biometric residence permit.How long can I stay in the UK after my Tier 2 visa expires?
You'll have 30 days to leave the country from the date it expired. If you're an overstayer and want to stay in the UK, you should check what you can do.Can you leave the UK on a Tier 2 visa?
Yes, it can. For you to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, you should not have gone outside the country for more than 180 days within any year of your five-year stay in the country on the Tier 2 or skilled worker Visas.What is the validity of Tier 2 General visa?
You can stay for a maximum of 5 years and 14 days on the Tier 2 visa or the duration mentioned on your certificate of sponsorship (plus 1 month) whichever duration is shorter.What to do if your Passport is Expired, Lost or Stolen before Visa or interview date-English Version
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