How long can I visit the UK within one year's time? [duplicate]

I am a Canadian citizen w/ a Canadian passport.

I went on a student visitor visa from September 11 2014 to December 17 2014. I'm returning on May 2 and leaving July 30 of this year as a tourist. How long am I able to visit the UK within a 365 day period? Does the fact that there is a period of time between my visits change anything?

I know I'm only allowed to stay as a general visitor/tourist for 6 months at a time. But as these two separate trips total just over 6 months, I am concerned that I will not be allowed to stay this long.

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Best Answer

How long am I able to visit the UK within a 365 day period? Maximum stay of 6 months.

Does the fact that there is a period of time between my visits change anything? When you're not staying for more than 6 months, there's no point in being worried about it. You can visit UK over a tourist/visit visa for as many times as you want. All you need to be careful about is that your stay doesn't exceed the limit of 6 months. Ref: https://www.gov.uk/general-visit-visa

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How many times a year can I visit the UK?

There is no limit on the frequency of visits or specified maximum period visitors are allowed to spend in the UK in any 12-month period. However, if you spend more time in the UK than in your country of residence the Immigration Officer may have grounds to believe that you live in the UK.

Can I visit the UK multiple times?

This allows multiple visits to the UK within the period of validity, unless the visa is endorsed as single or dual-entry), but if it is a 'multiple entry' visa, you still cannot remain in the UK as a visitor for more than 6 months on any individual visit.

How soon can I re enter the UK on tourist visa?

Applying for the UK Visitor Visa You can only apply for the UK Visitor Visa 3 months before you travel to the UK. Things you need to proof; You have to show that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit.

Is the UK 180 day rule per visit or per year?

Visit visas allow stays of no longer than 6 months (or 180 days) per visit. Visit visas can be valid for long term periods (1 year or more), facilitating multiple visits. Additionally, those using visit visas are in general more limited in the activities they are permitted to undertake while in the UK.

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