I want to postpone travel to the UK, can I postpone the date of my visa interview instead of cancelling my application and reapplying later?

I am really having problems getting advice so maybe you can help.

My wife and I are visiting my daughter in the UK for 3 weeks. My application has been submitted to TLSconect today (9/3/20) and my application shows my intended departure from Johannesburg, South Africa on 12/3/20.

I want to change the departure date to about mid July. I can cancel my application and reapply later, but would rather not and try another route.

If I can extend my interview by 60 days then I will have another 3 months which will work date-wise but now my intended departure (12/4/20) is way out.

What do you suggest?

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Can you change UK visa dates?

No, the only way to change your visa start date is to cancel your existing application and submit a new application. The dates on your vignette sticker are just your UK entry dates, an arrival window that you are given to enable you to enter and collect your BRP.

Can I cancel my UK visa application and reapply?

You can ask to cancel (withdraw) an application for a visa, visa extension or citizenship. You'll get a refund of the immigration health surcharge if you cancel before a decision has been made about your application. You may get a refund of the application fee.

Can I extend UK visa due to Covid?

If you intend to leave the UK to return to a country or territory but have not been able to do so and you have a visa, leave or 'exceptional assurance' that expires before 30 June 2022 you may request additional time to stay, known as 'exceptional assurance'.

Can I change my UK visa application after submission?

Change or cancel your applicationIf you want to change something in your application after you've sent it contact UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI ). You can ask to cancel your application. Your fee will only be refunded if UKVI has not started processing your application.

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