Immediatly reapply for UK Standard Visitor Visa after expiry of previous Visa to complete project
I was wondering if it was possible to reapply and get granted a new UK visa immediately after the previous one expired? I've already read a few answers that touch upon this topic and there seemingly is no rule explicitly forbidding this, but I am unsure if this applies to the current circumstances of my colleagues.
The situation is that we have a team or workers completing a project in the UK (for a UK company), which is planned to take 10 months. We've already received 6-month Standard Visitor Visas for our team members and wanted to reapply for new Standard Visitor Visas for them when the previous visas expire so they can complete the project, since they're already well versed in all aspects of the job.
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I was wondering if it was possible to reapply and get granted a new UK visa immediately after the previous one expired?
The answer is expressly yes it is possible. It does not mean it will be approved. There is nothing like a cool off period one has to wait for between UK visas or UK visits. Remember we have even 10 year visas.
You indicated the work you’re doing (installation of products) is covered by the rules for visitor visas and was explained in the previous visa application so that is not the question I am answering, ie the legality of what you’re doing on a visitor visa.
Your legal stay is controlled by the length of your visa and the duration the immigration officer gives you at entry. The standard is either six months or the duration of validity remaining on your visa, whichever is shorter. You can turn around immediately after the first six months, exit the UK and renter the next day.
We have a canonical answer about personal impact and articulation skills which will be instructive in this scenario. In situations like this your ability to convince the immigration officer at the airport after convincing the ECO to issue the visa is absolutely crucial.
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I applied and received a 5 year visa less than a week after my previous 5 year visa expired.
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Can I apply for a new UK visitor visa before it expires?
How Far in Advance can I Renew my UK Visa Before it Expires? You can renew your UK visa well in advance of it expiring. It is generally stated that you can submit an application for a renewal or for a new visa at any time, and you don't have to wait for your current leave to come to an end.Can I come back to the UK after my visa expires?
If you applied for a new visa before your old one expired, you can stay in the UK until you get a decision. If your application is valid you won't be an overstayer. The Home Office can refuse your application if you: overstayed for longer than 14 days - even if you had a good reason.How long before my UK visa expires can I apply for a new one?
Firstly, you will need to ensure you submit your application no more than three months after being issued a new Certificate of Sponsorship by your employer. Secondly, the earliest you can submit your application is up to 60 days before your current UK Skilled Worker visa expires.Can you extend standard visitor visa UK?
You may be able to extend your stay as long as the total time you spend in the UK is no more than 6 months. You must meet the eligibility requirements and pay the \xa31000 fee. For example, if you have been in the UK for 3 months, you can apply to extend your stay for 3 more months.UK VISA PROCESSING TIME UPDATE 2022 | How to get UK Visa Faster | UK Visa Delay
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