Is it easy to get the UK tourist visa again after expiring? [closed]

My UK tourist visa has expired. Is it easy to get the visa extended, or will they investigate me to the same degree as the first time I applied? I have an Indian passport and I crossed the UK border twice this year.

My intent to visit the UK is only for tourist purposes and meeting friends.

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Best Answer

Based upon what you wrote, you are building up a history of performance and this will work in your favour. More so as time goes on...

While our laws theoretically allow you to apply for visitor visas back-to-back, they added a new rule two years ago that prohibits building up a life in the UK by frequent/successive visits, and so if they think that you are attempting to build up a life in the UK, you will be vulnerable to a refusal. The wording and interpretation of the rule is purposefully vague.

For your question: "Is it easier"? The answer is that it does not matter. It is a dreadful mistake to assume too much in a UK visa application regardless of your history. Each application should start from first principles and assume that there is no preceding history. Plan for the full 90 days processing time. When your history (along with application quality) satisfies the ECO, he will automatically get back to you and ask if you prefer a visa with longer tenure, like a 2 year etc. It is his decision and there is nothing you can do to promote it or persuade him.

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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.

What happens if my tourist visa expires in UK?

If your visa has expired, you have 30 days to leave the UK voluntarily at your own expense before you face a ban on re-entry. Alternatively, you may seek to rely on the 14-day rule. Changes to the Immigration Act and law on overstaying are likely to take effect in 2022.

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.

Can you renew an expired tourist visa?

If you had a US visa which expired, you can apply for US visa renewal. You will receive the same type of US visa again, provided you still fulfil the conditions.

GOODNEWS! Update on UK Visas. Changes to Visa Processing Times for Work, Study and Visit Visa

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