Is it possible to apply for Visa extension of a Nigerian visitor in the UK?
I am UK citizen and I have a girlfriend who is Nigerian visiting me in the UK. Can I apply for visa extension as a partner for her. Not ready to marry
Best Answer
There is no route to extend a visitor visa beyond the standard 6 months unless the visa holder is:
a patient receiving medical treatment
an academic and you still meet the eligibility requirements
a graduate doing a clinical attachment or retaking the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test
Source: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/extend-your-stay
Even giving notice of intention to marry https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships, and assuming the Home Office approved the request, would not mean that your girlfriend’s visit visa would be extended beyond the original 6 months.
Pictures about "Is it possible to apply for Visa extension of a Nigerian visitor in the UK?"
Can I extend my visitors visa in the UK?
Length and conditions of stay in the UKIt is not possible to apply for or extend a Tourist visa for longer than six months. If an applicant has applied for leave of less than six months and wants to extend this, they should ensure they apply to do so before their current leave expires.Can the visitor visa be extended?
If you want to extend your I-94 date or extend US visitor visa stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Non-immigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.How long can a Nigerian stay in the UK?
If you are planning to go to the UK on holiday, then you would apply for the Standard Visitor Visa which will allow you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months.Can I renew my UK visa in UK?
Often, you can renew your visa from within the UK, as long as this is done prior to expiry of your existing visa. In other cases, for example, where you are looking to switch your visa category, you may need to make an application for a different visa category, which could mean you have to leave the UK to apply.How to apply for UK \u0026 US standard Visitor Visa | Nigerian passport holder
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Markus Winkler, Sora Shimazaki, Sora Shimazaki, Sora Shimazaki