Passport expires soon. Can I apply for UK spouse visa?
I am a US citizen. I'm married to a UK citizen. I spent the last 6 months in the UK with him but my travel visa expired so I am now back in the US.
I am about to apply for a spouse visa but realized my passport (issued in 2004) expires December 2014. Do I need to renew my US passport before applying for the UK spouse visa?
Best Answer
Yes, it's probably a good idea to renew your passport. The visa will be a full-page sticker that is affixed to your passport, and can't be moved to another passport. When your current passport expires, you would have to either:
- Apply for a transfer of your visa to your new passport (likely with a cost)
- Carry your old passport (with your visa) and your new passport whenever you travel
You're going to want to have a new passport soon anyway, since you won't be able to do things like enter another country with an expired passport. It makes sense to renew your passport now and then apply for the visa.
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Can I apply for UK visa if my passport is about to expire?
You must apply before your old passport expires. The Home Office does not require you to apply for a new visa if your expired passport with the visa was returned to you.Can I keep my passport when applying for UK spouse visa?
You can keep your passport with you until the UK embassy makes a decision regarding your visa, one way or the other. Once the decision is made, you will be called once again to complete the procedures as required by the embassy.Can I apply for a visa if my passport is about to expire?
In general, many countries that require a visa to enter will require at least six months validity on your passport when entering the country, so make sure you find out whether your passport has long enough before it expires before you travel.What documents do you need for spouse visa extension UK?
What Documents do I need for a Spouse Visa UK Extension?- Valid passport;
- Proof that your relationship is genuine/you remain in a genuine relationship;
- Evidence of meeting the financial requirement;
- Proof of meeting the English language requirement;
- Adequate accommodation.
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