UK Tourism Visa from USA, with US visa expiring in 2 months
I want to apply for a 6-month tourist visa to the UK. I live in the US on the H1-B visa. My H1-B visa expires in January 2020.
I will renew my H-1B in January, but need to get the UK visa before that.
I know Schengen countries require my US visa be valid for 6months before I can apply for a Schengen visa. Is that true for a UK visa as well?
Best Answer
The UK has no such requirement, but they are fully aware of how US visas work, so they will know that you need to have a new US visa stamped if you leave the US after your visa expires. If you have your I-797 you can submit that to prove you expect to return to the US (and thus, not overstay in the UK).
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Can you travel on a US visa that expires in 2 months?
A visa must be valid at the time a traveler seeks admission to the United States, but the expiration date of the visa (validity period/length of time the visa can be used) has no relation to the length of time a temporary visitor may be authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to remain in the United States.How long does a visa last from US to UK?
UK Tourist Visas allow American citizens to enter the UK without the need for some of the more formal routes of immigration. Tourist visas are valid for any period of time up to a maximum of 6 months.How long before my visa expires can I travel UK?
If you don't leave voluntarily within 30 days of your visa or leave expiring, you could be deported. Check what to do if you're going to be deported. If you leave after 30 days, you could be banned from re-entering the UK for between 1 and 10 years.Can I apply for US visa while I am a visitor in UK?
Nonimmigrant visas are processed at the U.S. Embassy in London or the Consulate General in Belfast. If you are in the United Kingdom, you may schedule an appointment to apply for a visa at either post regardless of your nationality or status in the United Kingdom.How to renew US Visa without interview | Appointment free | Michael's Hut
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