UK transit visa under processing; change of travel dates?
I have applied for a UK transit Visa, which is still under processing. Meanwhile my travel date is within 3 days… Will there be an issue If I change the air tickets and hotel bookings (since I did not receive my passport or visa)? How to update the consulate about the new dates?
Best Answer
You applied for a UK transit visa and while it is in processing, your travel dates have changed. You didn't say whether you are applying through a VFS (Visa Facilitation Service) or their internet site, and you didn't say which British consulate you applied to.
In the first instance you should fax a letter to the consulate with the subject "Change of Circumstances" and include your reference number, passport number, and the date of application (best is the date the payment was collected from your account). They may be able to apply a variation for you. If the dates have changed dramatically or your explanation doesn't flush, you will need to reapply.
Send a copy of your letter to them via email. Once all of this has been done, you can then see if their web chat is of any use.
Pictures about "UK transit visa under processing; change of travel dates?"
Can I travel while my UK visa is being processed?
If you are going through the UKVCAS process, you should not plan to travel outside of the country until you have received your decision. If you have travelled and your application has been withdrawn, then you will have no legal right to re-enter the UK and make another application.Can I change the date of my UK visa?
No, the only way to change your visa start date is to cancel your existing application and submit a new application. The dates on your vignette sticker are just your UK entry dates, an arrival window that you are given to enable you to enter and collect your BRP.Can I change my travel plans after I receive my UK visa?
There is no problem if you have changed within 6months time frame. Most importantly they also advise to plans after visa confirmation. plans are plans rather if you stated any specific time bound reason like going to attend birthday, wedding etc.Can I travel while my visa is pending?
If your H-1B extension is pending with USCIS and your current H-1B status has expired, you must not travel internationally because you will need a valid H-1B approval and visa to re-enter the country.GOODNEWS! Update on UK Visas. Changes to Visa Processing Times for Work, Study and Visit Visa
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Soulful Pizza, Pixabay, Dominika Gregušová, Malte Luk