How many months in advance can I apply for UK visa?

The earliest you can apply is usually: 3 months before your planned travel date for visit visas. 3 months before your employment start date for most work visas. 6 months before your course start date for Student and Child Student visas.

Can I apply for UK visa before my current visa expires?

You can renew your UK visa well in advance of it expiring. It is generally stated that you can submit an application for a renewal or for a new visa at any time, and you don’t have to wait for your current leave to come to an end.

How many times I can apply for UK visa?

You can stay for maximum up to 6 months only. You can apply for a longer-term UK Visa if you travel regularly to the UK. These UK Visas are valid for 2, 5 or 10 years and allow multiple entries for up to 6 months on each trip.

Can I renew my visa 3 months before it expires?

The time limit to renew an expired residence visas is 30 days from the date of expiry.

What is Tier 3 UK visa?

The Tier 3 visa was designated for low skilled employees needed on the British labor market when shortages of employees are created in a particular sector, but at the moment, the program has been shut down.

What is the earliest I can apply for UK visa?

The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel. South African nationals require an entry clearance. I’m not sure what to do – if I apply for the UK visa four months in advance, will it get rejected?

How long can I stay in the UK on a visitor visa?

Under the standard visitor visa, you can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. Your application for a Standard Visitor visa should be made no earlier than 3 months before you intend to enter the UK, and it will generally take no more than 3 weeks for the visa application to be processed and a decision made after your appointment.

Can I get a faster decision on my UK visa application?

If you’re given permission to settle in the UK, you must travel before your permission ends. You may be able to pay for a faster decision on your visa application depending on: There is a fee for each visa. The fee depends on which visa you apply for. The fees are the same for each family member who applies to come to the UK with you.

Is it possible to forward date a visa?

Yes, they are not allowed to forward date a visa beyond 3 months (Part 2 of the Immigration Rules). And they will reject the application (rather than give you a refusal ). However, you can apply from any place in Europe given that you are in one place long enough for them to process your application.