What happens if my student visa expires in UK?

You will become an ‘overstayer’ if you are in the UK the day after your visa expires without having submitted a valid application for further leave or having obtained other valid immigration permission.

How far in advance can I renew my UK visa before it expires?

You can extend at any time before your current permission to stay in the UK expires. If you’re extending to stay with the same family member, you’ll only get up to 28 days left on your current stay added to your new visa.

Can UK student visa taking more than 15 days?

The standard processing time is 15 working days but you can often pay for a priority service for a quicker visa decision, but this service may be more limited in some countries during the pandemic. If your application is going to take longer than 15 days UKVI will contact you.

What happens when my Tier 4 visa expires?

If you stay in the UK after your visa has expired and you have not made a new application, you will be classed as an ‘overstayer’. You will not have legal permission to be in the UK, which means that you will not be allowed to study or work, and you may not be able to access other services, such as healthcare.

How do I extend my ILR?

Use form FLR (LR) to apply online if you have permission to stay in the UK and want to extend your stay on the basis that you have lived in the UK lawfully for a minimum of 10 continuous years. You cannot add any dependants to this application form.

What documents do I need to extend my student visa?

Submit the necessary forms such as:

1. IMM 5709 – Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Student;
2. IMM 5409 – Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union if you have a common law partner that you would like to remain with you in Canada;

Can I extend my Tier 4 (general) student visa?

This includes if you currently have a Tier 4 (General) student visa. To extend your visa you must: show that your studies are at a higher academic level than your current course (called the ‘academic progress requirement’) – there are some exceptions

Can I apply for a Tier 4 PhD extension?

Alternatively, if you are getting to the end of a PhD, a Tier 4 doctoral extension can provide you with a further 12-months to look for employment or set up a new business. If you have already secured a job in the UK, you can apply for a Tier 2 (General) Visa, if you have a certificate of sponsorship (COS) from a Tier 2 licenced employer.

Can I extend my student visa to study longer?

You may be able to extend your Student visa to stay longer and continue your course or study a new course. This includes if you currently have a Tier 4 (General) student visa. To extend your visa you must:

What are the reasons for a Tier 4 (general) student visa refusal?

When applying for your Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, it is important not to fall foul of one of the many potential reasons for refusal, which include: Not meeting the points requirements as outlined above – there is unlikely to be an exception to this