Can we apply for extension from abroad

[sagarjv]

Hello All

Please let me know if we can apply for HSMP extension from abroad (i.e. from my home country).

The reason for this is my Visa is expiring in Sep-2008 and I am travelling to my home country in Aug-08. I am planning to stay in my home country for 1 month. When I comeback from my home country to UK, my visa will be valid for only 10 days. As well at present my wife is in my home country and if it is possible to apply for extension of visa and if I can club my wife's extension along with mine, I can save few £££.

Please advise me.

Cheers
Sagar

[sagarjv]

FYI:
I spoke to Home Office and I was told that if I apply from abroad, it'll be treated as new application instead of extension.

it is a bit crazy though!!

[geriatrix]

FYI:
I spoke to Home Office and I was told that if I apply from abroad, it'll be treated as new application instead of extension.

it is a bit crazy though!!

No it isn't. You've to understand what extension is - applying for a further leave to remain - which can only be done from within UK. You don't apply for a "leave to remain" from outside UK but a "leave to enter".

regards