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This used to be on the UKVisas website until recently. Perhaps a change in policy? So check with VFS / BHC if this rule is still applicable. If it is, your Tier 1 (General) visa may remain valid.ECB10.5 Applying for another visa but in a different category wrote:An applicant may hold more than one valid entry clearance, for example a regular traveller already holding a longer period multiple visit visa can be issued with a visa for another purpose. When issuing a second visa, the applicant should be advised to explain to the Immigration Officer on arrival in which capacity he/she is seeking entry to the UK.
Is this an overseas non-UK employer?Prashant428 wrote:Hi,
I have Tier1 UK Visa but my employer wants me to send on a Business Trip. I would like to know if I can get Business Visitor Visa when I already have Tier1 General Migrant Visa.
I have asked VFS and they said that since these 2 Visa are of different categories, there should not be any problem. Please suggest
Thanks,
Sachin
Oh..my bad!...i wasn't aware of any such rule. I thought you can be on only one visa at any given time. Moreover, why he/she can't travel to uk on already issued Tier 1 visa and emphasise on issuing new business visa. I guess it might have something to do with the tax relief related to business visits??sushdmehta wrote:Couple of things ....
1. Please don't make multiple posts on the same topic.
2. It is neither appropriate nor the norm to delete all your previous posts (queries) after getting the answers you needed.
This said, coming to the query at hand:This used to on the UKVisas website until recently. Perhaps a change in policy? So check with VFS / BHC if this rule is still applicable. If it is, your Tier 1 (General) visa may remain valid.ECB10.5 Applying for another visa but in a different category wrote:An applicant may hold more than one valid entry clearance, for example a regular traveller already holding a longer period multiple visit visa can be issued with a visa for another purpose. When issuing a second visa, the applicant should be advised to explain to the Immigration Officer on arrival in which capacity he/she is seeking entry to the UK.
regards
Can I have more than one visa? wrote:It is not possible to hold more than one visa or entry clearance. If your circumstances change you should always inform the Home Office before you leave the UK so that your permission to stay can be curtailed. Once your permission to stay has been curtailed you will be able to apply for a new visa overseas.