Quick question regarding staying out of UK on a tier 2 visa

[kumar114]

Hi,
I am on a Tier 2 right now.
Currently out of UK on a holiday.
Its been a bit more than 1 month now since I am out of UK.
Will it affect my VISA extension because I am out of UK for more than 30 days?

Kind Regards
Kumar

[srsw]

No. As long you have taken annual leave and not absconding from work without informing employer, then it should be fine.

[sah10406]

Will it affect my VISA extension because I am out of UK for more than 30 days?

Where are you reading that this might be an issue?

[kumar114]

No. As long you have taken annual leave and not absconding from work without informing employer, then it should be fine.

Thanks @srsw. I just come to a post where it says that it applies only if I apply for ILR.
Is that correct. How long can I stay out of UK in a year. I am in Tier 2. I am extending on my Tier 2 VISA next year.

Just wanted to make 100% make sure..

Kind Regards
Rayesh

[CR001]

The absence limit for ILR is no more than 180 days in any 12 month cycle.

[kumar114]

The absence limit for ILR is no more than 180 days in any 12 month cycle.

@CR001 Thanks...Actually i am not applying for ILR. I will be extending my Tier 2 VISA soon. So is that the same case?

Kind regards
Kumar

[CR001]

There is no rule that you cannot be out of the UK for more than 30 days, provided you have approved leave from your employer sponsor and that you are still employed and paid.

[kumar114]

There is no rule that you cannot be out of the UK for more than 30 days, provided you have approved leave from your employer sponsor and that you are still employed and paid.

@CR001 Thank you very much...