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Visa expiry

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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akshay242005
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Visa expiry

Post by akshay242005 » Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:14 pm

Hi,
My passport expires is in 2 years and it has been submitted for CoS and other applications as well.
I just wanted to know that when i apply for the tier 2 general visa for 3 years what will be the expiry date of the visa, same as the passport or 3 years only.

I would be highly grateful if someone could help me out with this.

Thank You

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Re: Visa expiry

Post by moonlight55 » Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:01 pm

You will get the visa based on the COS. Passport expiry dates are irrelevant. Assuming you will renew your passport on-time, you will need to carry both the passports when you travel. Your visa will still be valid on the old passport.

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Re: Visa expiry

Post by CR001 » Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:45 am

moonlight55 wrote:You will get the visa based on the COS. Passport expiry dates are irrelevant. Assuming you will renew your passport on-time, you will need to carry both the passports when you travel. Your visa will still be valid on the old passport.
No, the OP will be issued with a 30 day visa vignette to allow entry into the UK and they must collect their Tier 2 G BRP card within 10 days of arriving. Visa are no longer placed in the passport for the full duration.
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Re: Visa expiry

Post by moonlight55 » Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:37 pm

Oh yes, that's correct CR001. They no longer provide visa for the entire duration.

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Re: Visa expiry

Post by akshay242005 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:22 pm

Thank you so much for the help!

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