UK intial entry time limit

[SidSamuels]

Hi,

I got my Tier 1 visa approved in January 2009. But circumstances changed on personal front because of which I couldn't travel to UK immediately.

From what I understand about the entry requirement is that a person can enter the UK any time provided his Visa is valid at that point of time.

Has anything changed in between? I am planning to travel in August and have my travel arrangements done.

I am asking this because I saw few posts on this forum which talk about a particular time frame (3 months) in which you need to enter the UK on a Tier 1 visa.

[push]

Hi,

I got my Tier 1 visa approved in January 2009. But circumstances changed on personal front because of which I couldn't travel to UK immediately.

From what I understand about the entry requirement is that a person can enter the UK any time provided his Visa is valid at that point of time.

Has anything changed in between? I am planning to travel in August and have my travel arrangements done.

I am asking this because I saw few posts on this forum which talk about a particular time frame (3 months) in which you need to enter the UK on a Tier 1 visa.

HO's automated email mentions that Immigration officer may ask you some questions when you enter UK 3 months after it was issued. Let me clarify that it is in relation to ILR but I am just extrapolating it.

[SidSamuels]

push_hsmp,

thank you for the reply.

So if I understand correctly, it's more about questioning - why so late, why now etc.

It is not like - "your visa is invalid" or "we can't allow you" because you didn't enter within 3 months from date of issue of your visa.

As you mentioned, your reply is based on some information related to ILR. Do you know any such rule for fresh tier 1 entry for the first time?

(As far as I had read on forums and guidance, there was no such time restriction. I asked this question just to ensure that I have updated information because I have not read new guidance notes if any in past 3-4 months)

[pkumar]

you will definately require second extention for ILR. I don't think you should have BIG problem entering UK. you missed 5 year requirement for ILR already which means long wait unfortunately. Just be frank about your situation and there are many people coming late and i m sure officer understands.

[push]

So if I understand correctly, it's more about questioning - why so late, why now etc.

Yes thats what I understand

It is not like - "your visa is invalid" or "we can't allow you" because you didn't enter within 3 months from date of issue of your visa.

Yes

As you mentioned, your reply is based on some information related to ILR. Do you know any such rule for fresh tier 1 entry for the first time?

No I dont

(As far as I had read on forums and guidance, there was no such time restriction.

Agree