Going abroad a month before renewal

[ali_2012]

Hi,
I am going abroad for 3 weeks, back end of april. my tier1 extension is in june 2012. will there be any problems at immigration when i return. i would still have over a month of valid tier1 visa.
Thanks for your help

[params0073]

No problem. You can enter on or before your visa expires.

[bobby80gh]

Hi,
I am going abroad for 3 weeks, back end of april. my tier1 extension is in june 2012. will there be any problems at immigration when i return. i would still have over a month of valid tier1 visa.
Thanks for your help

Just make sure your passport dont get lost

[jonbca]

I asked the border agent last time I crossed (Glasgow, on 19 Mar) whether I needed a minimum amount of leave left on my visa to re-enter the country. She said no, as long as your leave is current there's no problem, but if it's getting close they might remind you to send off your extension application soon.

Incidentally my friend had a problem with Air Canada when he was checking in. He had a month left on his visa, and AC in Toronto made him buy a return flight before they'd allow him to board, claiming that you needed 6 months left on a visa to enter the UK. So he did, and when he arrived in the UK the border agent said it was "bollocks" (his words). So expect some trouble from the airlines, possibly.

[ali_2012]

Thanks guyzz for ur help. Hope i dont face any probs

[goldfish]

And keep in mind that there can be delays to flights, sometimes lots of disruption e.g. due to volcanic eruption, so best not to cut it so close that you risk your visa expiring while you are away if there are delays...