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First things first - The Council worker asked me direct if anyone else was living with me - so I explained fully the situation as I wasn't going to blatantly lie to them.

Just call the Council again - and they have confirmed that I am not eligible for the Single Occupancy because the Visit Visa is for 6 months with a return flight not until December.

I suppose in the whole scheme of things it is a fair comment but I was just a bit surprised by their stance - especially when the neighboring Council (Warwick) still gave me the discount. I do think that individual Councils set their own rules.

Still - you live and learn.

Thank you all very much for all your input.

Hi all

My good lady is over here on a visitor visa until December :-)

I have just moved house and notified Coventry Council of my new address and they have stated that I am no longer eligible for single occupancy because of my visitor. Is this right ?

I was under the impression that Visitors were exempt and hence I would still get the Single Occupancy reduction ?

Thanks for all the help - very much appreciated.

Hopefully we will be applying in the next week or so - and then the waiting begins (And this is only for a Visitor Visa - wait until we apply for settlement )

5.19 "What is the cost to you personally of your stay in the UK ?"

5.15 What money is available to you for your trip?