twozeds 107 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) Hi......If i could ask any member to clarify something for me I would greatly appreciate. apologies if my question seems a bit muddled but been trying to think how to word it so its clear....any way here goes: I will be renewing my year extension or retirement visa as I refer to it the first couple of weeks in January 2023 (the official date when it expires is 31st Jan 2023). I will be returning to the UK in early March to help take care of my elderly mother so after I have renewed the retirement visa I will also get a re-entry visa.....a couple of questions if I may: Q1. Is there any stipulation as to how early a re-entry visa can be obtained before my flight (first week in March) or are the re-entry visas valid for a certain amount of time after they are issued say 6 months or a year etc.? Q2. I really dont know how long i will be in the UK dependent on how mum is so i have booked a one way flight, but Im aware I will have to be back at the end of the year (2023) or so to renew my Retirement visa again....so my long winded question is: if say i came back at the end of December 2023 bearing in mind my new visa renewal date will be 31st Jan 2024, would I still get the 90days on arrival at the airport with my re-entry visa even tho I would only have maybe a month on my retirement visa? Sorry for the long winded confusing 2nd question but couldnt think how to put it more clearly......many thanks in advance Edited December 27, 2022 by twozeds Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mahseer 790 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Apply for reentry at same time of renewing retirement extension. Expiry date on both will be the same. When you return your stay will be only up to visa validity date. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno 7736 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Q1 - you can get it (single or multi) the same day you renew your permission to stay. They are valid for the length of your permission to stay. Q2 - only until 31 Jan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave 5319 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 No need to get the Re-entry permit in advance. As long as you have a boarding pass, you can obtain it at passport control when you depart, open 24/7 Same price, B1000 single. If you don't have a visa photo, they can take it there. Usually less than 20 minutes to complete. It can take much longer at Immigration offices Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twozeds 107 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 thanks for your quick replies appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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