Uk Visa

[Lite Beer]

Me and my Thai wife live in Thailand and are going to visit my family in England next August for 2 weeks.

With all the planned changes to the UK Visa regulations I was thinking it may be better to apply for my Wifes Visa sooner rather than later. Anyone know how far in advance you can apply for a visit visa.

Also this planned 1,000 pound surerity, would it apply to my Wifes application? Or is it for immigrants families.

Thanks.

[Mahout Angrit]

Unless they change it between now and next August the visa will be valid for entry to UK for 6 months from the date of issue, you must also leave before the validity expires. You can request that the date of issue be post dated by up to 3 months.

It is being discussed that a tourist visa validity could be reduced to 3 months, the deposit is also still only under discussion.

[Lite Beer]

Unless they change it between now and next August the visa will be valid for entry to UK for 6 months from the date of issue, you must also leave before the validity expires. You can request that the date of issue be post dated by up to 3 months.

It is being discussed that a tourist visa validity could be reduced to 3 months, the deposit is also still only under discussion.

Thanks M A. So in theory she could apply up to 8 months before we travel.

[vinny]

See also 1.3 - Validity of entry clearance and leave to enter. She may have to depart from the UK, or apply for a further leave to remain, before her visa expires.

[Lite Beer]

Ok. Did not really understand it all but will have another read when I have a bit more time.

Thanks

[BIGJIMMY]

You can only apply 3 months max before you want the visa to start and that (at the moment) will be valid for 6 months.

Jimmy

[Mahout Angrit]

Thanks M A. So in theory she could apply up to 8 months before we travel.

Yes in fact if you are going in August and only staying 2 weeks you could apply now and ask to post date the date of issue for 3 months. You would leave UK before the expiry date of the visa.