Visa Question ?

[Addicted2Pattaya]

Whats the time limit on a holiday visa ?

I mean lets say for example, My girl gets a visa Jan 2009, How long has she got to use it before it runs out.

Can she use it June 2010 ?

The reason I ask is, I dont really want to fly over there get the visa with her, and then 3 months later have to pay for her flight to Uk,

It would be better for me, if I had a few months to save up enough money again.

[jstumbo]

From the UK embassy website:

How long will my visa be valid for?

The period for which your visa is valid is always shown on the visa placed in your travel document. A standard visit visa is usually valid for six months, but we also issue visit visas that are valid for 1, 2 or 5 years. All visit visas can be used for an unlimited number of entries to the UK. You may stay a maximum of 6 months on each visit, or to the expiry date of the visa, whichever is shorter. If you are coming for another reason, the validity of the visa and how long you can stay can vary.

The visa will show the date from which it is valid. This is usually the date that it is issued. However, if you do not plan to travel immediately, you can ask for it to be post-dated for the start date to be deferred by up to three months. You must tell the entry clearance officer this when you make your application.

[the scouser]

Your girlfriend should apply for a visa within, ideally, three months of when she anticipates entering the UK for the first time. Additionally, if this is her first visit, she won't get anything other than a six-month multi-entry visit visa.

Perhaps save up for the entire shooting match and then apply?

Scouse.

[Addicted2Pattaya]

Ok, Thank you both for your help