If your UK Visa is about to expire, there are options available for certain traveller categories to extend the visa while in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may be able to extend your stay in the UK, if you have been issued a UK Standard Visitor Visa for six (6) months and is about to expire. In order to do so, you must submit a new UK visa application while you\u2019re still in the UK and your current visa expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re applying for a UK visa extension inside the UK<\/strong>, you can lawfully stay in the country while your UK visa is processing and will come into effect for up to a further six (6) months, provided you meet the eligibility requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re applying for a UK visa extension outside the UK<\/strong> I.e. in your home country, you have a choice to apply for a longer UK Standard Visitor Visa that lasts for up to 12 months. With a 12-months UK visa, you can stay in the UK until the expiry of the visa, as long as, you applied for the visa well in advance of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UK Visa extensions are only permitted for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical reasons<\/strong> – You are in the UK to receive medical treatment at a hospital or medical facility or have to undergo treatment at an NHS hospital, as long as, the care is paid for by your own government under a reciprocal healthcare arrangement or you want to donate an organ to a family member or close friend – this includes being examined for suitability as a donor match. You have a choice to apply for a longer Standard Visitor Visa in advance or travel to the UK with a six (6) months UK visa and extend your stay once in the UK. If you wish to apply for a longer Standard Visitor Visa before your visit to the UK, the visa is issued for up to 11 months and costs \u00a3190. There is no limit on the number of extensions allowed for a medical patient. You can extend your stay, as long as, you meet the below eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Academic, Senior Doctor or Dentist – <\/strong>You have a choice to apply for a longer Standard Visitor Visa in advance or travel to the UK on a six (6) months visa and extend your stay once in the UK. If you wish to apply for a longer Standard Visitor Visa before your visit to the UK, the visa is issued for up to 12 months and costs \u00a3190. If you\u2019re already in the UK, you can apply to extend your stay for up to six (6) months. In totality, you can only stay for up to 12 months in the UK. <\/strong>In order to apply for a visa extension while in the UK, you should be able to prove that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Graduate – <\/strong>If you\u2019re already in the UK and need to stay longer to retake the PLAB test, you can apply to extend your stay for up to six (6) months. You need to provide written confirmation from the General Medical Council that you\u2019re retaking the test. Moreover, if you pass the PLAB test, you can apply to stay longer to do an unpaid clinical attachment or dental observer post. You must provide written confirmation of your clinical attachment offer and you\u2019ve should not have done a clinical attachment in the UK before. You will be allowed to stay in the UK for up to 18 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n UK Visa Extension Fee<\/strong>: \u00a3993 + Additional \u00a319.20 for biometrics information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Priority Service<\/strong> : Additional \u00a3800 (over and above the visa extension and biometrics fee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are required to complete the application form online<\/a> for extending your stay in the UK. Here you must submit all the necessary information, upload your documents and pay the visa fee online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the application process, you are also required to visit the UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS)<\/a> point in the UK to provide your biometric information (fingerprints and a digital photo). You\u2019ll need to create a UKVCAS account to book an appointment online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the time of appointment, carry your passport, a printed copy of your appointment confirmation document with a QR code, a supporting documents checklist and other supporting documents (unless you\u2019ve already uploaded them online). Accompanying family members (including children) must attend the appointment together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The decision for UK visa extension will depend upon the type of visa applied for. You can expect a decision within eight (8) weeks of submitting your documents. If you have opted for a Super Priority Service, a decision will be made within two (2) working days after your UKVCAS appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While your UK visa extension is being processed, you are not permitted to travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. In the event, you do so, your application will be immediately withdrawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to extend your visa outside the UK, please visit Akbartravels.com<\/a> to understand the application process. 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Find out how to get a UK Visa from India<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How does the UK Visa extension work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Documents required for UK Visa extension: <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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