Passport Validity -

Hi Sushdmehta,

Extract below is taken from a topic". Is this a fact. As my passport expries in Nov 2009 and there is no way a passport is renewed before a year. I plan to make the application and show departure date toUKas Jan 2009.


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sabbu
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Joined: 01 Sep 2008
Posts: 2

Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject:

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Hi all,

I planning to apply for initial tier 1 from bangalore.I have a passport with validy of 6 months. As per the document

"Travel document or passport (passports and travel documents should be valid for at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the UK"


Does this mean

if I am applying this month and intened to leave after 2 months(if I get visa) and planning to stay in UK for 6 months ,then I should have passport validity of 14 (2+6+6) months.

Please correct if my understanding is wrong.

Thanks in advance.

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deepinder7090
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Joined: 01 Apr 2008
Posts: 45

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:18 am Post subject:

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DearSabu,
The application forms clearly states that your passport should be valid 6 months before the departure from uk.
so if you get visa for three years from today then your passport shold be valid till 3rd of april 2011.
if still there is a confusion call me on 9878828009

regards,
deepinder

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