Remote working with Gen-tier 2 and absence clarification for ILR

Hello !

Apologies if this is already answered elsewhere, but I couldn't find any answers related to my queries.

I came to UK on Feb-2018 through General Tier 2 visa (Employer-1). Within this 2 year I had been to my home country 2 times for vacation (60 days outside UK). I changed my employer who sponsored me Gen Tier 2 visa. I applied for visa on Nov-2019 and its valid until Nov 2021. My current employer is flexible with remote working,I am planning to visit my home country frequently and planning to spend 100-120 days (2-3 trips) in a year. So it will be around 300-350 days in another 3 years. It would be helpful if you could answer my below queries,

1) During my stay outside UK, I would be still getting salary in UK bank account. Also I would be paying tax,NI,Rent and all other bills. Is this legal to do remote work from outside UK ?

2) I need to make sure time spent outside the UK should be within 180 days in any 12 month period. Is my understanding correct ?

2) Will I be questioned about long absence/purpose of frequent visit in UK border at airport ? If so , do I need to get any letter from my employer about remote working ?.

3) As I am eligible for ILR after completing 5 years in UK, will this absence affect ?

4) While applying for ILR, Do I need to get letter for vacation/ Remote working from all the employers to prove my absence ?

Many Thanks in an advance !

Hello Moderators,
It would be great if you could help me in answering my above queries?

Hi ,Can anyone please reply on my queries as am planning my trip next month. In short, with Gen-Tier 2 visa I am planning to spend 4-5 months in total in a year (not continuous), so that I can make sure 180 days presence in UK in any given 12 months. My current BRP is valid till end of 2021. In a nut shell, I am worrying more about UK immigration check (entry to UK after each frequent travel) and visa extension than ILR.

1) During my stay outside UK, I would be still getting salary in UK bank account. Also I would be paying tax,NI,Rent and all other bills. Is this legal to do remote work from outside UK ?

2) Will I be questioned about long absence/purpose of frequent visit in UK border at airport ? If so, do I need to get any letter from my employer about remote working ?.Will I be able to enter UK with current BRP?

3) While applying for ILR, Do I need to get letter for vacation/ Remote working from all the employers to prove my absence ?

Many thanks in an advance!

Hi Friends/Experts,
Could anyone reply on my queries, as its quite urgent. My apologies if I have not followed any forum rule.

I wish someone could answer to this question. It is so crucial for me as well. I visited my parents for 7 weeks. Worked 6 weeks remotel from abroad and had 1 week of paid annual leave. All approved by my employer. Same scenario really. The answer for this post will enlighten me as well.

Thank you everyone for keeping such a valuable forum alive. I am amazed. I wish I could also help others here.

Could anyone help me by answering the query posted on "Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:50 am". Based on this I have to plan my trip.
Thanks !

My employer told me that due to tax regulations, I need to be physically in the UK and I cannot work remotely under Tier 2 visa.

Did you have the same experience?