Spouse Visa Travel Time

[omla123]

Hi,

I have applied for spouse visa, priority service. The biometrics have been done in Lahore a week ago (no confirmation email received). I am expecting to get the visa in a months time. The issue is that I have been told that within 30 days you have to travel on the visa, however as there are a few weddings and other stuff need to attend to, is there any way to extend this 30 day period for travel to uk? Ideally would like to come to UK in Jan 2020?

[Zerubbabel]

Hi,

I have applied for spouse visa, priority service. The biometrics have been done in Lahore a week ago (no confirmation email received). I am expecting to get the visa in a months time. The issue is that I have been told that within 30 days you have to travel on the visa, however as there are a few weddings and other stuff need to attend to, is there any way to extend this 30 day period for travel to uk? Ideally would like to come to UK in Jan 2020?

You applied for the visa too early it seems

Your option is to let it expire then apply again in 2020 when she is ready. But that carries obvious risks indeed.

[Korekt]

You applied for the visa too early it seems

Your option is to let it expire then apply again in 2020 when she is ready. But that carries obvious risks indeed.

Doesn't sound like a good option. Besides OP has stated they would like to come to the UK in Jan 2020.

[Casa]

3. ECB17.3 Replacing a 30 day short validity (travel) vignette
30 day vignettes can also be replaced using a transfer of conditions and not as a new application for leave to enter. For information on the current fee for a Transfer of Conditions see the visa fees page on GOV.UK.

If the applicant has been granted a 30 day vignette and fails to enter the UK within the 30 day validity period, they must make an application for a replacement 30 day vignette by applying for a Transfer of Conditions.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... visa-ecb17

The fee for this is currently £154