Visa expiry

[mangomm]

Hi there,

When my Tier 2 Work Visa expires, is there a length of time during which I cannot re enter the UK? e.g. can I not come back to the UK for a year from visa expiry?

Thanks so much

[moonlight55]

If you are referring to Tier 2 (General) visa, you cannot re-enter UK for 12 months once you leave UK to go back to your home country. Your leaving date can be before your visa expiry date.

[mangomm]

Thanks so much for your answer.

I am currently engaged to a UK citizen. Even if we were to get married in those 12 months, am I not allowed to re-enter the country?

[moonlight55]

Let me correct myself. You cannot enter UK again on Tier 2 (General). You can enter on a dependent visa as there is no cooling off required in that case.

In your case, you can enter UK as a partner of UK citizen. Please check gov.uk as to which form to use in your case.

[mangomm]

Fantastic. Thanks so much.