Can we apply for visit visit before expiry of current visa?

[salman7777]

Hi,

I have a question:

The applicant was previously issued visit visa valid until May 2013. He plans to travel to visit family end of may/June 2013

Can the new visa be applied before the expiry of current one? for example in Apri/2013. Are there any country specific rules for this?


Appreciate if someone can reply based on specific reference to UKBA guidelines or something concrete to avoid refusal of the application.

Thanks

[Lucapooka]

Yes, apply for a new visa.

[salman7777]

Yes, apply for a new visa.

Is there any particular reference to UKBA rules which would allow this ? Basically to make sure that the application is not returned if the visa will be applied where there are still 2 months left on the current visit visa and risk losing fee (ca £600).

I don't see anything on the family visitor guidelines or form allowing/restricting applicants.

thanks

[Lucapooka]

Changes to your circumstances
If your travel plans are delayed, you cannot change the expiry date of your visa unless there are compelling compassionate circumstances. At the discretion of a visa officer, we can extend the expiry date of a visa for up to 3 months, if there has been no change in your circumstances. Otherwise you should apply for another visa.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... a-holders/

[salman7777]

Changes to your circumstances
If your travel plans are delayed, you cannot change the expiry date of your visa unless there are compelling compassionate circumstances. At the discretion of a visa officer, we can extend the expiry date of a visa for up to 3 months, if there has been no change in your circumstances. Otherwise you should apply for another visa.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... a-holders/

that's very good. Its safe to say this would also apply in the situation where you have used the visa couple of times and want to travel again on a future date so applying for a new visa rather than waiting for the current visa to expire first.

thanks v much!