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Travel outside UK during Tier 2 employer switching

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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Travel outside UK during Tier 2 employer switching

Post by India_123 » Fri Jun 03, 2016 5:19 pm

Hi All,

I have been in UK with Tier 2 ICT established staff (Granted before april 2011, current visa validity till april 2017) and I got a new job offer from different employer. I switched my visa to Tier 2 general successfully. I've submitted notice to my current employer and the new employer joining date is next month (mid July).

My question here is, am I allowed to travel outside UK before the new employer work start date (mid July). Could anyone please confirm?

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Travel outside UK during Tier 2 employer switching

Post by India_123 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:02 pm

Hi All, could anyone please advice on the above?

I want to know if i can travel outside UK and come back during notice period with my current employer.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Travel outside UK during Tier 2 employer switching

Post by CR001 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 8:19 pm

Yes you can travel as you have a valid visa.
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Re: Travel outside UK during Tier 2 employer switching

Post by India_123 » Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:12 pm

Hi Cr001, Thanks very much for your reply.

I have one more query. My passport is valid only till 2016 November mid which is 4 months from now. Is there any requirement that i have to have 6 months validity on passport when i enter UK ( i will be returning to uk by july mid itself) ?

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Travel outside UK during Tier 2 employer switching

Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:22 pm

Is there any requirement that i have to have 6 months validity on passport when i enter UK (
No there is not.

Remember that you will have to update HO when you renew your passport.
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