Extension to Standard Visitor Visa

[dylan]

Hi All

My mother is in the UK on a standard visitor visa. Unfortunately she was severely injured and she is receiving treatments at the moment. She needs to stay longer as she physically can't travel. Her visa is going be expired soon. Can you please point me in the right direction as to what options are available, application form we should be using, documents required for submission, etc.?

Any help will be greatly appreciated during this difficult period.

Thank you in anticipation.

[Casa]

See this paragraph:
If you’re receiving private medical treatment in the UK
You can apply to extend your visa for a further 6 months if you:

have paid for any treatment you’ve already had in the UK
can and will pay the further costs of your treatment
continue to meet the eligibility requirements
You must also get a medical practitioner or NHS consultant who’s registered in the UK to provide:

proof of arrangements for your private medical consultation or treatment
a letter saying how long your treatment is likely to take
details of the progress of your treatment, if it’s already started

There is a link within the link below to an application form:

https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-vis ... -your-visa

[CR001]

See this paragraph:
If you’re receiving private medical treatment in the UK
You can apply to extend your visa for a further 6 months if you:

have paid for any treatment you’ve already had in the UK
can and will pay the further costs of your treatment
continue to meet the eligibility requirements
You must also get a medical practitioner or NHS consultant who’s registered in the UK to provide:

proof of arrangements for your private medical consultation or treatment
a letter saying how long your treatment is likely to take
details of the progress of your treatment, if it’s already started

There is a link within the link below to an application form:

https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-vis ... -your-visa

Yiks, didn't realise the cost for this has jumped so much

Fees
You must pay:

£993 if you apply to extend your visa by post
£1,583 if you apply in person

[Casa]

See this paragraph:
If you’re receiving private medical treatment in the UK
You can apply to extend your visa for a further 6 months if you:

have paid for any treatment you’ve already had in the UK
can and will pay the further costs of your treatment
continue to meet the eligibility requirements
You must also get a medical practitioner or NHS consultant who’s registered in the UK to provide:

proof of arrangements for your private medical consultation or treatment
a letter saying how long your treatment is likely to take
details of the progress of your treatment, if it’s already started

There is a link within the link below to an application form:

https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-vis ... -your-visa

Yiks, didn't realise the cost for this has jumped so much

Fees
You must pay:

£993 if you apply to extend your visa by post
£1,583 if you apply in person

It came as a shock for me too Char

[dylan]

Thank you so much for the quick replies.

I looked at the link. I believe FLR(HRO) is the correct application form.

She is receiving treatments from NHS at the moment. Do you think this will be a problem as it is not private medical treatment?

[Casa]

Yes unfortunately there will be an issue with using the NHS as your mother isn't entitled to this while here as a visitor. You should request a bill for any treatment used and ensure this is paid before you submit any application.