Tier 5 - Is it Valid After Activation? Or Due Date on your Passport?

[prp2]

Hello,

I have a tier 5 UK visa and I have not activated it, yet. It is valid from May 2017-May 2019. I have not activated it yet. Does that mean that I can still activate it anytime from now until May 2019 and then my 2 year work visa starts? Or does that mean that I can only use it until May 2019?

Please help.

Thanks.

[Casa]

Hello,
Or does that mean that I can only use it until May 2019?

Thanks.

The above. The date of expiry

Also note:
Visa application process (for overseas applicants)
Once a Tier 5 Certificate of Sponsorship has been issued to an applicant, they must obtain a Tier 5 visa/ entry clearance before they enter the UK, and have three months from the date the Certificate of Sponsorship is issued to do so. After three months the certificate will lapse and can no longer be used to support a visa application.

[prp2]

Actually I have not activated it (BRP) yet. I had 1 month to activate it last year on May and I didn't. But does that mean I need to get another UK entry clearance (BRP appointment)? https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/replace

[Casa]

Your visa is likely to have lapsed, meaning you've missed the boat (or aeroplane) ! At the very least, your BRP is no longer valid.

[prp2]

Also note:
Visa application process (for overseas applicants)
Once a Tier 5 Certificate of Sponsorship has been issued to an applicant, they must obtain a Tier 5 visa/ entry clearance before they enter the UK, and have three months from the date the Certificate of Sponsorship is issued to do so. After three months the certificate will lapse and can no longer be used to support a visa application.

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Yeah so in response to that, that's what happened to me. I did not activate my BRP on time. Does that mean I have to re-apply for BRP again or complete an entirely new tier 5 visa application again?

[prp2]

Your visa is likely to have lapsed, meaning you've missed the boat (or aeroplane) ! At the very least, your BRP is no longer valid.
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In response to this, does that mean I have to get a new BRP or apply for another tier 5 visa?

[Casa]

Your visa is likely to have lapsed, meaning you've missed the boat (or aeroplane) ! At the very least, your BRP is no longer valid.
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In response to this, does that mean I have to get a new BRP or apply for another tier 5 visa?

Apply for another Tier 5 visa. The visa application only permits a deferred date of entry up to 3 months. If your posted dates are correct, you appear to have delayed your entry so far for 12 months

[prp2]

Thanks so much. Yeah I was not able to UK last year. I was not aware how crucial the time is to activate a visa. I've heard before, you could activate it in a few years time and then your visa starts from the day of your activation. I guess that doesn't happen anymore?

And bummer that I have to apply again. Considering the visa application is so costly!

[Casa]

Thanks so much. Yeah I was not able to UK last year. I was not aware how crucial the time is to activate a visa. I've heard before, you could activate it in a few years time and then your visa starts from the day of your activation. I guess that doesn't happen anymore?

And bummer that I have to apply again. Considering the visa application is so costly!

You also need to factor in the cost of the NHS (IHS) surcharge which is due to increase later in 2018 to £400 per year. i.e £800 for a 2 year visa in addition to the visa fee.

[prp2]

WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT When is it going to increase? Do you know?

[Casa]

WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT When is it going to increase? Do you know?

No confirmed date yet, but it's expected to be implemented in the Autumn.

[crackersand_cheese]

Any luck on the re-application, prp2? I also need to re-apply, but I've been hearing that a second issuance may not be possible...