Visiting Visa Query

[Passionate_UK]

Hi Friends - I'm staying in UK with my family under HSMP visa.
My baby who was born last year was diagnosed with a life-limiting disease. My wife's parents got visiting visa for 2yrs in Sep '08 and
they're completing 6mnths stay in UK in April.

The hospital team has given us a letter stating the details of the
special care required as the baby needs full-time care.

When I asked Indian Embassy if they can stay for more than 6mnths in UK, they said my in-laws just need to go out of the country
and come back - just that they can't stay here continuously.
But I rang Home office and they said visitors can stay only for 180 days in a year ?.

But I can't see this as a rule anywhere on UKBA website. So totally confused.

Please can you advise ?.

Appreciate your help in this matter.

[PaperPusher]

See the IDIs, which is the guidance to staff, not the Immigration Rules.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

[quote]2.1.5 Multi-Entry Visas
Visit visas are normally valid for 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 5 and 10 years. The visas are valid for unlimited journeys within the validity period of the visa. However, holders of visit visas may only remain in the UK for a maximum of six months on any one visit, or until the visa expires if less than six months. This restriction is indicated on the visa by the entry “180â€