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Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

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

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Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

Post by kindastuck » Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:55 pm

Hi, I am working in the UK on a tier 2 visa and my current job is ending this August. I have applied for my BRP for my next job starting in August and was wondering if I can apply for a visa to visit Europe for a holiday in July while I am waiting for my BRP to come (as I have my passport and current BRP with me), or if I need to wait for it before I can apply?

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Re: Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

Post by CR001 » Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:20 pm

When does your current BRP card expire?
I have applied for my BRP for my next job starting in August
I assume you mean you applied for a change of employer Tier 2 VISA?? When did you apply??
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Re: Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

Post by kindastuck » Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:08 pm

My current BRP expires on 21st August 2019, my new job is due to start from 7th August and I applied for the change of employer tier 2 visa this Monday, the 3rd of June.

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Re: Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

Post by CR001 » Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:09 pm

For a Schengen visa, you need a UK visa valid for at least 3 months, sometimes 6 months. You will fail this requirement.
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Re: Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

Post by kindastuck » Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:38 pm

Okay, thanks for the advice! I don't suppose you may have an idea of how long the shengen processing time might be?

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Re: Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

Post by CR001 » Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:12 pm

It can take up to 15 working days, sometimes a bit longer in busy periods like summer.

Did you apply standard service for your new visa?
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Re: Working in the UK - can I apply for a holiday visa while waiting for my BRP?

Post by kindastuck » Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:54 pm

Yes I did. Looks like it may not be possible. Thanks for all your help!

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