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Visa Extension

Extend your leave to remain in the UK. On-time, accurate submissions with expert OISC guidance.

Visa Overview

If your current UK visa is approaching its expiry date and you wish to remain in the UK, you will need to apply for a visa extension (formally known as Further Leave to Remain or FLR). Extensions are available for most visa routes including Skilled Worker, Student, Family and other categories.

Submitting your extension application on time — ideally before your current leave expires — is critical. Overstaying your visa has serious consequences for future immigration applications. Our advisors monitor your deadlines and ensure your extension application is submitted accurately and promptly.

Eligibility Requirements

Current Leave Must Be Valid

You should apply to extend your visa before your current leave expires to maintain lawful residence.

Continued Eligibility

You must still meet the requirements of your current visa category at the time of the extension.

No Absences Breach

Must not have exceeded permitted absences during your current leave period.

Sponsor Still Valid (if applicable)

Your employer sponsor licence must remain valid for work visa extensions.

Good Character

No criminal convictions, immigration violations or NHS debt issues.

Continuous Residence

Must have been residing lawfully in the UK throughout your current leave.

Required Documents

Current Passport & Previous Passports

All passports used during your current and previous leave periods.

Current BRP Card

Your Biometric Residence Permit for current visa.

Sponsor Letter (if applicable)

Updated employer/sponsor letter confirming continuation of employment or studies.

Bank Statements

Financial evidence covering the required period for your route.

Updated Supporting Documents

Evidence that you continue to meet all requirements of your visa category.

English Language Evidence (if required)

Updated English test results if required for your extension route.

Key Benefits

Maintain lawful residence in the UK
Continue working or studying without disruption
Avoid overstaying and its serious consequences
Count extension period towards ILR qualification
Dependants can extend at the same time
Full OGS support for all extension categories

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend applying at least 3 months before your current leave expires. This gives adequate time for processing and for responding to any requests for further information.

Overstaying is a serious breach of immigration law. It can result in removal, a re-entry ban and difficulties with all future UK visa applications. Contact us immediately if your visa has expired.

Generally, you should not leave the UK while your extension application is pending as this may be treated as a withdrawal of your application.

If you apply to extend before your current leave expires, Section 3C of the Immigration Act automatically extends your current leave conditions while your application is being decided.
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