UK visa extension

The requirements for a UK visa extension depend on the immigration route you currently hold and the basis on which you wish to remain in the UK. You may need to demonstrate that you continue to meet specific requirements relating to your employment, finances, relationship, family circumstances, accommodation, sponsorship or other aspects of your immigration status.

Our experienced immigration specialists will carefully assess your current visa, immigration history and circumstances before advising you on the requirements for an extension. We can assist with preparing your application, compiling supporting evidence and ensuring that your application is submitted on the correct basis.

Expert legal representation for UK visa extensions

There are a number of UK immigration routes where individuals may be able to extend their permission to remain. Depending on your circumstances, this can include extensions under routes such as:

• Skilled Worker visas
• Spouse and partner visas
• Family visas
• Student and dependant routes
• UK Ancestry visas
• Youth Mobility Scheme visas
• Other eligible work, family and immigration routes

Each immigration route has its own eligibility requirements and conditions. It is important to ensure that you continue to meet the relevant requirements when applying for an extension, as changes to your circumstances may affect your eligibility.

Our solicitors will review your existing visa and advise you on the requirements that apply to your particular route. We will also consider whether there have been any changes to your circumstances, such as a change of employer, salary, relationship, financial circumstances or family situation, that may need to be addressed as part of your application.

Extending your UK visa before it expires

Timing is an important consideration when applying for a UK visa extension. In many circumstances, you should make your application before your existing permission expires. Making an application in time can be particularly important where you need to maintain lawful immigration status in the UK while your application is being considered.

Our immigration specialists can advise you on when to apply and the steps involved in preparing your application. We will also explain any relevant restrictions or conditions that may apply while your application is pending.

Where your circumstances have changed since your previous application, we can assess whether you remain eligible for an extension under your current route or whether another immigration route may be more appropriate.

Supporting evidence for a UK visa extension

A strong application should be supported by appropriate evidence demonstrating that you continue to satisfy the relevant Immigration Rules.

Depending on the visa route, this may include evidence relating to your employment, salary, sponsorship, finances, relationship, accommodation, identity, family circumstances or previous immigration status.

Our solicitors will provide clear guidance on the evidence required and can assist with reviewing and organising your supporting documents. Where appropriate, we can also prepare detailed legal representations explaining how your circumstances satisfy the relevant requirements.

We understand that immigration applications can be complex, particularly where you have lived in the UK for several years or where your circumstances have changed since your previous visa application. Our role is to identify any potential issues at an early stage and ensure that these are properly addressed.

UK visa extension refusals

If your UK visa extension application has been refused, our immigration solicitors can review the Home Office decision and advise you on the options available.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include making an immigration appeal where a right of appeal exists, applying for administrative review where available, submitting a fresh application, making further representations or considering Pre-Action Protocol correspondence and Judicial Review where there are arguable public law grounds.

We will carefully examine the refusal decision, your original application and the evidence submitted to determine why the application was refused and whether the Home Office has correctly applied the Immigration Rules.

Switching immigration routes

In some circumstances, an individual may be able to switch from their existing immigration route to another route from within the UK. Whether this is possible will depend on the visa you currently hold, the route you wish to switch into and your individual circumstances.

Our immigration solicitors can assess your immigration history and advise whether an extension of your existing visa or a switch to another immigration route may provide the most appropriate basis for your continued stay in the UK.

Every UK visa extension application is different, and the requirements will depend on the immigration route and your individual circumstances. Our solicitors, lawyers and barristers have extensive experience dealing with UK immigration matters and provide strategic legal representation tailored to the particular requirements of your case.

We understand how important it can be to maintain your immigration status and continue living, working or studying in the UK. Our role is to make the process as straightforward as possible, identify any potential issues and provide clear and effective legal representation throughout your application.

Our fees are agreed with you from the outset, giving you clarity over the cost of your legal representation. We also offer a free, no-obligation initial assessment so that you can discuss your circumstances with our immigration specialists and understand your options before deciding how to proceed.

Speak to one of our UK Immigration Specialists today.

Call us on 0203 150 2122 for your free initial assessment or complete our contact form and a member of our team will be in touch.