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Extensions and variations of stay

If you have a current leave to enter (or remain) in the United Kingdom, you may apply for it to be extended or varied. Applications for extensions and variations are made to the Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) in Croydon. There are regional offices with limited facilities at Belfast, Birmingham, Glasgow and Liverpool.
Certain straightforward applications may be made in person and determined immediately. If you decide to make an application in person, particularly in Croydon, please be mindful that the queues can be long and there is no guarantee of a positive outcome.
Applications are considered against the Immigration Rules and IND policy guidelines.
Recent changes in legislation have made persons who obtain extensions or variations by deception liable to administrative removal and detention so you are advised to ensure to be frank and honest in making applications.
For some years now, applications have had to be made on specified forms in most cases, and will be treated as invalid if they are not accompanied by appropriate documents. You may wish to consider taking advice before applying for an extension or variation of leave.
If you do have any specific questions regarding extensions or variations of leave to enter or remain, please email general@visalondon.com or use our general enquiry form.

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