Looking to Extend Your Stay in the UK?
If your current permission to stay in the UK is coming to an end, knowing the correct route and deadline matters. Not every visa can be extended, and extension requirements differ. Start by telling us your existing visa category and expiry date.
Visa extensions depend on your current immigration route
A family visa, sponsored work route, Student route and visitor permission have different rules. Some permit extension where requirements are met; some require switching to another route; others have strict limits.
What to check early
- Your current immigration permission and expiration date.
- Whether the current route allows an in-country extension.
- Whether your circumstances or employer have changed.
- Relevant family, work, course or financial evidence.
- Any prior refusals, curtailment or immigration complications.
Do not assume visitor permission can be extended
UK Standard Visitor permission is generally limited. Longer extensions are available only in specific circumstances, so this must never be marketed as a routine visitor extension service.
How we direct enquiries
Choose your current UK route, tell us your expiry date and a short summary of why you need to stay. We can explain the category of help you need and the available review or referral process.
Have a deadline?
Do not wait until the final day or rely on generic social-media advice about what happens after permission expires. Prompt specialist attention is particularly important if your position is complicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can every UK visa be extended?
No. Extension rights vary by immigration route and individual circumstances.
Can I extend a Standard Visitor visa?
Only limited extensions are available under the visitor rules and normally only in specified circumstances.
Can I work while an application is pending?
Work rights depend on your existing permission, how and when an application was made, and other legal details. Obtain route-specific regulated advice.
What if my visa has already expired?
The consequences can be serious and fact-specific. Seek qualified advice promptly rather than assuming a late application will be accepted.