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PariJ
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by PariJ » Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:33 pm
Hi All,
Has anyone had success on getting UK General Visitor long term visa(2 years or longer) in first instance without prior travel history to UK?
Thanks in advance
Cheers
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by CR001 » Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:20 pm
No many do. A proven travel history is generally required. If you apply for a two year visa, UKVI is likely to only issue a 6 months one at the higher fee.
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by Casa » Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:00 pm
CR001 wrote:No many do. A proven travel history is generally required. If you apply for a two year visa, UKVI is likely to only issue a 6 months one at the higher fee.
I believe Char intended to write '
not many do'
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by CR001 » Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:19 pm
Casa wrote:CR001 wrote:No many do. A proven travel history is generally required. If you apply for a two year visa, UKVI is likely to only issue a 6 months one at the higher fee.
I believe Char intended to write '
not many do'
YES I did, arrrghhh this is killing me without my laptop and using mobile phone
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by Casa » Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:25 pm
CR001 wrote:Casa wrote:CR001 wrote:No many do. A proven travel history is generally required. If you apply for a two year visa, UKVI is likely to only issue a 6 months one at the higher fee.
I believe Char intended to write '
not many do'
YES I did, arrrghhh this is killing me without my laptop and using mobile phone
Come home Char...all is forgiven
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by CR001 » Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:28 pm
Casa wrote:Come home Char...all is forgiven
4 sleeps and I am back in the UK, a first world country
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by Wanderer » Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:27 pm
CR001 wrote:
4 sleeps and I am back in the UK, a first world country
I'm working in Denmark now and the Danish Keyboard is driving me mad, took me ages to find '@' - (Alt-Gr 2) and forward slash is Shift-7....
An chéad stad eile Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile....
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by CR001 » Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:39 pm
Wanderer wrote:CR001 wrote:
4 sleeps and I am back in the UK, a first world country
I'm working in Denmark now and the Danish Keyboard is driving me mad, took me ages to find '@' - (Alt-Gr 2) and forward slash is Shift-7....
Lol
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by PariJ » Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:20 pm
Thanks Char ,CR001
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by secret.simon » Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:23 pm
Also see
this thread on mistakes to avoid.
Why do you need a two year visit visa anyway?
I presume that you know that a two year visa does not actually allow you to stay in the UK for two years.
Also, even after it has been granted, it can be revoked if the grantee gives the appearance of residing in the UK through frequent or successive visits.
I am not a lawyer or immigration advisor. My statements/comments do not constitute legal advice. E&OE. Please do not PM me for advice.
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by Abc499 » Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:31 am
Casa wrote:CR001 wrote:No many do. A proven travel history is generally required. If you apply for a two year visa, UKVI is likely to only issue a 6 months one at the higher fee.
I believe Char intended to write '
not many do'
I believe CR1 wrote correctly too but unintentionally backspace button pressed
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by CR001 » Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:38 am
Abc499 wrote:Casa wrote:CR001 wrote:No many do. A proven travel history is generally required. If you apply for a two year visa, UKVI is likely to only issue a 6 months one at the higher fee.
I believe Char intended to write '
not many do'
I believe CR1 wrote correctly too but unintentionally backspace button pressed
On holiday so only have access through mobile phone and it's the auto correct. I did intend to write NOT.
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by Abc499 » Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:32 am
CR001 wrote:Abc499 wrote:Casa wrote:
I believe Char intended to write 'not many do'
I believe CR1 wrote correctly too but unintentionally backspace button pressed
On holiday so only have access through mobile phone and it's the auto correct. I did intend to write NOT.
good! none realize that I just copied from signature
