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Can enter Uk with expired vignette?

Post by Urchin » Thu Jun 18, 2020 1:00 pm

https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights ... -employers

This link suggest that the requirement for a new vignette for those who have visas but were unable to enter the UK due to COVID may be waived for those coming from countries which do not require a visa in advance.

Does anybody have any thoughts or experience of this?

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Re: Can enter Uk with expired vignette?

Post by Urchin » Thu Jun 18, 2020 1:02 pm

Relevant text says:

The requirement for a temporary vignette to be valid at the time of entry to the UK may be waived for non-visas nationals (countries who do not appear on the visa national list), especially where their BRP has already been issued and evidence of this can be provided on entry to the UK. Please contact us for further advice on this option.

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Re: Can enter Uk with expired vignette?

Post by Urchin » Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:00 am

I just wanted to update people regarding our experience of travelling with an expired vignette.

My wife entered the UK this week and had minimal issues at the border. I believe that this option is only available for non-visa nationals but is certainly worth considering if you are still waiting for VFS to open their offices to process vignette renewals

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