Does dependant visa void/cancel after being away for more than 6 months?

[farazk86]

Hi,

My wife has a Tier 2 dependant visa that is valid until 14 December 2022.

In mid November she had to go back home to resolve some personal matters. She is now ready to come back in July. So that is a gap of about 8 months or so out of UK.

Will this be a problem? Will staying away for this long somehow void the visa? Can she still enter on the same visa that is currently valid and in her possession?

Thank you

[CR001]

When was her last visa granted?

[farazk86]

Her visa was granted on 24/5/21 and is valid until 14/12/22. She has the BRP with her

This is a Tier 2 dependant visa.

[CR001]

Her visa remains valid. However, an absence of more than 180 days makes her ineligible for ILR as her continuity of residence is broken.

[CR001]

Her visa remains valid.

However, an absence of more than 180 days in any 12 month period makes her ineligible for ILR as her continuity of residence is broken.

[CR001]

Her visa remains valid.

However, an absence of more than 180 days makes her ineligible for ILR as her continuity of residence is broken.

[farazk86]

Many thanks for the confirmation CR001.

Yes, the absence is unfortunate, but was unavoidable I'm afraid