When to enter UK?

[sudhirg]

I got my HSMP approval on Dec 29th 2006 as an IN COUNTRY applicant.

Later on I travelled to India.

I am going to apply for my EC from India(Hyderabad) in June 1st week. ( as my HSMP approval expires on June 29th 2007)

Assuming I get my EC say on June 15th 2007.

Is there a time bound limit before which I travel to UK atleast once and failure to do so will make my visa(EC) cancelled.

I have heard that within 6 months I am supposed to travel to UK once to get the entry stamp in passport?

Or I have the liberty to travel even after 1 year of my EC date in passport.

Kindly share your experiences!!

Regards,
Sudhir Gang

[ashishashah]

Sudhir,

You can enter in UK any time as long as your VISa(EC) is valid...
So answer to your Q. is, any time during next 2 years..But remember if you need to go for FLR , you need to come to UK at least 12 months before your EC expires..

Ashish

[sudhirg]

thanks, it helps!!