Coronavirus (COVID-19) UK Visa Extensions

Covid-19 and your Visa Extension

Coronavirus (COVID-19) UK Visa Extension Solicitors

In light of Covid-19 the Home Office have issued new guidance for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents.

If you’re in the UK and your leave expires between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020 your visa will be extended to 31 May 2020 if you cannot leave the UK because of travel restrictions or self-isolation related to coronavirus (COVID-19). You must contact the Coronavirus Immigration Team to update your records if your visa is expiring.

During these unique circumstances the Home Office have also said that you can apply from the UK to switch to a long-term UK visa until 31 May. This includes applications where you would usually need to apply for a visa from your home country.

You’ll need to meet the same visa requirements and pay the UK application fee.

Our Immigration Law Specialist is on hand to advise and assist you in updating the Home Office and making an application to switch to a long-term visa.

Immigration is a complex area of law and we can help you navigate the requirements of the Immigration Rules so that you get it right.

Contact specialist Immigration Solicitor Deborah Linford to book an appointment.

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We would just like to say the biggest THANK YOU to Deborah Linford for helping us achieve, what seemed like the most impossible task, our Family Permit. After 4 years of being apart, we finally got our approval, and we could never have done it without you, Deborah we thank you tremendously from the bottom of our hearts. You have made our dreams finally come true and we can't thank you enough for being so professional, always patient and always kind. We had a few hiccups along the way, but we just kept it moving and you remained on top of things determined to see us through to achieve our victory! Thank you, thank you, thank you & God bless from Balázs & Simone Mészáros
Simone, 15/11/2024

We HIGHLY recommend Deborah and team! Our UK Spouse Visa application experience was very smooth, thanks to Deborah! She is very approachable, knowledgeable, professional, communicative and proactive. She kept us informed every step of the process and was very quick to respond to our emails. We could not have got through this process without her and are so incredibly thankful! 5 STARS for top-notch service and support!
Angelia, 03/07/2024

I would highly recommend Sills & Betteridge, Deborah Linford acted on my behalf making every step of my visa application seamless and stress free. Thank you Deborah.
Rhea, 06/06/2024

I recommend Deborah 100%. I have been perfectly advised by Deborah every single step for the application of my spouse visa. I again, thank her and her team for helping me to get entry clearance. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. Thank you so much!
Yasmine, 23/05/2024

Deborah and her team were fantastic in the process of my wife's initial visa application and her subsequent renewal. The attention to detail in ensuring a positive outcome is no accident. They know what they are doing. I have no hesitation in recommending Deborah and her team, as I have done over the past 2 years, to anyone needing their services. Once again, many thanks.
Maria, 05/03/2024