Can I travel to the UK while visa is pending?

It is also strongly advised that applicants with an entry clearance application pending, should not travel to the UK until they receive a decision. Non-visa nationals (i.e. those not on the visa nationals list) can enter the UK whilst they have an active application.



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Normally you cannot travel to the UK before the start date of your visa, as you must enter after the start date in order to 'activate' your Student visa status.

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You can arrive in the UK at any time up until the 'valid until' date, but remember that this is also the last day that you are permitted to stay in the UK. 3. Length of stay. This is the maximum length of your stay in the UK.

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The earliest you can apply is usually: 3 months before your planned travel date for visit visas. 3 months before your employment start date for most work visas. 6 months before your course start date for Student and Child Student visas.

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While you will not need a visa before you visit the UK for less than six months, it is highly advised that you bring documentation similar to that which you would provide for a visa application. This can include evidence of your flight home and the amount of savings you have to support yourself.

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You may have to apply for a UK visa for green card holders to travel to London from the US, even as a green card holder. U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are citizens from UK Visa-Free countries do not need to apply for a visa when traveling for tourism or business purposes.

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