UK Visa Renewal Guide

Visa Renewal UK – Learn how to renew or extend your UK visa from inside the UK with expert tips and a step-by-step guide.

A UK visa extension allows applicants who are already in the United Kingdom on a valid visa to extend their visa beyond the original expiry date of their visa. This process is essential for those who wish to continue their studies, employment, or other activities in the UK without interruption.

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How to Extend Your Visa in the UK

If your current UK visa is nearing its expiry and you wish to continue residing lawfully in the country, it is crucial to apply for a visa extension in good time. Extending your visa involves understanding and complying with specific eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and procedural steps set out by the UK Home Office. It’s important to note that not all visa types allow for in-country extension, so confirming your eligibility is essential. This article outlines the complete process of applying for a UK visa renewal, including the best time to apply, the documents you’ll need, and the steps to take if you face complications during your application.

Extension / Renewal of UK Family Visas

At Deluxe Law Chambers, our expert team of immigration solicitors and lawyers can provide specialist legal advice and representation for applications to extend or renew family visas from within the UK. We assist with the following family visa extension applications:

1. Extension of Spouse Visa
2. Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years
3. Extension of Unmarried Partner Visa
4. Extension of Civil Partner Visa
5. Extension of Same-Sex Partner Visa
6. Extension of Parent of a Child Visa
7. Extension of Dependant Visa

Extension / Renewal of UK Work Visas

Our specialist work visa solicitors in London & Manchester offer high-quality legal services for the extension or renewal of UK work visas. We can assist with applications to extend the following visas from inside the UK:

1. Extension of Skilled Worker Visa
2. Extension of Health and Care Worker Visa
3. Extension of UK Ancestry Visa
4. Extension of T2 Minister of Religion Visa
5. Extension of Global Talent Visa
6. Extension of Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
7. Extension of Sole Representative of an Overseas Business Visa
8. Extension of International Sportsperson Visa
9. Extension of Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
10. Extension of Scale-up Worker Visa
11. Extension of UK Expansion Worker Visa
12. Extension of Turkish Businessperson Visa
13. Extension of Turkish Worker Visa
14. Extension of BNO (British National Overseas) Visa

Other Applications for Extension / Renewal of UK Visas

At Deluxe Law Chambers, we also provide legal support and immigration advice for the following visa extension applications from within the UK:

1. Extension of Leave under the 7-Year Child Residence Route
2. Extension Application – Young Adult Who Has Lived Half of Their Life in the UK
3. Extension of Stay – 20 Years Long Residence
4. Extension Application – Very Significant Obstacles to Integration
5. Extension of Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR)
6. Ukraine Extension Scheme
7. Extension of Student Visa
8. Extension of Child Student Visa

Priority / Super Priority Service for UK Visa Extensions

As fast-track immigration solicitors registered with the Home Office UKVI, Deluxe Law Chambers offers Priority and Super Priority Services for faster processing of UK visa extension applications.

With our fast-track legal services, you can receive a decision within 24 hours under the Super Priority Service or within 5 working days under the Priority Service—helping you avoid long delays in visa decision-making.

We can assist with Priority / Super Priority extension applications for the following visas:

1. Extension of Spouse Visa
2. Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years
3. Extension of Unmarried Partner Visa
4. Extension of Civil Partner Visa
5. Extension of Same-Sex Partner Visa
6. Extension of Parent of a Child Visa
7. Extension of Dependant Visa
8. Extension of Skilled Worker Visa
9. Extension of Health and Care Worker Visa
10. Extension of UK Ancestry Visa
11. Extension of T2 Minister of Religion Visa
12. Extension of Global Talent Visa
13. Extension of International Sportsperson Visa
14. Extension of Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
15. Extension of Scale-up Worker Visa
16. Extension of UK Expansion Worker Visa
17. Extension of Leave under the 7-Year Child Residence Route
18. Extension Application – Young Adult Who Has Lived Half of Their Life in the UK
19. Extension of Stay – 20 Years Long Residence
20. Extension Application – Very Significant Obstacles to Integration
21. Extension of Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR)
22. Extension of Student Visa
23. Extension of Child Student Visa

What Happens If Your Visa Expires While Waiting?

If you’ve applied before your visa expires, Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 protects your rights until a decision is made. However, if you apply after expiry, you’re at risk of removal.

FAQs About Visa Renewal in the UK