Extending, switching & renewing

If you want to stay in the UK for longer on the same visa route, you normally apply to extend before your current permission expires, meet the route's requirements again, and can usually remain in the UK while an in-time application is being decided.

Whether you can switch to a different UK visa without leaving the country depends entirely on the route you hold now and the route you want, because many in-country switches are allowed but visitors and most short-term routes must apply from outside the UK.

Learn the straightforward procedure for extending or renewing your UK visa. Our guide details the necessary requirements and insider advice.

A UK Standard Visitor normally cannot extend their stay beyond 6 months in total. Extensions beyond 6 months are only possible in limited cases, such as ongoing private medical treatment or eligible academics.

A UK Skilled Worker Visa is valid for up to 5 years, you are able to extend a UK Skilled Worker up to that limit.

Planning to extend your UK spouse visa? Navigate the process with our guide to extending a UK spouse visa.

No, you cannot switch from a Visitor Visa to another visa. The Visitor Visa is intended for temporary visits to the UK.

Discover the essential information needed to switch from a Fiancé(e) Visa to Spouse Visa (2026) while living in the UK.

While some work visas allow extensions, others demand that you leave the UK. It's crucial to abide by the visa restrictions to avoid problems

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the options available to international graduates in the UK, empowering you to make decisions.

The UK government allows Skilled Worker Visa holders to study part-time or full-time, as long as it does not interfere with their primary job.