Valid UK Visa in an Expired Passport
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I have a valid (multiple entry) business visit visa to the UK on my old passport. I have recently obtained a new passport as I ran out of pages on my old passport. The purpose of my visit is still for business and there are no change in personal details on my new passport. There is however a change in address on the new passport. Incidentally it is the same address that I filled out for my UK visa application while answering the query "WHAT IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS?"
In light of the above, can I still travel to the UK by carrying both the old and new passports? Or, will I be required to either transfer the visa or make a fresh application for my new passport. Thanks.
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I have a valid (multiple entry) business visit visa to the UK on my old passport. I have recently obtained a new passport as I ran out of pages on my old passport. The purpose of my visit is still for business and there are no change in personal details on my new passport. There is however a change in address on the new passport. Incidentally it is the same address that I filled out for my UK visa application while answering the query "WHAT IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS?"
In light of the above, can I still travel to the UK by carrying both the old and new passports? Or, will I be required to either transfer the visa or make a fresh application for my new passport. Thanks.
visas uk indian-citizens passport-renewals
edited Mar 10 '17 at 11:10
JonathanReez♦
47k36222477
asked Jun 12 '15 at 6:13
user30594
31112
I have an indefinite leave to stay stamp on my old (expired) passport and I just carry my old and new one and present them both at the time of entry. Its been 5 years and I have traveled to UK 6-7 times since without a problem. I am not sure how it works with other types of visas.
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Jun 12 '15 at 8:25
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I have a valid (multiple entry) business visit visa to the UK on my old passport. I have recently obtained a new passport as I ran out of pages on my old passport. The purpose of my visit is still for business and there are no change in personal details on my new passport. There is however a change in address on the new passport. Incidentally it is the same address that I filled out for my UK visa application while answering the query "WHAT IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS?"
In light of the above, can I still travel to the UK by carrying both the old and new passports? Or, will I be required to either transfer the visa or make a fresh application for my new passport. Thanks.
visas uk indian-citizens passport-renewals
edited Mar 10 '17 at 11:10
JonathanReez♦
47k36222477
asked Jun 12 '15 at 6:13
user30594
31112
I have a valid (multiple entry) business visit visa to the UK on my old passport. I have recently obtained a new passport as I ran out of pages on my old passport. The purpose of my visit is still for business and there are no change in personal details on my new passport. There is however a change in address on the new passport. Incidentally it is the same address that I filled out for my UK visa application while answering the query "WHAT IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS?"
In light of the above, can I still travel to the UK by carrying both the old and new passports? Or, will I be required to either transfer the visa or make a fresh application for my new passport. Thanks.
visas uk indian-citizens passport-renewals
visas uk indian-citizens passport-renewals
edited Mar 10 '17 at 11:10
JonathanReez♦
47k36222477
asked Jun 12 '15 at 6:13
user30594
31112
edited Mar 10 '17 at 11:10
JonathanReez♦
47k36222477
asked Jun 12 '15 at 6:13
user30594
31112
edited Mar 10 '17 at 11:10
JonathanReez♦
47k36222477
edited Mar 10 '17 at 11:10
JonathanReez♦
47k36222477
edited Mar 10 '17 at 11:10
JonathanReez♦
47k36222477
47k36222477
asked Jun 12 '15 at 6:13
user30594
31112
asked Jun 12 '15 at 6:13
user30594
31112
asked Jun 12 '15 at 6:13
user30594
31112
31112
I have an indefinite leave to stay stamp on my old (expired) passport and I just carry my old and new one and present them both at the time of entry. Its been 5 years and I have traveled to UK 6-7 times since without a problem. I am not sure how it works with other types of visas.
– PSC775
Jun 12 '15 at 8:25
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I have an indefinite leave to stay stamp on my old (expired) passport and I just carry my old and new one and present them both at the time of entry. Its been 5 years and I have traveled to UK 6-7 times since without a problem. I am not sure how it works with other types of visas.
– PSC775
Jun 12 '15 at 8:25
I have an indefinite leave to stay stamp on my old (expired) passport and I just carry my old and new one and present them both at the time of entry. Its been 5 years and I have traveled to UK 6-7 times since without a problem. I am not sure how it works with other types of visas.
– PSC775
Jun 12 '15 at 8:25
I have an indefinite leave to stay stamp on my old (expired) passport and I just carry my old and new one and present them both at the time of entry. Its been 5 years and I have traveled to UK 6-7 times since without a problem. I am not sure how it works with other types of visas.
– PSC775
Jun 12 '15 at 8:25
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They will allow you to use the visa in your old passport if it is the one issued immediately prior to your new passport. They will usually mark your new passport with "VIPP" (Visa In Prior Passport).
You don’t have to transfer your visa - you can carry both your old and
new passports when travelling to or from the UK instead.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/transfer-visa
You did not provide the amount of unspent leave on your visa, but if it is longer than 90 days, they may require you to get a transfer of conditions during your next visit. This is a very straight-forward process which does not include the assessment and decision-making that happens during a visa application.
Finally, regarding your change of address, if you want to play it strictly by the book you can prepare a change of circumstances notice and present it to the Immigration Officer at your landing interview when you arrive.
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
4
down vote
They will allow you to use the visa in your old passport if it is the one issued immediately prior to your new passport. They will usually mark your new passport with "VIPP" (Visa In Prior Passport).
You don’t have to transfer your visa - you can carry both your old and
new passports when travelling to or from the UK instead.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/transfer-visa
You did not provide the amount of unspent leave on your visa, but if it is longer than 90 days, they may require you to get a transfer of conditions during your next visit. This is a very straight-forward process which does not include the assessment and decision-making that happens during a visa application.
Finally, regarding your change of address, if you want to play it strictly by the book you can prepare a change of circumstances notice and present it to the Immigration Officer at your landing interview when you arrive.
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
Gayot Fow
74.6k20194376
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
They will allow you to use the visa in your old passport if it is the one issued immediately prior to your new passport. They will usually mark your new passport with "VIPP" (Visa In Prior Passport).
You don’t have to transfer your visa - you can carry both your old and
new passports when travelling to or from the UK instead.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/transfer-visa
You did not provide the amount of unspent leave on your visa, but if it is longer than 90 days, they may require you to get a transfer of conditions during your next visit. This is a very straight-forward process which does not include the assessment and decision-making that happens during a visa application.
Finally, regarding your change of address, if you want to play it strictly by the book you can prepare a change of circumstances notice and present it to the Immigration Officer at your landing interview when you arrive.
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
Gayot Fow
74.6k20194376
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
They will allow you to use the visa in your old passport if it is the one issued immediately prior to your new passport. They will usually mark your new passport with "VIPP" (Visa In Prior Passport).
You don’t have to transfer your visa - you can carry both your old and
new passports when travelling to or from the UK instead.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/transfer-visa
You did not provide the amount of unspent leave on your visa, but if it is longer than 90 days, they may require you to get a transfer of conditions during your next visit. This is a very straight-forward process which does not include the assessment and decision-making that happens during a visa application.
Finally, regarding your change of address, if you want to play it strictly by the book you can prepare a change of circumstances notice and present it to the Immigration Officer at your landing interview when you arrive.
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
Gayot Fow
74.6k20194376
They will allow you to use the visa in your old passport if it is the one issued immediately prior to your new passport. They will usually mark your new passport with "VIPP" (Visa In Prior Passport).
You don’t have to transfer your visa - you can carry both your old and
new passports when travelling to or from the UK instead.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/transfer-visa
You did not provide the amount of unspent leave on your visa, but if it is longer than 90 days, they may require you to get a transfer of conditions during your next visit. This is a very straight-forward process which does not include the assessment and decision-making that happens during a visa application.
Finally, regarding your change of address, if you want to play it strictly by the book you can prepare a change of circumstances notice and present it to the Immigration Officer at your landing interview when you arrive.
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
Gayot Fow
74.6k20194376
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
Gayot Fow
74.6k20194376
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
Gayot Fow
74.6k20194376
answered Jun 12 '15 at 9:55
Gayot Fow
74.6k20194376
74.6k20194376
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I have an indefinite leave to stay stamp on my old (expired) passport and I just carry my old and new one and present them both at the time of entry. Its been 5 years and I have traveled to UK 6-7 times since without a problem. I am not sure how it works with other types of visas.
– PSC775
Jun 12 '15 at 8:25