Visa Extensions and Category Switching
Many UK visas are granted for a limited period. If you wish to stay longer, you may need to extend your current visa or switch to another category. This service helps ensure your continued lawful stay in the UK — avoiding gaps, refusals, or overstaying penalties.
Who Can Apply?
- Holders of a valid UK visa eligible for extension or switching under Home Office rules.
- Applicants transitioning from one visa route to another (e.g., Student to Skilled Worker).
- Individuals who continue to meet employment, financial, or relationship criteria.
- Those applying before visa expiry to avoid overstaying penalties.
What You’ll Be Able to Do
- Lawfully extend your stay in the UK if eligible.
- Switch into a new visa category when your situation changes (e.g., new employment, family relationship).
- Protect your path toward settlement or citizenship.
- Continue your life, studies, or work in the UK without interruption.
You should apply before your current visa expires — ideally within 28 days of expiry. Submitting early helps avoid overstaying and gives more time to resolve issues if the Home Office requests extra documents.
Yes, but only if the Home Office allows switching for your current category. For example, you can switch from a Student visa to a Skilled Worker visa if you meet all eligibility and sponsorship requirements.
Overstaying can negatively affect future visa applications and may lead to removal from the UK. It’s important to act before expiry to protect your immigration history.
Why Hawflein Makes a Difference
Extending or switching a visa can seem straightforward, but even minor errors can lead to refusals. Hawflein Solutions ensures that your application is complete, timely, and backed by strong evidence for a smooth and successful process.
Need to extend or switch your visa? Contact Hawflein today for professional guidance.
