
I've 6 month standard UK visitor visa, can I leave UK for a week to travel Europe and re-enter with the same visa?
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• A UK standard visitor visa is a multiple entry visa. This means you can leave the UK and return during its validity period as long as you follow the conditions of your visa.
• You can travel to Europe during your stay but you will need a valid Schengen visa or the specific visa required by the country you are visiting. The UK visitor visa does not allow entry into European countries.
• When you return to the UK after your trip, you can re enter using the same UK visitor visa provided that the visa is still valid and you have not overstayed earlier.
• At the UK border you may be asked to show proof of your travel itinerary, your reasons for returning, and evidence that you can financially support yourself during your stay.
• Re entry depends on the discretion of UK border officers. If they suspect that you are misusing the visa by spending more time in the UK than intended they may question you closely.
• Ensure your total stay in the UK does not exceed six months in a single visit. Even though the visa allows multiple entries you cannot use it to live in the UK continuously.
• To avoid issues always carry return flight bookings, hotel reservations, proof of funds, and a clear explanation for your Europe trip and return to the UK.
In summary you can leave the UK for a short trip to Europe and re enter with the same visitor visa as long as it is still valid and you meet entry requirements.
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