Renewal guidance
These guides cover the requirements, documents and steps for this topic. Each includes a check date and sources you can consult.
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When renewal evidence is still outstanding and expiry is approaching
A document deadline and the end of permitted stay may be different dates. Track the response, missing records and existing permission separately, and identify the arrangements that need confirmation from Immigration.
- A request means more information is needed. It establishes neither refusal nor guaranteed approval.
- The response deadline and your existing permission expiry are different dates. Track both.
- Unless special approval is granted, a pending extension does not remove the requirement to leave before existing permission expires.
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Where to start with a QMAS renewal
If the checklists seem to conflict, start with your own permission and renewal stage. Understand first and further extensions and special categories before organising work, business and family evidence.
- Check the actual permitted stay in your e-Visa and immigration record, then confirm the assessment mechanism under which you were admitted.
- The evidence focus differs between a first General Points Test extension and further extensions. Do not simply copy the initial application file.
- Generally apply within the three months before expiry, at least six weeks beforehand. A pending application does not automatically extend existing permission.
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