A question about British visa

Background: I (Indian passport) have a 5-year UK visa (C Visitor)
issued in the USA. It states the date of issue , expiration date, and
"duration of stay"=180 days. My understanding of what the consulate
officials told me is that I can enter any time before expiration and
then stay for 180 days. In other words, if the visa expires on Aug 10,
and I enter on Aug 1, I don't have to leave by August 10, but can stay
for 180 days.

However, a family member (who is in India and planning to visit her
daughter who lives in UK and is going to have a baby) is hearing
differently from travel agents. First, they tell her that 1st time
visitors should expect to get a six month visa. Second, the visit not
only has to begin during this period but also conclude. (She wants to
be able to visit to help for a few month and is thinking of applying as
late a spossible, so she has maximum validity to work with.)

This is different from the rules that were explained to me: enter
anytime during validity, then stay up to 180 days.

If you have any expereince or knowledge to share, I shall be most
grateful.

RPS wrote:
Background: I (Indian passport) have a 5-year UK visa (C Visitor)
issued in the USA. It states the date of issue , expiration date, and
"duration of stay"=180 days. My understanding of what the consulate
officials told me is that I can enter any time before expiration and
then stay for 180 days. In other words, if the visa expires on Aug 10,
and I enter on Aug 1, I don't have to leave by August 10, but can
stay for 180 days.

However, a family member (who is in India and planning to visit her
daughter who lives in UK and is going to have a baby) is hearing
differently from travel agents. First, they tell her that 1st time
visitors should expect to get a six month visa. Second, the visit not
only has to begin during this period but also conclude. (She wants to
be able to visit to help for a few month and is thinking of applying
as late a spossible, so she has maximum validity to work with.)

This is different from the rules that were explained to me: enter
anytime during validity, then stay up to 180 days.

If you have any expereince or knowledge to share, I shall be most
grateful.

I would suggest that you contact the nearest British Embassy or
Consulate and ask them, I'm sure they'll put you straight. Whatever the
result (if you go), have a good time.

RPS wrote...
Background: I (Indian passport) have a 5-year UK visa (C Visitor)
issued in the USA. It states the date of issue , expiration date, and
"duration of stay"=180 days. My understanding of what the consulate
officials told me is that I can enter any time before expiration and
then stay for 180 days. In other words, if the visa expires on Aug 10,
and I enter on Aug 1, I don't have to leave by August 10, but can stay
for 180 days.

You need to put a rag on your head, claim to be moozlum, and where
the visa application asks the reason for your visit, make sure to
enter "The destruction of the UK and the British people." They will
then grant you permanent residency and even set you up with free
housing and food stamps. They will also give you a megaphone so you
can preech death and destruction from the sidewalk.

"11:16 HAHAHA" wrote in message
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RPS wrote...
Background: I (Indian passport) have a 5-year UK visa (C Visitor)
issued in the USA. It states the date of issue , expiration date, and
"duration of stay"=180 days. My understanding of what the consulate
officials told me is that I can enter any time before expiration and
then stay for 180 days. In other words, if the visa expires on Aug 10,
and I enter on Aug 1, I don't have to leave by August 10, but can stay
for 180 days.

You need to put a rag on your head, claim to be moozlum, and where
the visa application asks the reason for your visit, make sure to
enter "The destruction of the UK and the British people." They will
then grant you permanent residency and even set you up with free
housing and food stamps. They will also give you a megaphone so you
can preech death and destruction from the sidewalk.

all british politicians are in deep pocket of british petroleum, the big oil
in cahoots with saudi wahabis.
the big one is coming.

"RPS" wrote in message
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then stay for 180 days. In other words, if the visa expires on Aug 10,
and I enter on Aug 1, I don't have to leave by August 10, but can stay
for 180 days.


No. Remaining beyond the expiry of your visa makes you an overstayer.



This is different from the rules that were explained to me: enter
anytime during validity, then stay up to 180 days.


Wrong. Full stop.