Is there anything I must avoid while my UK Skilled Worker visa application is pending?
Do not move outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man from the time you apply until your request is approved, or your Skilled Worker visa application will be withdrawn. Your partner and children must also switch their own visas. Check official guidance.
You should not move outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man at any time during or after you apply for a Skilled Worker visa until your request is approved. If you do, your application will be withdrawn.
What to Avoid and Remember
| Situation | What happens |
|---|---|
| You move outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man before approval | Your Skilled Worker visa application is withdrawn |
| Your partner or children do not switch | They stay on their previous visa until its validity expires as scheduled |
Dependants
- Your partner and children are not switched automatically.
- They need to switch their visas themselves to move onto the new route.
- Check the official UK government guidance for the latest rules.
My Advice
Stay in the UK until your decision arrives and plan any travel around it. Make sure your family's visa switches are tracked separately, and confirm everything on the official UK government page.
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