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Can I extend my Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. The criteria that you will need to meet to extend your visa will depend on whether you have a Skilled Worker visa or a Tier 2 General visa.

You can apply for your visa in the first instance for up to 5 years and can extend this as many times as you like, as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements. If you apply for a shorter visa initially, you can apply to extend this subsequently.

Read more about this and other questions in our

Skilled Worker visas (for individuals) section.

Disclaimer

Given the fast pace of change, we would stress that this information is designed to be informative, not advisory and represents our understanding of English law and practice as at the date indicated. We would always recommend that you should seek specific guidance on any particular legal issue.

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