Turkish Worker visa
Overview
You can apply to extend your Turkish Worker visa if you already have permission to stay in the UK as a Turkish Worker.
Eligibility
You can only extend your visa if you바카라 사이트檙e already in the UK.
You바카라 사이트檒l need to meet the eligibility requirements to extend your visa.
How long you can stay
The length of time you can apply to extend your stay for and what job you can do depends on how long you바카라 사이트檝e legally worked in the UK.
| How long you바카라 사이트檝e worked in the UK | Length of permission to be in the UK | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 4 years | Up to 1 year | Change employer, but in the same occupation |
| 4+ years | Up to 3 years | Work in any occupation for any employer |
You must apply from within the UK before your current permission to stay expires.
If you want to stay longer in the UK
You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you like as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements.
After 5 years, you may be able to apply to settle in the UK permanently (also known as 바카라 사이트榠ndefinite leave to remain바카라 사이트�). This gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you바카라 사이트檙e eligible.
How to apply
You must apply to extend your visa online.
Your partner and children (바카라 사이트榙ependants바카라 사이트�) can apply separately to extend their dependant visas, if they already have them.
How long it takes
As part of your application, you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You바카라 사이트檒l find out if you need one when you start your application.
Getting a decision
Once you바카라 사이트檝e applied, you바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision on your visa extension within 6 months.
How much it costs
There바카라 사이트檚 no fee to apply to extend your visa.
What you can and cannot do
With a Turkish Worker visa extension you can:
- include your family (바카라 사이트榙ependants바카라 사이트�) on this extension if they바카라 사이트檙e already in the UK and have a dependant visa
- study
- do voluntary work
- apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as 바카라 사이트榠ndefinite leave to remain바카라 사이트�) if you바카라 사이트檝e lived in the UK for 5 years and meet the other eligibility requirements
You cannot:
- apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension
If your application is successful, you바카라 사이트檒l get a full list of what you can and cannot do with a Turkish Worker visa.