Working in UK - How To Extend Domestic Workers Visa

You can only apply for a visa extension if your current Domestic Workers in a Private Household visa is for less than 6 months.

You should apply before your current visa expires.

Eligibility
You must continue to meet the eligibility criteria of your original visa.

How long you can stay
You can only stay 6 months with a Domestic Workers in a Private Household visa. You can apply for an extension so that the total is 6 months if your original visa was for less than 6 months.


How to extend your visa
You can:

• download the form and apply by post - the address is on the form
• download the form and use the premium service at a premium service centre

How long it takes
A decision will be made:

• within 8 weeks for postal applications
• usually same day if you use the premium service

You’ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, eg:

• if your supporting documents need to be verified
• if you need to attend an interview
• because of your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)

Once you’ve applied you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired.

Fees
You pay:

• £649 if you apply to extend your visa by post
• £1,049 if you apply in person

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