Applying for a UK tourist visa without a clear list of previous visits
My previous visa history: 1. refusal of a tourist visa 2. a tier 4 student visa, I have lived in London for a year
I want to visit London again, but I am stuck with the application form, since I have to note the last 5 arrivals and departures to UK. However, it's not clear in my passport - it has so many stamps, and I frequently had indirect flights. Can anyone help me, I'm so confused and don't want to indicate the wrong dates, if they are not exact (like 23/05 instead of 24/05, for example).
Best Answer
While a comment from Gayot mostly explained it, I thought I'd expand and add my experience.
For various other visas, I've also had to explain my past travels. I travel a LOT (more so a few years ago, but still try), and as you've found, not every passport stamp is clear, or visible, and frankly, some countries don't even stamp!
If you use gmail, or another email service where you archive your emails, I found this invaluable for searching - I'd type in a country name into my inbox search and often discussions, chats, emails or bookings would show up, indicating this.
As a geek, I also run Google Latitude (now part of Google+) which tracks my location history - I've been able to use that to work out where I was (or when I was on day x).
Another option if you've been at a company for a while is to ask HR - they may have a record of your leave in the past x years, and that may also help narrow it down.
Finally, as Gayot said, add a note explaining that the dates are a best effort guess, from all those sources. The countries are often more important than the dates, in my experience.
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Is travel history important for UK tourist visa?
Yes. Travel history is an important factor in the UK visa decision. Travel history shows that the applicant is a genuine visitor and has complied with the immigration laws of the countries previously visited. Previous travel to the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Schengen countries is extremely important.Why does UK tourist visa get rejected?
Insufficient funds for a trip to the UK. The applicant has overstayed or submitted false documents on a previous trip to the UK. The applicant does not comply with visa regulations such as submitting to a biometric scan, photograph or provide a medical report.What do immigration officers look for when assessing visit visa applications?
their previous immigration history, including visits to the UK and other countries. the duration of previous visits and whether this was significantly longer than they originally stated on their visa application or on arrival. their financial circumstances as well as their family, social and economic background.Can UK visitor visa be rejected?
UK visitor visas are commonly refused due to issues with the application. If you need a visa to visit the UK, you will have to show that you satisfy the visitor visa requirements or you will be refused permission.Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For UK Visitors Visa|| Reasons For Refusal
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