What happens if flight issues delay my arrival to the UK by less then 24 hours with a Tier 2 Visa?

I have a Tier 2 Visa that expires on June 2nd. This is my initial trip in my opening 30 day window and due to weather delay's in the states, I might arrive on June 3rd. Do I have options to explain my situation? Or do I need to start over?

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Best Answer

You must not arrive in the UK outside of the validity of your entry vignette. I do not believe that you will be granted entry on the basis of your Tier 2 visa if you arrive even only a day late. UKVI makes clear the onus is on the applicant to ensure they arrive in the validity period, so travelling to arrive on the last day was always going to be risky.

However, all is not lost. You don’t need to apply for a new Tier 2 visa. You need to apply for a “transfer of conditions” to get a new entry vignette with a new validity period. Assuming you are applying in the US, this will cost $204.

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How long does your flight have to be delayed before compensation?

For flights within the U.S., if you are delayed on the tarmac for more than 3 hours, you are entitled to compensation per the DOT guidelines.

How long does a flight have to be delayed for compensation UK?

Under UK law, airlines may have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late. This depends on what caused the delay \u2013 if it wasn't the airline's fault, don't expect to receive any compensation.

Can you get compensation if your flight is delayed?

There are no federal laws requiring airlines to provide passengers with money or other compensation when their flights are delayed. Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers. If your flight is experiencing a long delay, ask airline staff if they will pay for meals or a hotel room.

What happens if a delayed flight causes you to miss a connection?

What happens if a flight is delayed and you miss your connection? If you miss your connection due to a delay, usually the airline is responsible for providing you with a replacement flight to your destination. They will have to book you on the earliest possible flight available.

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