Why the change in visa type from Visa to Entry Clearance and the reduced validity from 2 years to 6 months
In 2018 I applied for UK standard visitors Visa and was successfully issued 2-year with Visa which has the resemblance of the schengen Visa. In 2021 I applied for another 2-year visa and instead I got Entry Clearance Visa and for only 6 months. Why the change in visa type and the reduced validity time. Can I get refunded for the difference in visa fees of 2 years (GBP390) to 6 months visa (GBP 95).
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What is the difference between visa and entry clearance?
A visa is an official document which grants you permission to come to the UK for a stated purpose (e.g. work, study, visiting). As such, a visa is a type of entry clearance, as is a family permit. Entry clearance is the process of checking a person meets the immigration rules before allowing them entry to the UK.What causes delay in visa processing?
Delays are usually caused by additional security and background clearances due to your citizenship, ties to specific countries, or field of study. These additional clearance checks may take several weeks to several months to process. There is no way to circumvent or expedite this process.Which visa was earlier valid for 60 days but now is valid for one year in India?
On e-tourist visa, continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 90 days in case of nationals eligible for grant of e-visa except US, UK, Japan and Canada.What is visa entry clearance?
In broad terms, entry clearance is the official term for a visa, although entry clearance can also be issued in advance to non-visa nationals, notwithstanding that in some cases non-visa nationals can also elect to seek leave to enter at the UK border.UK Government Announced of Changes to UK Immigration Rules 2022 | What is Impact for Immigrants ?
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