Would a not used first-time UK Visa on my passport cause any problems?
I have secured a standard 6 months UK Visa, but due to some change in plans, I might not be travelling this time.
Would this be a problem when applying again for any Visa, specially that it is the first Visa on my passport? And if so, is there any procedure that I should follow to prevent those problems?
Finally, I know that UK visa usually gives some weight to the passport, and helps in issuing other visas in future, would this still be the case in case of a not used one?
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Does immigration know your travel history UK?
UK Visas and Immigration specifically asks for details of your travel history for the past 10 years. ECOs check for travel history in your passport and the countries you have listed in your UK visa application. They also pay attention to any previous visa refusals you have listed in your application.Is UK visa valid on Old passport?
You can use the valid visa in your expired passport when you're travelling to and from the UK. You'll need to travel with your expired and your new passport.Does immigration know your travel history?
Answer: The Department of State does not keep records of citizens' travels. The only record of your travels is your passport containing entry and exit stamps. The immigration office of the country/s you traveled to MAY be able to provide you with information on your entry into their borders.WARNING: DO NOT TRAVEL OUT OF UK BEFORE CHECKING YOUR PASSPORT | UK HOME OFFICE CAUTIONS TRAVELLERS
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