chissonia

Hi all,

I have received a positive decision on my spouse visa and got it back last week. The letter dates back to 1st of Feb.
However, I am still waiting for my supporting documents when I was hoping to go to the UK at the start of March (as obviously I need to enter in the dates stated).

I read somewhere that I should show tb certificate at the border so should I be waiting or can I just go as I have the visa?


Any advice would be appreciated!

Bingbing25

I heard that a copy is fine.

BritInParis

What is your 30 day window?

chissonia

8th feb-10th march

spinrs2k

My wife didnt need to show anything other then passport and immigration letter saying its been approved when she arrived at immigration at heathrow.

BritInParis

You still have some time for them to arrive then.

Which airport will you be arriving at?

chissonia

Thanks for your reply, yeah I've read that a few people are never asked to show things. They did however ask me for the tb certificate once when i arrived to the UK on a student visa a few years ago

chissonia

​​​​Heathrow.
​​​​Usually people get them prior to or around the same time as passport though? I contacted UKVI regarding this, hoping to get a reply soon.

BritInParis

Hopefully it will arrive in time. If not they can always test you at Heathrow if they feel it’s necessary.

chissonia

Thanks for your reply.

UKVI replied that the return of the supporting documents could take up to 10 working days. It has well exceeded that period by now.
I think I should just buy my ticket because otherwise the vignette expires, right?

BritInParis

Yes; you need to arrive in the UK before it expires. Give yourself a couple of days leeway in case of flight delays/cancellations.