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Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:00:22 +0000

Hi There,

I am currently in the UK on a UK tourist visa. I am from New Zealand and I have the following questions

How long can I stay in the country? I know it sounds silly but I cannot see the stamp in book, I searched online that its up to 6 months but I need to confirm that
I wish to get a tier 5 youth working Visa. Are there any restrictions on how long I need to be out of the UK before I can come back in. I am aware that I do have to go home to get my Visa, which is a pain but I don't want to go home and not be allowed back in. Also are there other ways to do this, like going to Ireland?

Thanks guy's I have tried to research but am struggling to find the answers I need

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Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:18:26 +0000

1) UP to 6 months depending on what was put in your passport

2) No minimum time and you have to apply in a country you are either a citizen of or legally resident in. What may be a problem is spending 6 months in the UK then immediately applying for a visa as that would lead the authorities to think you have a reason for returning so quickly. Also will you have enough money to be able to return to the UK?

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Fri, 09 Aug 2013 06:51:48 +0000

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/

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Fri, 09 Aug 2013 15:23:57 +0000

You are supposed to apply from somwhere you have permission to stay more than 6 months, though I know of someone who recently did it Ireland while there on a tourist visa.

There is no problem applying for a Tier 5 immediately after a tourist visa.

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Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:34:50 +0000

I think you need to contact the British Embassy for the accurate information about your stay in UK.

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