FLR (Further Leave to Remain)

Overview

If your current UK visa is expiring and you wish to extend your stay based on family ties, private life, or human rights, you will need to apply for Further Leave to Remain (FLR). Whether it is the 5-year or 10-year route to settlement, our experts ensure your extension is filed accurately and on time.

Strategic Benefits

Extend your stay legally without having to leave the UK
Avoid gap-in-status errors that affect your 5-year Indefinite Leave route
Compile updated cohabitation, employment, and housing records
Ensure continuous work and study rights under Section 3C leave protection

Why Choose Visa-Pro.uk

We provide a unique combination of expert legal knowledge, responsive customer service, and caseworker precision:

Caseworkers specialized in FLR(M) Spouse and FLR(FP) Family extensions
Rigorous proof auditing to match original application parameters
Highly professional legal representation before UKVI caseworkers

Required Documentation Checklist

You can check off the standard documents below to assess your readiness. Each of these will be audited by our experts to ensure format compliance:

Current valid Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) 6 items of official correspondence showing joint names (cohabitation proof) Updated financial bank statements and employee salary records English language test certificate (usually at a higher level than entry visa, e.g. A2/B1)

Caseworker Pro-Tip & Audit Warning

“ FLR applications must be submitted BEFORE your current visa expires. Caseworkers check submission dates down to the minute. Filing even one day late invalidates Section 3C, rendering you an overstayer. ”

Application Process & Timeline

Our structured execution timeline for your application:

Step 1: Route Assessment

Determining if you qualify for FLR(M), FLR(FP), or FLR(IR).

Step 2: Evidence Update

Gathering updated cohabitation, financial, and life-in-the-UK proofs.

Step 3: Legal Representation

Drafting cover letters explaining any changes in your circumstances.

Step 4: Timely Submission

Filing before your current visa expires to trigger Section 3C leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply for my extension?

You should ideally submit your application within the 28 days before your current visa expires.

FLR (Further Leave to Remain) Services