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Hi @Marisawright @Quoll,

just wanted to Update you!

After long and hard thoughts, we have made the application in June and return resident visa was granted in exactly 3 weeks without any questions.

I think the million dollar question in the application was, Why are you moving back? my answer was, we wanted to try Australia when the kids are young but we have decided to move back with their future in mind. ( didnt  expand on that but I think they have got the Picture )

we will have to enter the UK within 3 months from the grant date. - thats the only catch now

Cheers

Geerthan

just FYI, if anyone had the same question as me...

If granted, visa will only be valid for 30 days

19 minutes ago, Quoll said:

No can't see that.  Be aware that there are several posts which suggest that just having a UK spouse and child is not necessarily grounds enough for the RRV - you have to have had other significant ties like, your family were in UK and you visited them but if you all decided to emigrate then that might be a bit trickier (someone on here back in 2014!).  Good luck with it - been a good learning experience as the question of return to UK is often pondered here.

Do you mean, moving back to live may not be a valid reason?

Agree, having a British partner & kids doesn't qualify me from getting a visa but I reckon we are all moving back with an intention to live there is a strong case I can put forward. Also I have checked the other factors like, dont have to depend on the public funds ect.

I dont have any family there but previously lived and worked there for about 7+ years and been a tax paying resident.

TA

thanks for your replies @Quoll & @Marisawright

yep.. I will have to apply. I have got those side checked.

but couldnt workout is there a deadline where I have to enter since the visa is granted. its mainly to sell the stuff here and wait for kids term ends/start

thanks

Hi Guys,

Been trying to find the answers online/ Forums/ and even contacted gov.uk by paying ~$5 but there isnt a clear answer. hope you guys can help me here and I will appreciate any reply.

I was a permanent resident (ILR) in the UK before moving to down under about 6 years ago. we are planning to returning to the UK considering a number of factors. My Partner and kids are Brits but I have to apply for a return resident visa which I am preparing to do.

I am trying to find out is there a time limit to enter the UK after getting the visa? I am looking to apply soon but not sure how long the process will take - seen the time frames but it has always been tentative one right?  

if it takes a little longer to get the visa, I may wait until the school term starts in the UK before moving. so a little worried, they will make me apply again

when we had the Permanent residency approved for Australia, we had about 1 year to enter the country.

thanks

SG