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Can a UK citizen apply for a DTV while outside the UK?

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I am currently on an METV and looking to get a DTV

I am a UK citizen, is it possible to apply for a DTV outside of the UK still or is it a requirement for me to be in the UK when applying ?

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A UK citizen currently on a METV must apply for a DTV from within the UK. This requires being present in the UK during the entire application process, having an ACRO police certificate, and maintaining a balance of at least £11,000 in a UK bank account for three months prior to the application.

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Christine ***************

Christine ***************

Apply for your ACRO now - we applied on 1st of September and it just arrived in the post yesterday (23rd)

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Henrik *****

Henrik *****

Read the requirements again ! ! !

You have to stay in your residence country throughout the whole visa process.

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Knowledgeab***********

Knowledgeab***********

If you are only a UK citizen/ resident you must apply in the UK.

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Za *******

Za *******

You are required to be in the UK and stay in the UK during the whole application process

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Clare **********

Clare **********

Has to be from your home country, need a police check certificate, & a balance of at least £11,000 in your English bank account for at least 3 months prior before applying.

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Elías ********

Elías ********

You can apply from the UK or any other country where you hold a permanent resident card

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John **********

John **********

You must be in the UK, your METV must have expired, and you need an ACRO police certificate

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