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Can I extend my METV visa for 30 days at immigration multiple times within a year?

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Hello. UK passport amd METV. Things seem to change so quickly so wanted to check, can i extend for 30 days at immigration per 60 day entry or can i only extend for 30 days once per year now ? Conflicting rumours !. Thanks

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You can extend your METV visa by 30 days at immigration for each entry. However, the approval is at the discretion of the immigration officer, and while there is no defined limit on the number of extensions, you should note that if your total presence hits 150 days, it's subject to additional scrutiny. It's advisable to apply for the extension well before your stay exceeds this timeline.

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Ralph *******

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You can extend by 30 days for each entry. At the discretion of immigration.

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Ronny *********

Ronny *********

There is no limit to the extensions (1 par entry), but after you hit the 150 day presence you are up to the immigration officer that he will still will allow you or what time he will allow you

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Steve *******

Steve *******

Each entry you can apply for a 30 days extention of stay, however it's only granted at the discretion of the Immigration Office where you apply

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Mark ********

Mark ********

Still 1 per entry

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Steve *******

Steve *******

Mark Weddle Not guaranteed, it's at the discretion of the Immigration Office where you apply

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John **********

John **********

Per entry

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David ***********

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@John *********

thanks. Is that still the case ? Id heard that it had been reduced to 1 extension per year ?

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David Warburton You heard wrong. There's no one extention of stay per year rule, however each application is only granted at the discretion of the Immigration Office where you apply.

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David Warburton I’ve been reading max 2 per year .Some people who tried more been refused .??if it was me after I’d get METV

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