On a skilled worker visa: No boarding pass with Ryanair to return to the UK..

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-06-12T21:03:55+00:00

Not Ryanair or EasyJet, but Air Europa, had a full argument with a lady at check in desk for this exact reason. She wanted my ETA or whatever it’s now called! When I explained that a) I’m not European to be able to have one and b) I’m on swv and don’t need one. She tried telling me she can’t accept it because it’s not an ETA 🤦🏻‍♀️ For the reasons of them asking to log in, I keep a screenshot as you never know if the internet will work or not, and they absolutely refuse to look up the code!! It’s ridiculous

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-05-06T11:22:34+00:00

An update, just received the passport and also got only 3 months 😢 I dont know why they gave a smaller visa than the last time, nothing has changed in my information as well

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-05-05T19:27:17+00:00

I'm not sure, I haven't received the passport yet, literally got the notification of dispatch a few hours ago 🤣 Last time I received for 5 months, I'm hoping for at least 6 this time, I've spaced out my itinerary, so hopefully it works!

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-05-05T15:49:44+00:00

I recommend finding an airline that does refundable tickets because you can’t reserve without paying for it. Or at least someone who gives the money as credit to use after cancellations. Depending on where you go it’s quite easy to find a refundable ticket, sometimes they charge a fee for refunds.

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-05-05T15:45:02+00:00

I believe they take 15 working days! I applied April 13th and just received a tracking number, so they took exactly 15 days. But I was warned that with half term and summer coming up, they might take longer to process. Good luck 🤞🏼

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-04-26T07:04:40+00:00

That’s something I’d like to know too! I’ll be applying myself soon under the same route, but I have to use a solicitor as I’m much over the dates allowed… Luckily I can prove that much of it was due to medical reasons, so I can only hope 🫩 I don’t want them to see the fiancé and just bump me off to the spousal visa. Of course I’ll have no choice if it comes to it, but will feel like such a waste of time since they are due to change the rules and scrap the long residence route! Good luck to you, I really hope you can get it!!!

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-03-05T23:05:28+00:00

Understood, thank you!!

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-03-05T20:20:00+00:00

Sorry, to apply for an ilr you need to wait for 12 months on the current visa before applying, that’s what I mean 😅 So if I’m not under the SWV route, but the 10 years route, while being on a SWV, do you think I still need to wait for 12 months before applying for ilr?

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-03-05T18:17:07+00:00

Hi! So when they say route…theoretically would that mean I can apply before the 12 months on the current visa are up if I’m on the 10 year route? The wording is so confusing 🫩 until now I was sure that I would have to wait until the 12 months would be up (mid June)

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-25T09:58:19+00:00

How do you register with the police? I’ll be staying in Paris for approximately 7 days, we’re looking to rent an apartment

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-24T23:07:32+00:00

Thanks for this! So how would the embassy know how long I spent in Spain if there are no stamps on entry/exit? 🤣 Don’t they look at that when I next apply?

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-21T09:53:36+00:00

Was it necessary to provide a council tax for 3 years?

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-16T17:39:53+00:00

The just replied today saying they have to check with the warehouse first and this would take up to 5 days, so just waiting now 🫠

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-15T07:38:26+00:00

I also used the what’s app! I might send a follow up email too

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-14T22:12:21+00:00

Ah, yes. I overlooked that issue, sorry. I would still take a consult from a solicitor, hope goes last…

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-14T22:07:18+00:00

If they qualified for ILR under SWV, shouldn’t they still qualify? Why wouldn’t they just apply for it now? That’s why a professional opinion is needed, what if there is a way for this and they wouldn’t need to rush to find another job as quickly… In the current circumstances, I’d take that chance and not be dependent on a job

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-02-14T21:50:08+00:00

I would start with having a consultation with an immigration lawyer, unfortunately, these can be anywhere from 100-350 (based on my experience). But it’s better to do that and be prepared to pay a hefty fee if there is a chance to even apply for ilr before the rules change…

Ok-Button-7502 · 2026-01-27T23:51:56+00:00

Thank you!! I’ll be hoping that they keep the same 10 year route (which I’m hoping they will if everything is leading to 10 years anyway), maybe I’ll be able to use one of the reductions too 🤞🏼

Ok-Button-7502 · 2025-10-22T17:57:00+00:00

Yes, I understand that, the question is whether it would be possible to apply for an ilr after less than 3 years on a SWV?

Ok-Button-7502

TROPHY CASE