When I got my visitor's visa handed to me, I was 15. I am now 16, and I must travel to England alone. However, my visa states that it is only valid if I am accompanied by my mother. This cannot be arranged. I can get her written consent, and the written declaration from my sister (she's 25 and lives in the UK) whom I will be staying with that I will, in fact, be staying with her. Would this work, or would I be denied entry? I had already purchased a ticket, not aware of my visa's status. My departure's on the 15th of June.
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1Does this answer your question? Can I travel to the UK unaccompanied on an accompanied child visa now that I am over 18?– Kate GregoryCommented Jun 2, 2022 at 13:03
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1not quite, because that person didnt have any written consent or confirmation from anybody.– MeiCommented Jun 2, 2022 at 13:14
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1If you had your own visa, you might need written consent. The matter here is whether your old visa is still usable or not.– Kate GregoryCommented Jun 2, 2022 at 13:16
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my visa isnt expired or anything, its mine and still good to go. the only problem is, it says its only valid if im accompanied by my mother and i cant be for this occasion– MeiCommented Jun 2, 2022 at 13:18
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4which is the point. If it says you need accompaniment and you don't have it, it may not be usable, even though it is not expired.– Kate GregoryCommented Jun 2, 2022 at 13:40
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The visa condition "...only valid if accompanied by mother..." is clear and unambiguous.
The first hurdle will be the airline's assessment for boarding when you check in at the departure airport. The visa condition is straightforward, and will not be satisfied by the mother's written statement — a piece of paper is not the same as your mother in person. Because the airline's check-in clerk will see that you do not meet your visa's conditions, the airline will not allow you to board your flight to the UK.
There's nothing magic about the age of 16. That you have a visa suggests that your passport requires a visa for entry into the UK. Being over 16 won't change this.
Thus, I expect the airline will deny boarding, and you won't even get to the UK border. It would be wise to explore alternative travel arrangements.
answered Jun 2, 2022 at 14:19
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2It might be prudent to arrange a visit to the UK consulate (with mom in tow, if at all possible) in the OPs home/present country to see if an alternate visa could be arranged on short notice. If mom has a physical condition preventing her from traveling, the consulate may be willing to help with alternate arrangement.– FreeManCommented Jun 3, 2022 at 13:10