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Jun 24, 2017, 9:54 pm

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Originally Posted by Simon Schus

Hi all,

I am aware that for the initial RTS application, one has to have entered the UK at least 4 times in the last 24 months.

Is this rule required for renewal? (i.e. 4 entries in the 24 months prior to renewal)

Also, does one have to attend an interview on renewal again?

I did not have to go thru the non-UK line for an interview after renewal.

I do believe i had 4 UK trips in the last 24 months though. Given renewal is yearly, I would almost expect 2 UK trips in the last 12 months would be more rational. Also, FWIW, my 2 trips last year before my renewal were both thru the non-UK lines - the first was the initial interview and the second was with my (American) housemate who had been turned back in the past due to saying the wrong thing and now had a UK Visa - I went through the non-UK line to give her moral support and flash my registered traveler card at the Border Agent in case it helped.

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