Clinical attachments and dental observer posts
Extending
This page explains how you can extend your stay in the United Kingdom to undertake a clinical attachment or dental observation post.
You can apply to extend your stay if:
- you currently have permission to stay in the United Kingdom to undertake a clinical attachment or dental observation post; and
- you meet the original eligibility requirements for the category; and
- you would not, as a result of the extension remain in the United Kingdom for a period longer than six months in total on clinical attachments or dental observation posts.
You should make your application to extend your stay (we call this applying for further leave to remain) on application form FLR(O). This application form and the related guidance can be downloaded from the right side of this page.
Further information on how to complete the application form and the cost of making an application is available from the UK residency section.
You will be able to stay in the United Kingdom for the purpose undertaking a clinical attachment or dental observation post for a maximum of six months. At the end of the six-month period, you will be expected to leave the United Kingdom unless you are granted leave to remain as:
- a postgraduate doctor or dentist; or
- a work permit holder for employment as a doctor or dentist.
Application forms
Extension of stay in the United Kingdom (other categories)
- Form FLR(O) PDF 932K opens in a new window
- Guide FLR(O) PDF 53K opens in a new window
- Photo guidancePDF 325K opens in a new window
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Terms explained
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Further leave to remain
An extension of your existing permission to stay in the United Kingdom for a specified length of time.
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Leave to remain
Leave to remain is permission to stay in the United Kingdom, either temporarily (limited leave to remain) or permanently (indefinite leave to remain).