renewal of visa

[jenjeh16]

Hi! I was granted a student visa and I arrived here in England about 3 weeks ago. My visa is valid until 13/02/2012. When do you think is the best time to renew it? Others say it should be 6 months prior to expiration. Is this true? Thanks for the replies!

[Terpe]

Hi! I was granted a student visa and I arrived here in England about 3 weeks ago. My visa is valid until 13/02/2012. When do you think is the best time to renew it? Others say it should be 6 months prior to expiration. Is this true? Thanks for the replies!

UKBA say:-
'...we suggest that you apply during the last four months of your permission to stay if possible'