I have an official appointment on [date] I can't reschedule and will need to leave by [time].
Remote work
Logging Off Early While Remote for A visa appointment
As a remote worker leaving for a visa appointment, message your manager and set your status so the team isn't left waiting.
Say what you need, briefly
Visa and biometrics appointments are fixed and office-hours only. Name it as an official appointment you can't reschedule.
Handle it as a remote worker
Working remotely, a clean exit means a clear message to your manager plus an updated status so the team can see you're away. Note who to contact for anything you own so nobody is left pinging an offline colleague.
Example messages
I have an immigration appointment early on [date] and may be in a little late; I'll make up what I miss.
A fixed official appointment means I need to leave by [time] on [date]; priorities covered first.
Mistakes to avoid
Don't just go quiet with a green status. Set yourself away and say who covers anything urgent.
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This page shares wording ideas, not legal or HR advice. Follow your own employer's time-off policy.
Common questions
Do I say it's a visa appointment?
No. An official appointment you can't reschedule is complete.
What matters most when remote?
Coverage and status. Say who covers your work and set your away status so people aren't left waiting.