UK visa overstay
I have to overstay my 6-month UK tourist visa by three or four days. Should I expect a problem when I fly out with a short overstay?
Best Answer
A valid reason to overstay would be something like being hospitalized with a life-threatening condition, or the same happening to a relative you're traveling with. In that case, try to get an extension before the original visa runs out.
We can't tell you exactly how if we do not know how you came to the UK, and why you have to stay. Any valid reason would be so deeply personal that you should not post it on a message board. Find an UK lawyer specialized in immigration cases.
Regarding the question, perhaps there will not be much of a problem when you leave the UK, but there will be a big problem when you try to enter the UK anytime in the future. They will know that you have broken the rules once, and they will think you might do it again.
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What happens if you overstay your UK visa?
If you don't leave voluntarily within 30 days of your visa or leave expiring, you could be deported. Check what to do if you're going to be deported. If you leave after 30 days, you could be banned from re-entering the UK for between 1 and 10 years.Can you go to jail for overstaying your visa in UK?
It is a criminal offence to overstay your visa without a good reason. You will not be lawfully allowed to work, and if caught doing so, could also face a prison sentence. If your period of overstay exceeds the 90 day limit, you will more likely than not face an exclusion on re-entering the UK for at least one year.What happens if you stay in the UK longer than 6 months?
You may be able to extend your stay as long as the total time you spend in the UK is no more than 6 months. You must meet the eligibility requirements and pay the \xa31000 fee. For example, if you have been in the UK for 3 months, you can apply to extend your stay for 3 more months.What if you overstay on your UK Visit Visa?
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Answer 2
You may be able to extend your visa as long as the total time you spend in the UK is less than 6 months.
Have you entered the UK at the first day of the visa?
In any case apply before your current visa expires.
Cost: between £1,000 and £1,500. If you go to a premium service centre in person, they'll decide on the same day.
More details: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visit-guidance
Answer 3
No problem leaving the country, the UK will want you to depart and will do what they can to push you along. The real problem will arise when you try to later re-enter the UK, or enter a country with which the UK shares data. This overstay will be a big mark against you, because immigration is mainly interested in refusing people likely to overstay or seek employment.
How bad is the mark? I couldn't earthly guess, because it will depend an awful lot on the other factors they evaluate about you, your circumstances, and your country of origin.
Is it worth spending $1000+ to fix it? Due to the above, your future travel plans and your personal situation, I can't guess. But if the answer is yes, it's far better heading it off before the fact than trying to fix it after an overstay. I would start by talking to the UK immigration forces or a lawyer immediately, while you're still legal, and while the most time exists for corrective efforts to run their course. Don't put it off.
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