U.K. Overstay and re entry

Illegal entrants, those who breach a condition attached to their leave, and those who overstay their lawful leave by more than 90 days, who leave the UK voluntarily at their own expense are ordinarily subject to a mandatory one year re-entry ban unless they are applying for entry clearance as a Family Member (under ...

1. Can an overstayer come back to UK?
2. What happens if you overstay UK?
3. Can I leave the UK and come back in on a tourist visa?
4. Can entry clearance be granted despite a re-entry ban?
5. Can I marry an overstayer in the UK?
6. What happens if you stay in the UK longer than 6 months?
7. Can you be deported if you have a child in the UK?
8. How do I extend my residence permit UK?
9. How does immigration know when I leave UK?
10. Is there a time limit to enter UK after getting visa?
11. Can I extend my UK visa after 6 months?
12. How much bank balance is required for UK visa?

Can an overstayer come back to UK?

It is a criminal offence under section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971 to overstay your visa without reasonable cause. If your visa has expired, you have 30 days to leave the UK voluntarily at your own expense before you face a ban on re-entry.

What happens if you overstay UK?

Leaving the UK

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 I leave the UK and come back in on a tourist visa?

Maximum stay per visit

The holder can stay in the UK for as long as they like during that period, and even depart and re-enter, so long as they go by the expiry date. The mechanics behind this are set out at section 4 of the Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) Order 2000.

Can entry clearance be granted despite a re-entry ban?

Can entry clearance be granted despite a re-entry ban? Yes. Firstly, and as explained above, those who apply under Appendix FM, Appendix EU or the EEA Regulations will not be prejudiced by entry bans. It is unlikely that an application invoking this policy will be successful.

Can I marry an overstayer in the UK?

If you marry a European citizen, you may qualify to remain in the UK irrespective of your immigration status (valid visa, visa expired, overstayer, illegal entrant, failed asylum seeker etc).

What happens if you stay in the UK longer than 6 months?

If you're staying in the UK for longer than 6 months, you must collect your biometric residence permit when you arrive. You may also have to take a tuberculosis test as part of your application depending on where you come from.

Can you be deported if you have a child in the UK?

Yes, you can be deported if you have a child in the UK. If your child is under 18 and doesn't have their own indefinite leave to remain and/or has been living with you, they are liable to be deported with you.

How do I extend my residence permit UK?

Use form FLR (LR) to apply online if you have permission to stay in the UK and want to extend your stay on the basis that you have lived in the UK lawfully for a minimum of 10 continuous years. You cannot add any dependants to this application form.

How does immigration know when I leave UK?

Data is being collected on all passengers as they leave the UK on scheduled commercial international air, sea and rail routes. The government says exit checks are "predominately an immigration and data tool", giving a "comprehensive picture" of whether people leave the UK when they are supposed to.

Is there a time limit to enter UK after getting visa?

Please note: immigration and entry into the UK is now managed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Do I need a visa? you have no conditions or time limit attached to your stay.

Can I extend my UK visa after 6 months?

If you want to extend your stay for longer than 6 months. You can only apply to extend your stay as a visitor for over 6 months if you're: a patient receiving medical treatment. an academic and you still meet the eligibility requirements.

How much bank balance is required for UK visa?

FUNDS REQUIREMENT

You must have at least £4,000 in your savings. Anything less than that can raise questions and lead to visa refusal. Again, UK Visas and Immigration does not specify what is acceptable in terms of funds.