UK Visa Overstay 2026: Re-Entry Bans, Section 3C Leave and the 14-Day Grace
Overstaying a UK visa by more than 14 days triggers an automatic 1, 5 or 10-year re-entry ban under paragraph 9.8.1 of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.
Overstaying a UK visa by more than 14 days triggers an automatic 1, 5 or 10-year re-entry ban under paragraph 9.8.1 of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.
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