Am I under a ban after being detained and removed from the UK?

I visited the UK 10 times in my life and never overstayed. On the 11th journey to the UK in 2016, I was arrested because I overstayed 15 days.

I was sure that I was not in breach of the UK law because there are two notations on the visa sticker. The first one says visa granted from:.../.../.... to .../.../.... and the second says validity of the stay: 180 days.

In my honest understanding, I was convinced that the countdown started from the date of entry and not from the date of issuance of the visa. Hence my mistake, but it was made in good faith.

By the way, I made 10 trips before without ever breaking any rule or British law. When I was arrested, I was 58 years old. I did not intend to stay in the UK illegally when I was very young, why would I do so at 58 years old? It's nonsense! I am 60 years old today.

Is there a chance to revoke a ban, if any, and, if so, how? What should I do or say, whom do I contact?

uk overstaying removal

Best Answer

You breached the conditions of your visa and were caught. Whether you were arrested or detained, it is likely you would have been served an order for administrative removal. The document you received would indicate any applicable re-entry ban, e.g., 12 months if you left the UK voluntarily and at your own expense.

If you are unclear about whether you are barred from entering the UK for any period of time, you could make a Request personal information held in the borders, immigration and citizenship system.

The removal order would also advise your rights, although, in general, a breach of a UK visa issued for 6 months or less, e.g, the Standard Visitor visa, does not have a right of appeal attached to it.