American coming to Scotland from overstay in Spain

I’ve overstayed in Spain by 9 months but fell in love and now going to Scotland so my girlfriend can get a US visa. How difficult will it be to get into Scotland? Please help

Best Answer

Nobody can tell you how difficult it will be for you to get into Scotland. You will either be admitted to the UK or sent to the US. The probability of either outcome depends on factors that we do not know, some of which we cannot know, such as the mood of the immigration officer who interviews you on arrival in the UK and on your ability to present a coherent explanation of your circumstances.

It makes far more sense for your girlfriend to apply for her visa in Spain and for you to travel directly from Spain to the US.

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What happens if you overstay your visa in Spain?

If you leave Spain, you may be registered as having overstayed the 90-day period by Spanish immigration. This could make it difficult for you to return and/or mean you have to pay a fine. In the worst-case scenario, you could face deportation and/or a ban from the Schengen area.

Can I leave the country if I overstayed?

Visas allow travelers to stay in another country for a certain period of time before they must leave. Those who overstay their visa and remain in the country will usually face consequences and possibly prosecution by local immigration authorities.

Can an overstayer apply for leave to remain UK?

Under certain circumstances, an overstayer in the UK is allowed to apply for leave to remain in the UK and succeed in the application despite being an overstayer. (ii) beyond the period that his leave was extended under sections 3C or 3D of the Immigration Act 1971.

Can I come back to the US if I overstayed?

Overstays & Unlawful Presence If you enter the United States with a valid visa (for example, a tourist or student visa) and overstay by less than 180 days, your visa will be considered void and you'll need to get a new visa in your home country if you want to come back to the United States.

Spain will not block an independent Scotland from joining the EU

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