Can I travel to the UK if my Schengen visa expired? but I have a valid multiple visiting visa for UK
Can I travel to the UK if my Schengen visa expired?
I'm from Sri Lanka and I got 6 months multiple visit visa for UK and 1 month Schengen tourist visa for Italy. my plan was to visit my sister in UK then go to Italy to visit my brother and then go back to UK wait another 3 weeks and from there back to Sri lanka.
At first I went to UK on 12/08/2014 and stayed 8 days and then I came to Italy on 20/08/2014 my plan was to go back to UK but unfortunately I got very sick and I wasn't able to travel. Now my Schengen visa expired but I have a visa for UK until 17/12/2014.
I want to know can I renter to UK with my Schengen visa expired but with a valid multiple visiting visa for UK.
Best Answer
You can travel to the UK, but having a successful landing interview may present problems.
You're in breach on your Schengen, and this would need to be disclosed to the IO because it is a material change in circumstances (Paragraph 321 (ii) and (iii)). If you chose to disclose it, you will need to think up a good explanation in order to convince the IO that you are not a risk.
If you chose NOT to disclose, and the IO discovers it on his own, you will then be in trouble and getting bounced is almost a certainty. Because you did not disclose material facts, your transcript MAY contain a reference to Paragraph 320 of the rules. It's a bad position to be in because your credibility has been blown.
Alternatively, if you chose NOT to disclose and the IO does not notice it, you're good to go. The next time you apply for a visitor's visa, however, will be difficult if they spot it when the consulate inspects your passport. If they spot it, you'll be logged as an illegal entrant.
The IO is entitled to bounce someone under Paragraphs 10 and 10B of the rules. If Paragraph 320 (7b)(d) is used as the grounds, then forget visiting the UK for a while.
If your landing interview is not successful, you'll be bounced (i.e., turned around, refused entry, etc)
Adding: when you applied for a UK entry clearance, you signed an agreement to notify them of any changes in your circumstances.
Pictures about "Can I travel to the UK if my Schengen visa expired? but I have a valid multiple visiting visa for UK"
What happens if my Schengen visa expires?
Authorities will also punish you whether your overstay beyond your Schengen Visa's validity was intentional or unintentional. You could receive a fine, immediate deportation or even get banned from entering the Schengen Area for a period.Can I enter UK before my visa expires?
Visa Nationals: If you are a visa national for who entry clearance is compulsory, you can enter the UK no earlier than the valid from date on your entry clearance vignette (visa) in your passport. You cannot normally hold more than one form of leave (visa) at the same time.Can I enter and or exit the Schengen Area visa a country other than the one for which I have a visa?
According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area. Please note, however, that you always have to apply at the consulate of the country which is your primary destination (see FAQ no 5).Can I travel to UK with valid visa on old expired passport?
You can use the valid visa in your expired passport when you're travelling to and from the UK. You'll need to travel with your expired and your new passport. You can also choose to either: replace your visa with a biometric residence permit if you're in the UK (the cost depends on your visa status)How to apply for a Schengen tourist visa | multiple entry Europe visa| #travelvlogs #schengenvisa
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Pixabay, Dominika Gregušová, Chris Schippers, Mike B