Different documents shown when entering and exiting the UK - could this lead to immigration assuming I've overstayed?
When flying into the UK I've shown my (non-EU) passport to immigration control and got my regular entry stamp. Upon exiting the UK, the airline employee didn't want to see my passport and instead asked for my Czech residence permit. I've tried to get them to enter my passport details instead but the airline employee refused and they've assured me it won't cause any problems.
But this got me wondering — couldn't this lead to a situation where my residence permit isn't matched to my passport and the UK immigration authority assumes I've overstayed? Since no exit stamp is provided when leaving the UK, how can I prove I haven't actually overstayed?
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How do they know if you overstay your visa UK?
Overstaying can result in a blemished immigration record, impacting any future UK immigration applications. The Home Office does not remind individuals of their visa expiry date. If you are unsure if you have overstayed, you should check your biometric residence permit or look for a stamp or sticker in your passport.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.Does immigration know your travel history UK?
UK Visas and Immigration specifically asks for details of your travel history for the past 10 years. ECOs check for travel history in your passport and the countries you have listed in your UK visa application. They also pay attention to any previous visa refusals you have listed in your application.What to do if you have overstayed in the UK?
If your visa expires before the end of June 2022, you need to ask for more time to extend your visa or leave the UK. This is called 'exceptional assurance'. Check how to apply for exceptional assurance on GOV.UK.Don't Do This in Your Visa Application | Failure to Disclose Past Visa Refusal | #misrepresentation
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