Do I need a UK visa after being refused entry 10 years ago?
I am a Mexican citizen and, when I was 18 years old, I wanted to visit Europe. starting with the UK. Unfortunately, I was refused entry to the UK and sent back home on the next plane because I could not prove I had enoough money for my stay and I lied about meeting a person in the UK.
Now I have travelled around the whole world, USA, Canada, Europe (with the exception of the UK), Asia etc. Ten years after what happened in the UK, I'd like to go back. I have flight from India to London in October and I'd love to be in London for 5 days more or less.
I don't want to spend money on the UK visa. It's been a lot of years and I have a nice job and enough money in the bank. I have been travelling a lot for the last 6 years ago and I haven't had any problems.
Should I get a UK visa or not? As a Mexican citizen, I don't need a visa to get into the UK and a lot of years since I had this issue with the UK border.
Best Answer
I wouldn't bother with a visa if I were you after so many years.
That said, collect all available proof of your ties to Mexico in an A4 soft binder (financial ties, employment contract, marriage certificate and everything else) and bring them to the border to show if requested (don't present the pile of documents upfront).
Also bring all available documentation proving the purpose of your visit, including contact details and invitations from any people you'll meet. Make sure they're available on the phone if need be.
If you do this, you should be OK, but expect to be delayed and be asked (potentially personal) questions. Never lie or try deflecting any question, no matter what.
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That said, a visa will always be the safer option, as it will essentially clear your negative records.
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How long can you apply for a UK visa after refusal?
There is no time limit for making a fresh application. So, you can reapply any time after your UK visa refusal.Is it possible to get UK visa after rejection?
Re-Applying for UK Visa After RejectionOnce an applicants visa application has been rejected, the applicant can choose to re-apply for a visa. A fresh application can be filed as soon as the first visa application was rejected, or on completion of the appeal process.How long does the UK embassy keep refusal records?
If the refusal is based on misrepresentation, we'll keep your fingerprints and photo for 10 years. If the refusal is based on health concerns, financial reasons or non-compliance, we'll keep your fingerprints and photo for 5 years.What happens if you are refused entry to UK?
If you are denied entry into the U.K., you will be held at the airport until you can be returned to the location from which you departed. You are not under arrest and no criminal charges will be filed, you are simply not eligible to enter the U.K. on this visit.Top 5 reasons for the UK visa refusals | UK visa rejection
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