Expired UK work Visa (Sole Rep) returning for 3 days
I had a Sole Rep work visa in the UK that expired about 6 months ago. I have been back in the US for about a year or so. I need to return to UK for a couple days as tourist. Will this be an issue?
Best Answer
No, why would it?
You had a visa that expired. You left the country before your visa expired. You now wish to travel to the country for a different purpose. You will get a new visa for that purpose (unless you are exempt from a visa requirement, for example, by being a US citizen). Surely this happens all the time.
If you overstayed your welcome in the past, or if you were removed from the country by immigration authorities or whoever does that, then you would have a problem. From the fact that you did not mention this in your question, I assume that nothing like this is the case.
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How long can I stay in the UK after my work visa expires?
It is a criminal offence under section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971 to overstay your visa without reasonable cause. If your visa has expired, you have 30 days to leave the UK voluntarily at your own expense before you face a ban on re-entry. Alternatively, you may seek to rely on the 14-day rule.Can you go to jail for overstaying your visa in UK?
It is a criminal offence to overstay your visa without a good reason. You will not be lawfully allowed to work, and if caught doing so, could also face a prison sentence. If your period of overstay exceeds the 90 day limit, you will more likely than not face an exclusion on re-entering the UK for at least one year.What happens if I overstay my UK visa?
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Prove your right to work in the UKYou cannot use a valid visa in your expired passport to prove you have the right to work in the UK. You must replace your visa with a biometric residence permit.GOODNEWS! Update on UK Visas. Changes to Visa Processing Times for Work, Study and Visit Visa
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