UK visa refused due to length of previous stay (paragraph 4.2) - what to do? [duplicate]

That was thw refusal letter i got .. been traveling to the uk since 2011 and all through my travel history have never stayed this long.. i own my company an i stayed dis long cause of marital issues.. came bach home as soon as everything was ok. pls house kindly advice on what to do. thanks in anticipation

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Best Answer

Going from 2 weeks to 5 months is a material change - had you requested such a long stay in your application your visit visa may not have been approved. There are other examples of this on TSE eg I was refused a UK visa because of my visit history and Cancelled UK visa on entry

Advice on what to do is simple: If you reapply, you will have to address the refusal reasons given in the decision by providing a convincing explanation and supporting evidence where possible.

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How do I reapply after refusal UK visa?

You can make a request if your application for TOC , NTL or leave to remain was successful but you believe the type or the expiry date of the leave is wrong. You can also make a request if your TOC or NTL application was refused and you have any of the following: new evidence about the date of the application.

When can I reapply for UK visa after rejection?

You can make a fresh application addressing the grounds of refusal with the submission of new evidence and fee. There is no time limit for making a fresh application. So, you can reapply any time after your UK visa refusal.

How long does the UK embassy keep refusal records?

As long as the databases are backed up and they don't deliberately delete the data, your visa issue history is accessible for life. This isn't like a bad credit report where a default drops off after 7 or 10 years. Your visa refusal history is like a NICS denial: it is kept for life.

How do I appeal a UK visa refusal?

For most cases, you must appeal online using the MyHMCTS service. You'll need to create an account first if you do not have one. You must only appeal using a paper form if your client is in detention or has been refused settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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