Are there exemptions because of Covid and flight cancellations for holiday makers ( not long term visa holders) to overstay their visit. Would there be a punishment for overstaying?
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 10:02am
Elray wrote on Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:59am:
Are there exemptions because of Covid and flight cancellations for holiday makers ( not long term visa holders) to overstay their visit. Would there be a punishment for overstaying?
I myself am leaving before the 90 day period but some of my elderly friends who live in Scotland ( and have no flights to their area) don't want to fly into London and then make a long journey by train.
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:06am
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Elray wrote on Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:59am:
Are there exemptions because of Covid and flight cancellations for holiday makers ( not long term visa holders) to overstay their visit. Would there be a punishment for overstaying?
Just read in the Olive press quote" Overstay the limit and you could face a fine or even an entry ban next time you cross the Channel. If you have been here since 31st December 2020 and plan on staying beyond April 1,2021. you must either be a Resident or apply for an extension, only granted in emergency cases. Failing to do so will officially result in you becoming an 'undocumented immigrant' and you could face a fine or deportation.
Hope this helps. Apparently, there are no exceptions to these rules at the moment.
Nigel
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:33pm
Elray wrote on Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:59am:
Are there exemptions because of Covid and flight cancellations for holiday makers ( not long term visa holders) to overstay their visit. Would there be a punishment for overstaying?
Unfortunately there is enough time to go back and enough flights so best thing is not to leave it to the last minute or they will impose a ban not worth the risk.
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