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What are the implications of exceeding the stated duration on a UK Visitor Visa?

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Apr 10, 2024

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Andy **********

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Current advice for first time uk visitor visas is to apply to visit for no more than 4-6 weeks. But I read that visas are always issued for 6 months. Does that mean if the visitor wants to stay a little longer than originally  stated, there are no issues or repercussions?

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There appears to be a consensus that overstaying the originally stated duration on a UK Visitor Visa does not lead to immediate repercussions during the visit. However, future visa applications may be scrutinized if the UKVI notices the discrepancy. Providing justifiable reasons for the extended stay may mitigate potential issues in subsequent applications.

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Phil ******

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what visa/s are you talking about please?

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Andy **********

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UK Visitor Visa.

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Phil ******

@Andy *********

ok so you wish to visit the UK. This is about Thailand

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Andy **********

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No, my wife wishes to visit the UK. You can of course report the post to Admin, who approved it, if you find it objectionable.

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Phil ******

@Andy *********

no its fine

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Nick ************

I must have totally misinterpreted this question.

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Graham ******

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Me too with it being a "Thai Visa Advice" group

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Will ************

No repercussions just chuck your own bank statements in showing liquidity for the length of stay if possible do a hand written letter stating things like you take full responsibility for her, we have been in relationship for x time , travel both ways together, estimated travel dates BUT don’t lie

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Martin ******

My impression is the same as Henry's. Technically fine, but you submit a budget etc, so deviation might maybe not look good. I'm just guessing though.

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Andy **********

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You submit a budget? I thought the sponsor (me) merely states they will be responsible for all costs (submits Bank statement as evidence of income, savings).

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Martin ******

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i was recommended to submit a budget by someone with some UK immigration experience to show i had thought it through and could afford to sponsor. Don't think it's a requirement. I throw absolutely everything in i can think of.

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Malcolm *******

No repercussions at all . My wife has done this when staying longer than the 3 weeks we initially stated .

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Lee ***********

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definitely could be repercussions. Don’t lie to him

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Andy **********

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@Lee **********

it's happened to you then. What was the actual outcome?

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@Malcolm ******

So maybe a reasonable change to the visit, rather than going from 2 weeks to 6 months.

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Malcolm *******

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I don't know about 6 months mate , my wife stayed 1 month when we told them she stay 2 weeks initially.

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Henry *********

There won't be any repercussions during the visit, but the next time they apply UKVI might notice that they stayed longer than they said they would and this might affect their decision about a future visa. If there's a 'good' reason that they stayed longer than they applied for, it may be ok.

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