Can I live in the UK for a long time through repeat visits?
I had recently entered the UK without a visa to be with my partner, from 21 July 2016 until 16 December 2016. I hope to return on the 9th of January. We don't meet the income requirement for a Spouse visa. I recently applied to university, and got in, and was intending to return to the UK on a student visa, but my university did not tell me about maintenance fees and my loan wasn't large enough to cover it all, so my visa would have been denied.
Now, I am hoping to attend university in the next semester, and therefore return to the US to apply for that visa. Do you think that if I try to return to the UK without a visa, I will be turned away?
I won't be working or studying during this time, however, I'm afraid that they'll consider it living in the UK illegally; I don't have a criminal record or anything like that.
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I had recently entered the UK without a visa to be with my partner, from 21 July 2016 until 16 December 2016. I hope to return on the 9th of January. We don't meet the income requirement for a Spouse visa. I recently applied to university, and got in, and was intending to return to the UK on a student visa, but my university did not tell me about maintenance fees and my loan wasn't large enough to cover it all, so my visa would have been denied.
Now, I am hoping to attend university in the next semester, and therefore return to the US to apply for that visa. Do you think that if I try to return to the UK without a visa, I will be turned away?
I won't be working or studying during this time, however, I'm afraid that they'll consider it living in the UK illegally; I don't have a criminal record or anything like that.
visas uk legal us-citizens repeat-visits
edited Jan 2 '17 at 3:33
Crazydre
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asked Dec 28 '16 at 22:19
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It does sound like trying to "live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits", which is not allowed as a general visitor. The risk of being denied entry with your travel history is substantial, especially if they get wind of you having a romantic partner in the UK.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 22:27
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If you get an entry clearance beforehand, you'll be just fine. Otherwise the comment from @HenningMakholm kicks in and you can expect a rigorous landing interview.
– Gayot Fow
Dec 28 '16 at 22:49
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Above I was assuming that when you say "on a visitor visa" what you actually mean is fly to the UK and seek entry as a non-visa national. If you have an actual visa ("entry clearance", i.e. you apply to the embassy and get a sticker in your passport before you travel), different rules apply, as @Gayot alludes to.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 23:36
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I had recently entered the UK without a visa to be with my partner, from 21 July 2016 until 16 December 2016. I hope to return on the 9th of January. We don't meet the income requirement for a Spouse visa. I recently applied to university, and got in, and was intending to return to the UK on a student visa, but my university did not tell me about maintenance fees and my loan wasn't large enough to cover it all, so my visa would have been denied.
Now, I am hoping to attend university in the next semester, and therefore return to the US to apply for that visa. Do you think that if I try to return to the UK without a visa, I will be turned away?
I won't be working or studying during this time, however, I'm afraid that they'll consider it living in the UK illegally; I don't have a criminal record or anything like that.
visas uk legal us-citizens repeat-visits
edited Jan 2 '17 at 3:33
Crazydre
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I had recently entered the UK without a visa to be with my partner, from 21 July 2016 until 16 December 2016. I hope to return on the 9th of January. We don't meet the income requirement for a Spouse visa. I recently applied to university, and got in, and was intending to return to the UK on a student visa, but my university did not tell me about maintenance fees and my loan wasn't large enough to cover it all, so my visa would have been denied.
Now, I am hoping to attend university in the next semester, and therefore return to the US to apply for that visa. Do you think that if I try to return to the UK without a visa, I will be turned away?
I won't be working or studying during this time, however, I'm afraid that they'll consider it living in the UK illegally; I don't have a criminal record or anything like that.
visas uk legal us-citizens repeat-visits
visas uk legal us-citizens repeat-visits
edited Jan 2 '17 at 3:33
Crazydre
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asked Dec 28 '16 at 22:19
PlantanPlantan
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edited Jan 2 '17 at 3:33
Crazydre
52.8k1198232
asked Dec 28 '16 at 22:19
PlantanPlantan
111
edited Jan 2 '17 at 3:33
Crazydre
52.8k1198232
edited Jan 2 '17 at 3:33
Crazydre
52.8k1198232
edited Jan 2 '17 at 3:33
Crazydre
52.8k1198232
52.8k1198232
asked Dec 28 '16 at 22:19
PlantanPlantan
111
asked Dec 28 '16 at 22:19
PlantanPlantan
111
asked Dec 28 '16 at 22:19
PlantanPlantan
111
111
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It does sound like trying to "live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits", which is not allowed as a general visitor. The risk of being denied entry with your travel history is substantial, especially if they get wind of you having a romantic partner in the UK.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 22:27
1
If you get an entry clearance beforehand, you'll be just fine. Otherwise the comment from @HenningMakholm kicks in and you can expect a rigorous landing interview.
– Gayot Fow
Dec 28 '16 at 22:49
1
Above I was assuming that when you say "on a visitor visa" what you actually mean is fly to the UK and seek entry as a non-visa national. If you have an actual visa ("entry clearance", i.e. you apply to the embassy and get a sticker in your passport before you travel), different rules apply, as @Gayot alludes to.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 23:36
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It does sound like trying to "live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits", which is not allowed as a general visitor. The risk of being denied entry with your travel history is substantial, especially if they get wind of you having a romantic partner in the UK.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 22:27
1
If you get an entry clearance beforehand, you'll be just fine. Otherwise the comment from @HenningMakholm kicks in and you can expect a rigorous landing interview.
– Gayot Fow
Dec 28 '16 at 22:49
1
Above I was assuming that when you say "on a visitor visa" what you actually mean is fly to the UK and seek entry as a non-visa national. If you have an actual visa ("entry clearance", i.e. you apply to the embassy and get a sticker in your passport before you travel), different rules apply, as @Gayot alludes to.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 23:36
5
5
It does sound like trying to "live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits", which is not allowed as a general visitor. The risk of being denied entry with your travel history is substantial, especially if they get wind of you having a romantic partner in the UK.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 22:27
It does sound like trying to "live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits", which is not allowed as a general visitor. The risk of being denied entry with your travel history is substantial, especially if they get wind of you having a romantic partner in the UK.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 22:27
1
1
If you get an entry clearance beforehand, you'll be just fine. Otherwise the comment from @HenningMakholm kicks in and you can expect a rigorous landing interview.
– Gayot Fow
Dec 28 '16 at 22:49
If you get an entry clearance beforehand, you'll be just fine. Otherwise the comment from @HenningMakholm kicks in and you can expect a rigorous landing interview.
– Gayot Fow
Dec 28 '16 at 22:49
1
1
Above I was assuming that when you say "on a visitor visa" what you actually mean is fly to the UK and seek entry as a non-visa national. If you have an actual visa ("entry clearance", i.e. you apply to the embassy and get a sticker in your passport before you travel), different rules apply, as @Gayot alludes to.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 23:36
Above I was assuming that when you say "on a visitor visa" what you actually mean is fly to the UK and seek entry as a non-visa national. If you have an actual visa ("entry clearance", i.e. you apply to the embassy and get a sticker in your passport before you travel), different rules apply, as @Gayot alludes to.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 23:36
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The UK gov website for the standard UK visitor visa covers this exact scenario:
Your visa may be cancelled and you may get a long-term ban on visiting if your travel history shows you’re repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods.
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/eligibility
answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
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Couldn't have said it more plainly than that.
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The UK gov website for the standard UK visitor visa covers this exact scenario:
Your visa may be cancelled and you may get a long-term ban on visiting if your travel history shows you’re repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods.
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/eligibility
answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
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Couldn't have said it more plainly than that.
– Burhan Khalid
Jan 2 '17 at 5:13
add a comment |
The UK gov website for the standard UK visitor visa covers this exact scenario:
Your visa may be cancelled and you may get a long-term ban on visiting if your travel history shows you’re repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods.
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/eligibility
answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
MooMoo
14.3k35065
Couldn't have said it more plainly than that.
– Burhan Khalid
Jan 2 '17 at 5:13
add a comment |
The UK gov website for the standard UK visitor visa covers this exact scenario:
Your visa may be cancelled and you may get a long-term ban on visiting if your travel history shows you’re repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods.
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/eligibility
answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
MooMoo
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The UK gov website for the standard UK visitor visa covers this exact scenario:
Your visa may be cancelled and you may get a long-term ban on visiting if your travel history shows you’re repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods.
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/eligibility
answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
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answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
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answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
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answered Dec 30 '16 at 10:41
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Couldn't have said it more plainly than that.
– Burhan Khalid
Jan 2 '17 at 5:13
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Couldn't have said it more plainly than that.
– Burhan Khalid
Jan 2 '17 at 5:13
Couldn't have said it more plainly than that.
– Burhan Khalid
Jan 2 '17 at 5:13
Couldn't have said it more plainly than that.
– Burhan Khalid
Jan 2 '17 at 5:13
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It does sound like trying to "live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits", which is not allowed as a general visitor. The risk of being denied entry with your travel history is substantial, especially if they get wind of you having a romantic partner in the UK.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 22:27
1
If you get an entry clearance beforehand, you'll be just fine. Otherwise the comment from @HenningMakholm kicks in and you can expect a rigorous landing interview.
– Gayot Fow
Dec 28 '16 at 22:49
1
Above I was assuming that when you say "on a visitor visa" what you actually mean is fly to the UK and seek entry as a non-visa national. If you have an actual visa ("entry clearance", i.e. you apply to the embassy and get a sticker in your passport before you travel), different rules apply, as @Gayot alludes to.
– Henning Makholm
Dec 28 '16 at 23:36