My Visa Has Expired (Overstayer)
Clear, practical information to help you understand overstaying, its potential consequences, and how to access the right professional support.
What’s Included
✓ Understand what overstaying means and the difference between an expired BRP and the end of your immigration permission.
✓ Learn about the possible consequences of overstaying, including its impact on work, housing, travel, and future immigration applications.
✓ A simple overview of common immigration routes that may be available in certain circumstances, including human rights and family-based applications.
✓ Information about voluntary departure and the Home Office Voluntary Returns service.
✓ Guidance on finding qualified immigration advisers and solicitors, including free and low-cost support services.
✓ Practical information on how overstaying may affect your daily life and why professional advice is important.
✓ A useful document checklist and preparation guide for your first appointment with a regulated immigration adviser.
Important: The information provided on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice. It should not be relied upon as advice for your individual circumstances. Adamson Lee Consultants Ltd is an independent consultancy and is not affiliated with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the Home Office, or any UK government body. For advice relating to your specific situation, please consult a qualified immigration adviser or solicitor, and always refer to the latest official guidance published by the UK Government.