My Visa Has Expired (Overstayer)
Clear, compassionate information if your permission has ended — including what overstaying generally means and how to find regulated help fast.
What's inside this pack
- What overstaying actually means in law, and the difference between BRP expiry and the end of your permission to stay.
- The general consequences of overstaying — re-entry bans, right-to-work and right-to-rent checks, and future application impact.
- Plain-English summary of the routes that exist in this area in general terms — Leave Outside the Rules (LOTR), human rights and family-based applications, and further leave applications — with no assessment of which (if any) applies to you.
- Voluntary departure vs enforced removal — what the Home Office Voluntary Returns service is, and why timing matters.
- How to find an IAA-regulated adviser or a legal aid solicitor quickly, including free and low-cost services.
- How overstaying can affect work, travel and dealings with the authorities in general terms — and why people in this position are usually encouraged to speak to a regulated adviser before taking any step.
- A short script and document checklist to take to your first regulated appointment so you don't waste time or money.
Get this pack
£49Downloadable PDF. The download link is unlocked automatically after a successful purchase — the PDF is not publicly available.
Important: This website provides general information about the UK immigration system only. It is not immigration advice and must not be relied on as advice about your individual circumstances. UK Immigration Information Service is not regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), and is not affiliated with the IAA, UK Visas and Immigration, the Home Office or any government body. For advice about your own situation, consult a regulated immigration adviser (check the IAA register) or a solicitor. Always check official guidance at gov.uk.