How do i get around the 180 day limit for visiting the uk without a visa?

Question

I'm planning to stay in england with a friend for a year. I hear though you're only allowed to stay for six months at a time. How can i get around that policy? Would it work if i left and came straight back? I cant find a solid answer on this so i'm hoping someone here can help me. Hopefully from experience. Do you think that the immigration guys would not admit me back if i were to "leave" after, say 179 days and then return a week or two later?

Answer 1

Contrary to popular opinion, Immigration aren't completely stupid.  They'll notice what you've done, interview you and very likely decide that it is obvious what you're doing and throw you out.  They can do that.

If you try it via the "back door" you will of course be an illegal immigrant with all that entails.

You don't say where you're from ,but you might find this useful : http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/...

Answer 2

I don't think the immigration officers would let you back in - their systems are very knowledgeable and will ask you how you're going to support yourself and who you're living with. You're also probably not allowed to get a job which seems very dodgy, I certainly couldn't live here for 6 months without a job. I'd do it as legally as you can because they're really cracking down on illegal immigration.

Answer 3

You are welcome to visit us in the UK, but only if you are doing it legally!!

Answer 4

Easy-peasy. Go to Ireland, then on to one of the Channel Islands, and hop on a plane or ferry, and you come straight in.

In fact, you can walk across the border from Eire to Northern Ireland, just as you can from Quebec to NY State, and once again, "you're IN".

Oh, and just in passing, -when you arrive, give my Answer a "thumbs-down" please? Then you can collect your £800 per week State Support cheque.

Only honest dumb folk go to the check - in  and immigration desks. Britain is FULL of villains, and we haven't a clue as to how many, or where, or why they are here.

Come on in, you're more than welcome.