Anyone been refused entry at Heathrow?

[Samanthajayne 0]

Hey Vjers

First of all I am writing for some advice.

My Husband booked a tickit to London to come see me, this Friday as a anniversary surprise.

Im just a little worried. He only visited uk in may. Stayed 2 months. Now he is coming again. Do you think they will question him alot at the Uk port of entry? Has anyones spouse been refused here?

I told him not to say hes married..etc. The only thing than can get him on...is if they as if he has a criminal record. Which he does. I dont even know if you can visit the UK, with a criminal record? Im going to try to look that up now.

Oh and if anyone can give me advice, on Criminal Records..please refer to my previous posts.

Love to you all xxx

[Kez/JWolf 6]

To tell him to lie is not a good idea.... he needs to be hosest with the immigration officer or he could be banned for good... if he is honest and has proof that he intends to return to his own country after his vist and has enough funds to support himself for the time he is in the UK then they should let him in.....

Most Important information is DO NOT LIE...

Kez

[ChasUK 0]

To tell him to lie is not a good idea.... he needs to be hosest with the immigration officer or he could be banned for good... if he is honest and has proof that he intends to return to his own country after his vist and has enough funds to support himself for the time he is in the UK then they should let him in.....

Most Important information is DO NOT LIE...

Kez

Yes, but, .... don't offer any information without them asking either!!

If they don't ask, don't bring it up.

[Lansbury 19]

Strictly speaking if he has a criminal record he needs a visa, but in fact he will not be asked that and no-one cares anyway. For 10 years I worked alongside immigration at Heathrow and never once heard an immigration officer ask that question. The only time it got asked was if I or one of my colleagues took over the interview once the immigration officer had landed the person, and that had nothing to do with immigration matters.

He will probably be asked the purpose of his visit and he can say vacation visiting family. As long as he has a return ticket and can show he intends to return no problem. The fact that he came in May and left goes to show he will comply with his landing conditions, and is in his favor.

[Samanthajayne 0]

Strictly speaking if he has a criminal record he needs a visa, but in fact he will not be asked that and no-one cares anyway. For 10 years I worked alongside immigration at Heathrow and never once heard an immigration officer ask that question. The only time it got asked was if I or one of my colleagues took over the interview once the immigration officer had landed the person, and that had nothing to do with immigration matters.

He will probably be asked the purpose of his visit and he can say vacation visiting family. As long as he has a return ticket and can show he intends to return no problem. The fact that he came in May and left goes to show he will comply with his landing conditions, and is in his favor.

Thanks for replying everyone.

Im very greatful.

Does anyone know if it is legal to VISIT a spouse in the UK?

Im getting mixed messages, as ive seen from the posts that the foreign spouse tells them (if asked) they are married to a UK citizen. From what ive seen they have passed through fine.

Im confused. Ive looked on the UK visa website. Which it states you need a Visa as a spouse to enter the Uk.

Is the visa only if you decide to stay, or is it standard proceedure to have a visa?

This is all confusing lol.

If someone does know the law on this.

Please can you let me know.

Love and Hugs to all xx

[John & Annie 0]

From the way I understand it, as long as he is not intending to stay it should not matter

[willchels 0]

I believe the rule is that he can stay in the UK up to 90 days with just a passport as a visitor as far as I'm aware (if I'm wrong someone correct me). There is nothing to indicate that he can't come visit to see a spouse so shouldn't be a problem. As for the criminal record, they never asked me about that in the 3 times I entered the UK with my US passport. I would say he should be honest if asked but not put forth additional info until asked.

[Fandango 1,439]

Hey Vjers

First of all I am writing for some advice.

My Husband booked a tickit to London to come see me, this Friday as a anniversary surprise.

Im just a little worried. He only visited uk in may. Stayed 2 months. Now he is coming again. Do you think they will question him alot at the Uk port of entry? Has anyones spouse been refused here?

I told him not to say hes married..etc. The only thing than can get him on...is if they as if he has a criminal record. Which he does. I dont even know if you can visit the UK, with a criminal record? Im going to try to look that up now.

Oh and if anyone can give me advice, on Criminal Records..please refer to my previous posts.

Love to you all xxx

If he visited in May, he'll have a stamp that has a 6 mo stamp in it, which would cover the mo of Sept.

[Lansbury 19]

If he visited in May, he'll have a stamp that has a 6 mo stamp in it, which would cover the mo of Sept.

I don't think it will, it will be a single entry stamp not multiple entry.

[Fandango 1,439]

If he visited in May, he'll have a stamp that has a 6 mo stamp in it, which would cover the mo of Sept.

I don't think it will, it will be a single entry stamp not multiple entry.

Everytime I went in, I got 'leave to remain' or whatever it's called stamped in for 6 mos...and I used it going all around the EU and reentry was a doddle.

[Lansbury 19]

Everytime I went in, I got 'leave to remain' or whatever it's called stamped in for 6 mos...and I used it going all around the EU and reentry was a doddle.

That isn't the same you remained in the EU, or returned to the UK from an EU state. For UK immigration purposes you never left.

[ChasUK 0]

I believe the rule is that he can stay in the UK up to 90 days with just a passport as a visitor as far as I'm aware .....................

Unless you are a Somalian, then you can stay for life, get a free house, benefits, free food, telephone etc etc etc.

[C and J 1]

My husband also visited the UK back in May.

When he was asked the reason for his visit he said that he was here to "visit his wife". I am unsure what other questions he was asked but I do know he said we were working on an immration VISA for me, which may have helped reduce the questioning.

I would suggest bringing a few ties to home but, one of the most helpful items, would be proof (NOA1) that you are applying for the UK spouse to live in the US That shows there is little to no reason for you to want to stay in the UK permanently.

[willchels 0]

My husband also visited the UK back in May.

When he was asked the reason for his visit he said that he was here to "visit his wife". I am unsure what other questions he was asked but I do know he said we were working on an immration VISA for me, which may have helped reduce the questioning.

I would suggest bringing a few ties to home but, one of the most helpful items, would be proof (NOA1) that you are applying for the UK spouse to live in the US That shows there is little to no reason for you to want to stay in the UK permanently.

She's right. Bring as much proof as possible of the immigration process and that he intends to return to the states. Before I had my visa, I came to visit my "boyfriend" at the time. We ended up going to New York together for a few days, where he proposed. So I entered the UK once, before New York, then again on the way back from New York. Immigration viewed this as two entries even though they were less than a week away. I did get a little hassle but they eventually let me through.

[The_dip_sticks 0]

I always find that if you fly in very early in the morning like the 6 am arriaval flights you get less hassled. Also you dont have to lie, and answer but dont offer too much information which will trigger more questions. When I go visit my husband they ask me what is my reason for the trip and I always say holiday and I show them my return ticket. and well it is the truth. I have never gotten hassled on any transatlantic flight at LGW or LHR only at STN after my husband and I were returning to London from a mini vacation in Portugal.