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Overstaying a visa guarantees severe bans

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Lingering past your permitted exit date by even twenty-four hours transforms you from a welcomed guest to an international fugitive. Immigration databases automatically log the violation, rewarding your extra day of vacation with a multi-year ban from re-entering the country.

Overstaying a visa guarantees severe bans
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