A year after the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions worldwide are still on full alert, and travelers continue to feel the weight of these stringent health measures. People who have scheduled flights need to undergo a PCR test to present COVID fit-to-fly certificate before the actual flight to prevent further spread of the virus and its potential variants. Besides travelers experiencing strict health protocols, the same is valid with airline personnel like pilots and flight attendants who have to clearance with fit-to-fly COVID tests.

Because of these situations in the travel scene, economic stress and mental fatigue are evident among airline companies and travel people, especially visa concerns. Travelers who are stuck in one country due to flight cancellations worry about visa expiration. Governments in different countries and the UK proposed extending visas out of goodwill for foreign nationals.

Extending a Visa During COVID19 Pandemic

To help visitors who are unable to travel during this pandemic, some guaranteed that no stranded travelers are subject to penalties if ever they overstayed as long as the reason for it is related to the current circumstances.

As for visa extension in the UK, foreign nationals as visitors can do visa extension not longer than six months—they can apply for three more months after their third month as visitors.

Handling Visa Overstay in the UK

Regarding overstayers, they are directed to check the guidelines found on GOV.UK. Usually, an overstayer is given 30 days from the time of visa expiration to leave the country. But, should a person who overstayed fail to leave the country within the given time frame, they are asked to present evidence that the reason for failure to leave is related to the coronavirus pandemic.

In these uncertain times, the public is encouraged to see information regarding travel updates. To learn more about Visa Extension During Covid 19 Outbreak, try checking out this infographic by Harley Medic International.