Advice to Libyan visa holders – 20/07/2011

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has published advice to Libyan visa holders in the UK.

The UKBA said that Libyan nationals with continuing lawful leave or previous lawful leave that has expired since 22 February 2011, and who does not meet the requirements of the UK immigration rules , and are unable to return to Libya may be allowed to temporarily extend their stay in the UK.

Discretion may be applied in exceptional circumstances to grant a further period of leave for up to six months outside the normal immigration rules.

The UK government has also made provisions for those Libyan nationals, not able to afford the application fee.

For more information, please contact our offices.