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Overstaying a US visa can lead to deportation, ineligibility for future visas and re-entry bans lasting up to 10 years, according to the US State Department.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Overstaying his visa aside, Minh says he has never been involved in crime.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Overstaying visas is thought to be the most common way migrants enter and stay in Europe without legal papers.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Overstaying his welcome the moment he arrives, Harry is a record producer and Marianne's ex-lover; as it turns out, he's also the guy who introduced her to his friend Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2016

Q. Overstaying Parents: My parents have always been excessively demanding house guests.

From Slate • May 27, 2015