Can I ask for an extension from my ''leave to enter'' stamp in the UK?

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Based on the information given in your question, and despite the confusion over the date stamp, it seems entirely possible that the Immigration Officer intended to restrict your leave to enter (which they are allowed to do), giving you 3 months instead of the standard 6 months normally granted to a non-visa national.

If this is indeed the case, you are expected to take all reasonable steps to leave the UK by the date your leave to enter expires. You may be able to apply to regularise your stay in the UK by submitting a request for “exceptional assurance”. This is currently only available to people who have a visa or leave that expires between 1 January 2021 and 28 February 2021, however the cut-off date has been extended previously and could well be further extended.

To submit a request, email [email protected] with the following details:

  • full name

  • date of birth

  • nationality

  • Home Office, GWF or any other reference number

  • type of visa

  • expiry date of visa

  • reason for request

The subject header of your email should read “Request for an assurance”. In your email you should attach evidence to show why you cannot leave the UK. Given that travelling on to Italy is not an option, you may need to explain why you cannot return to your country of citizenship/residence instead.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

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