Can you be deported for overstaying your visa?

Yes, you can be deported for overstaying your visa. When your visa expires, you lose your legal immigration status in that country. Staying beyond the authorized period is considered a violation of immigration law, and authorities have the right to detain and remove you.

The consequences of overstaying often include:

• Deportation (removal from the country).

• Fines or penalties in some countries.

• Ban on re-entry for a period of years (commonly 3–10 years, depending on the length of overstay).

• Difficulty getting future visas because overstaying creates a negative immigration record.

Some countries may allow you to apply for an extension or change of status if you act before your visa expires. Once you overstay, options become limited.

In short, overstaying a visa can lead to deportation and long-term immigration consequences, so it’s always best to maintain valid status or leave before your authorized stay ends.