VAT22.1 Can an appellant seek admission to attend their appeal hearing?
This covers an applicant seeking entry to the UK who has an outstanding appeal because:
- they have appealed against a refusal of entry clearance; or
- they have appealed from abroad against a previous refusal of leave to enter.
Such a person has no right to be granted leave to enter for the sole purpose of attending the hearing. However, the applicant may be granted leave to enter as a visitor where:
- the applicant can satisfy the ECO that only a visit is intended; and
- that the applicant will leave the UK regardless of the outcome of the appeal; and
- that the applicant otherwise qualifies for entry under the Rules.
In such cases, due account should be taken of the likely timescale for any appeal hearing.

