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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.

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