Entry Clearance Guidance - Refusals (RFL)
This is internal guidance for use by entry clearance staff on the handling of refusals for visa applications made outside the United Kingdom (UK). It is a live document under constant review and is for information only.
Entry Clearance Guidance - Recent updates
Refusals
RFL1 Refusing an applicant
RFL2 Refusing family visitors
RFL3 Refusal on general grounds
RFL4 Writing and serving a Refusal Notice
RFL5 Release of case notes to solicitors, applicants, sponsors etc
RFL6 Representations by applicants or sponsors post refusal
RFL7 Monitoring refusals – the Independent Monitor
Refusals (RFL) - Useful documents
GV51(LRA) for refusals which only have limited appeal rights
GV51(FRA) for refusals with the full right of appeal including family visits
GV51(EEA) for refusals of family members of EEA nationals
GV51(FRA)(RoA) for right of abode refusals
Paragraph 320 (7A) Deception in visa application (PDF Flowchart)
Paragraph 320 (7B) - Immigration Offender (PDF Flowchart)
Notice of refusal for Direct Airside Transit Visas (to be produced locally)
Appeal Form (AIT2) to be issued where there is a full right of appeal along with Guidance notes
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Rehabilitation periods
See Also
Related links
Recent updates
New guidance on applications from Turkish nationals in accordance with ECAA
New content, VAT3A Student exchanges - temporary concession
Guidance on deportees - see ECB4.3 and EUN1.3
Content of Chapter 24 has been replaced by the new Medical Issues section
SET12 (HM Forces) updated to link to latest IDI guidance
Content of Chapters 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 29 has been replaced by the new Settlement section