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What happens if my visa application is refused ?

If your application is refused:


  • You’ll get a letter or an email explaining why your application was refused.

  • Your passport will be returned, if it was kept as part of your application.

  • Your refusal letter will explain if you have the right to either an:

Administrative review

Immigration decision appeal


Administrative review:

  • You must apply for an administrative review within 28 days of getting the decision. It costs £80.

  • Currently, it can take 6 months or more to receive the result. If you do not get a decision on your application within 3 months, the Home Office will contact you with an update. Your rights are not affected by the delay in processing applications.

  • You cannot request a second review (unless the result of the first review found new reasons why you were refused).


Please note: Your request for an administrative review will be withdrawn (cancelled) if you make any other immigration or visa application.


Immigration decision appeal

  • You can only appeal to the tribunal if you have the legal right to appeal - you’ll usually be told if you do in your decision letter.

  • If you’ve been refused a tier 1, 2, 4 or 5 visa you will be able to ask for the decision to be reviewed at an administrative review - your refusal letter will usually tell you if you can


The information above was published by the Home Office and reproduced and posted here by DMA Solicitors for your information.


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