Collection

General grounds for refusal (modernised guidance)

This collection brings together the modernised guidance about general grounds for refusal used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Published 31 March 2014
Last updated 6 April 2017 — see all updates

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

This collections contains instructions on general grounds for refusal of entry clearance and leave to remain.

Documents

1. Criminal record certificate requirement
   • 11 January 2018
   • Guidance
2. General grounds for refusal: about this guidance
   • 15 January 2018
   • Guidance
3. General grounds for refusal: considering entry clearance
   • 15 January 2018
   • Guidance
4. General grounds for refusal: considering entry at UK port
   • 15 January 2018
   • Guidance
5. General grounds for refusal: considering leave to remain
   • 15 January 2018
   • Guidance
6. General grounds for refusal: refusing and refusal wording
   • 15 January 2018
   • Guidance

Published 31 March 2014
Last updated 6 April 2017 + show all updates

1. 6 April 2017 New guidance on the requirement for a criminal record certificate.
2. 28 April 2015 Updated guidance.
3. 1 April 2015 Updated guidance.
4. 31 March 2014 First published.