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Appeal a visa or immigration decision if you're in the UK: Form IAFT-5

Use this form if you have the legal right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) against a visa or immigration decision.

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
1 December 2017
Last updated
27 January 2025 — See all updates

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Appeal form: IAFT-5

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Guidance notes: IAFT5

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Find out how to appeal against a visa or immigration decision from within the UK.

Find out how to appeal a visa or immigration decision if you’re detained in a UK immigration removal centre.

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Updates to this page

Published 1 December 2017
Last updated 27 January 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated the First-tier Tribunal's address in the form.

  2. Updated the address for the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) in the guidance.

  3. Added a link to the personal information charter as part of the data protection statement.

  4. PDF guidance document published in HTML format.

  5. Revised form IAFT5 uploaded.

  6. Revised form IAFT5 uploaded.

  7. Revised IAFT5 form and guide.

  8. Updated form updated

  9. Amended form IAFT5.

  10. Added new form IAFT5 and guide due to an email address change.

  11. First published.

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