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Charging procedures carriers' liability

Fines carriers may be charged for carrying non-EEA passengers who do not have the correct immigration documents.

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Charging procedures - Carriers' liability

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Use this guide to understand how carriers are charges under Section 40 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

It informs carriers of how and why they may be charged.

It also includes guidance on the objections procedure should a charge be imposed, and the right of appeal to the courts.

Published 15 November 2002