Guidance

Grounds for refusal or cancellation of entry clearance: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on dealing with applications non-conducive to the public good.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 1 December 2020
• Last updated: 11 November 2025 — See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff refuse or cancel entry clearance or permission on the basis that the person’s presence in the UK is not conducive to the public good.

Published 1 December 2020

Last updated 11 November 2025 + show all updates

1. 11 November 2025

   Updated to reflect Part Suitability replacing Part 9: grounds for refusal of the Immigration Rules.

2. 19 January 2024

   Minor updates to reflect the introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs).

3. 11 November 2021

   Staff guidance updated: internal links for staff have been updated.

4. 1 December 2020

   First published.