Appeal a decision by the immigration and asylum tribunal
The tribunal's decision
You’ll normally get your decision in writing in 28 days.
If you win your appeal
If the Upper Tribunal decides that a mistake was made it can:
- overrule the decision and make its own judgement
- order the First-tier Tribunal to hear the case again
The Home Office can appeal the decision of the tribunal.
If you lose your appeal
You may be able to appeal to a higher court if you think there was a legal mistake made by the tribunal.
Get legal help or advice if you’re not sure about this.
Ask for permission
You must write to the upper tribunal and ask for permission before you appeal. How long you have to do this depends on where you are and how you received your decision.
| Refusal letter by post | Refusal by email or delivered personally | |
|---|---|---|
| You’re inside the UK | 12 working days | 10 working days |
| You’re outside the UK | 38 days | 10 days |
Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
IA Field House
15-25 Breams Buildings
London
EC4A 1DZ
Once you have permission, you should appeal to the relevant higher court:
- The Court of Appeal in England and Wales
- The Court of Session in Scotland
- The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland
You must do this within:
- 28 days of being given permission (England and Wales)
- 42 days of being given permission (Scotland)
- 21 days of being given permission (Northern Ireland)
You may have to pay court fees and the other party’s costs.
If you’re refused permission
You can ask the relevant higher court for permission.
You must do this within:
- 28 days of being refused permission (England and Wales)
- 42 days of being refused permission (Scotland)
- 21 days of being refused permission (Northern Ireland)