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Chapter 1 - General provisions


The immigration directorate instructions are internal guidance used by staff when handling applications.

Last Updated: 25 November 2008

Index

  1. Section 1
    1. Section 1 - Right of abode (63K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex A: Guidance (general) (43K opens in a new window)
    3. Annex C - Establishing nationality status and referral to Immigration and Nationality Policy Directorate (36K opens in a new window)
    4. Annex D - Lists of former British dependancies and existing British dependant territories (178K opens in a new window)
    5. Annex E - Applications for a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode (199K opens in a new window)
    6. Annex F - Refusal Formulae (85K opens in a new window)
  2. Section 2
    1. Section 2 - Common travel area (184K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex G - Persons who require leave to enter the United Kingdom from the common travel area (149K opens in a new window)
    3. Annex H - Persons arriving in the United Kingdom who intend to travel to the Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man (149K opens in a new window)
    4. Annex I - Entry through the Republic of Ireland (126K opens in a new window)
    5. Annex J - Leave to remain - further guidance (104K opens in a new window)
  3. Section 3
    1. Section 3 - Returning residents (187K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex K - Exceptions to the two year rule (107K opens in a new window)
    3. Annex L - After entry applications (112K opens in a new window)
    4. Annex M - Holders of the United Kingdom passports (105K opens in a new window)
    5. Annex N - No time limit endorsements (81K opens in a new window)
    6. Annex O - Miscellaneous (90K opens in a new window)
    7. Annex P - Refusal formulae (123K opens in a new window)
  4. Section 4
    1. Section 4 - Entry Clearance (78K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex R - Visa Exemption - examples (85K opens in a new window)
    3. Annex S - Entry clearance for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (87K opens in a new window)
    4. Annex T - Data provided on the uniform format visa; endorsements in entry clearances (263K opens in a new window)
    5. Annex U - Leave to enter endorsements (78K opens in a new window)
    6. Annex V - On entry - practical considerations (39K opens in a new window)
  5. Section 5
    1. Section 5 - Section 3C and 3D of the Immigration Act 1971 (as amended) (126K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex V1 - The variation of leave order (143K opens in a new window)
  6. Section 6
    1. Section 6 - Biometrics (194K opens in a new window)
    2. Section 6A - Replacement Identity card for foreign nationals (41K opens in a new window)
  7. Section 7
    1. Section 7 - Public funds (240K opens in a new window)
  8. Section 8
    1. Section 8 - Medical examination (231K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex Z - Medical: Aditional advice about medical inspectors; further examination of passengers and the power to require a passenger to produce a vaccination certificate (108K opens in a new window)
  9. Section 9
    1. Section 9 - Continuing leave and entry clearance as leave to enter (212K opens in a new window)
  10. Section 10
    1. Section 10 - Human rights (210K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex BB - Articles incorporated into the Human Rights Act (154K opens in a new window)
    3. Annex CC - Stock paragraphs (100K opens in a new window)
    4. Annex BBB - Article 8 of the ECHR - interim casework instruction (Chikwamba and others) (64K opens in a new window)
  11. Section 11
    1. Section 11 - Race relations (general) (41K opens in a new window)
    2. Annex DD - Relevant Immigration and Nationality Legislation (15K opens in a new window)
    3. Annex EE - List of Authorisations (25K opens in a new window)
    4. Annex EE1 - Race Relations (Immigration and Asylum) Authorisation 2001 (17K opens in a new window)
    5. Annex EE2 - Employment under the Sectors-Based Scheme Authorisation 2003 (14K opens in a new window)
    6. Annex EE3 - Race Relations (Immigration and Asylum) Authorisation 2004 (22K opens in a new window)
    7. Annex EE4 - UK-China Graduate Work Experience Programme Authorisation 2006 (14K opens in a new window)
    8. Annex EE5 - Comparison of Fingerprints Authorisation 2006 (17K opens in a new window)
    9. Annex EE6 - Race relations (Nationality) Arrangements 2006 (11K opens in a new window)
    10. Annex EE7 - War Crimes Authorisation 2007 (12K opens in a new window)
    11. Annex EE8 - War Crimes Arrangements 2007 (16K opens in a new window)
    12. Annex EE9 - Language Analysis Authorisation 2008 (56K opens in a new window)
    13. Annex FF - Race Monitor (24K opens in a new window)
    14. Annex HH - Standard Wordings (16K opens in a new window)
    15. Annex HH1 - Standard Paragraphs (16K opens in a new window)
  12. Section 12
    1. Section 12 - Race relations (Complaints) (46K opens in a new window)
  13. Section 14
    1. Section 14 - Leave outside the rules (LOTR) (53K opens in a new window)
  14. Section 16
    1. Section 16 - Gender recognition (93K opens in a new window)
  15. Section 18
    1. Section 18 - Knowledge of life in the United Kingdom (72K opens in a new window)