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Can I appeal if I am refused permission to enter the United Kingdom?

This page explains whether you can appeal if you are refused permission to enter the United Kingdom as a general visitor.

If we refuse your application, the entry clearance officer or the immigration officer will tell you. You will be given a detailed written refusal notice, and the entry clearance officer or immigration officer will tell you whether you have the right of appeal.

If you travel without entry clearance and an immigration officer at the border refuses to give you permission to enter the United Kingdom, we recommend that you apply for entry clearance in your country of residence before you try to travel to the United Kingdom again.