E7.1 Processing an application (26/07/1999)

1. Visa and immigration officers must be satisfied that applicants for temporary visas and permits have met the health and character requirements for temporary entry (see E6) and the requirements for the particular category of temporary visa or permit and that they are bona fide applicants (see E5).
2. Applicants may be required to present further documents or attend an interview.

E7.1.1 Checking for information from previous applications

Visa and immigration officers should check previous applications for relevant information, and if necessary contact the branches or offices that processed the previous applications, especially if applicants are applying outside their home country.

Effective 26/07/1999