A5.40 Applicants ineligible for a temporary entry class visa or entry permission (to 25/09/2023)

Note: These instructions cease to be effective from 25 September 2023. Equivalent instructions are now found at A5.20

Any person described in section 15 or 16 of the Immigration Act 2009 (see A5.20(b) and A5.20(c)) must not be granted a temporary entry class visa or entry permission, and their application will be declined. The only exceptions are where:

1. the person is otherwise eligible for the grant of a visa and entry permission under temporary entry immigration instructions, and
2. a special direction under section 17 of the Immigration Act 2009 has been given to that person, authorising the grant of a visa and entry permission.

Effective 01/07/2013