Certain refusals can only be contested through this process, as specified in Appendix AR: Administrative Review of the Immigration Rules. For applications under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), requests for AR must follow Appendix AR(EU) of the Immigration Rules. Our team of experienced immigration solicitors can offer expert advice and representation on a fixed- fee basis for your AR request. You can ask questions online for free advice or schedule an appointment for a detailed consultation to challenge your UK visa refusal.

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What Is an Administrative Review (AR)?

An AR is a reconsideration of the Home Office UK's decision to deny a visa application. Only eligible decisions can be challenged this way. If you believe there was an error in processing your application, you can request a review of the decision.

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How Is Administrative Review Considered?

A different UKVI official will handle your AR request, reviewing the same documents and facts from your original application unless it pertains to the EU Settlement Scheme, in which case new evidence can be submitted.

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If Administrative Review Does Not Succeed

If the Home Office maintains the refusal after the AR, you have two options: challenge the decision further via Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) and Judicial Review (JR) or submit a new visa application within 14 days of the AR decision if you are in the UK.

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Administrative Review (AR) Against Refusal of UK Visa Entry Clearance Applications

You can request an AR from outside the UK within 28 days of the refusal decision. The refusal notice will indicate if you are eligible for AR and provide application instructions. The cost is £80, and you can apply online. The review, conducted by an Entry Clearance Manager (ECM), can take up to 6 months. If no decision is made within this period, the Home Office will provide an update. Only one AR is permitted unless the first review identifies new reasons for the refusal.

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Administrative Review (AR) of Refusal of In-Country Leave to Remain Applications

For in-country applications, you can request AR online within 14 days of the refusal (28 days for EU Settlement Scheme refusals). The fee is £80. If eligible, the decision notice will guide you on applying for AR. A different official will review the refusal using the original application documents. If the review reverses the decision, your AR fee will be refunded. The Home Office aims to decide within 28 calendar days but will notify you if it takes longer. You cannot be removed from the UK while your AR is under consideration.

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Complimentary Assessment of UK Visa Refusal

Our expert team of immigration solicitors offers a free assessment of your UK visa refusal to determine if there are valid grounds for challenging the decision. Should our assessment reveal that there are strong reasons to contest the refusal, we will provide a fixed fee quote for legal representation in challenging your UK visa and immigration application denial. To receive a free assessment, email your refusal letter to info@visahotspot.com.

Fixed Fees for Administrative Review of UK Visa Refusal

The cost of handling your reconsideration application varies as follows:



  • Our immigration solicitors charge a fixed fee between £800 and £1,500 (excluding VAT) for handling your Administrative Review (AR) of a UK visa refusal decision. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case and the amount of work involved.
  • This fixed fee does not include additional costs such as the UKVI fee for the AR application, which must be paid separately by the applicant.
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FAQs on Administrative Review (AR) of UK Visa Refusal

UAn AR is a process where the Home Office UKVI re-evaluates their decision to refuse a visa application, specifically if there were errors in the casework process.

You can submit an AR request online for your UK visa refusal.

The AR is reviewed by a different UKVI official, who will use the same documents and information from your original application, unless it pertains to the EU Settlement Scheme, in which case you can submit new evidence.

If the refusal decision remains unchanged after the AR, you can either challenge the decision through a Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) and Judicial Review (JR) or submit a new visa application. If applying from within the UK, the new application must be made within 14 days of the AR decision.

You must apply for an AR within 28 days of receiving the refusal decision if you are outside the UK.

For applications made within the UK, you must request an AR within 14 days (28 days if under the EU Settlement Scheme) of receiving the refusal letter.

The UKVI fee for filing an AR is £80. If you applied as a family group, this fee covers the whole group. The AR is free if no fee was paid on the original application, except in specific cases such as under the EU Settlement Scheme, Frontier Worker Permit Scheme, S2 Healthcare Visitor status, or as a Service Provider from Switzerland.

The Entry Clearance Manager (ECM) conducts the AR for entry clearance refusals.

A second AR is not permitted unless new reasons for the refusal emerge from the first review. Your decision letter will indicate if a second AR is possible.

Our expert team of immigration solicitors offers a complimentary assessment of your UK visa refusal to determine if you have valid grounds to challenge the decision. If we find that you do have a strong case for challenging the refusal, we will provide a fixed fee quote for our legal representation in the AR process. To get a free assessment, simply email your refusal letter to info@visahotspot.com. If we determine that an Administrative Review (AR) is warranted, we will develop a detailed argument supporting your review request, highlighting any errors made by the Home Office UKVI in their decision. Our solicitors will handle all aspects of the AR process, including filing the review online on your behalf. Our team consists of highly qualified immigration specialists with extensive experience in managing AR cases. Should we find that you lack sufficient grounds for an AR, we can explore and advise on submitting a new application. If we identify strong reasons for a fresh application, we will provide a fixed fee for preparing and submitting this application as your legal representative.

If your UK visa was cancelled at the border, the Home Office UKVI will indicate in your decision letter if an Administrative Review is available. You may request a review if your visa was cancelled due to reasons such as:

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1- Providing false information

2- Omitting relevant facts

Time Limits for Filing an Administrative Review

1- At the UK Border: Apply within 14 days of your visa cancellation, or within 7 days if you were detained at the time of cancellation. This review must be requested from within the UK.

2- At Border Controls Outside the UK: If your visa was cancelled at border controls in cities such as Paris, Brussels, Dunkirk, Coquelles, Calais, or Lille, and you are eligible for an AR, you must apply within 28 days of the cancellation.



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