APL03 - Categories which have the full right of appeal

This is internal guidance for use by entry clearance staff on the handling of appeals lodged outside the United Kingdom (UK). It is a live document under constant review and is for information only.

APL3.1 Which applications attract a full right of appeal?

From 25 June 2013 applications for the following categories attract a full right of appeal:

1. Settlement and dependant categories (including PBS dependants). This applies to dependants where the main applicant has been issued entry clearance and is in the UK;
2. EEA family permits;
3. Overseas domestic workers in a private household, where the applicant is not being refused solely on paragraph 159A (i) of the Immigration Rules.
4. UK Ancestry
5. Representative of overseas business
6. ECAA business persons