Appeals for extension, switching and settlement applications

This page contains information about immigration appeals by migrants who are already in the UK.

If we make a decision that affects your ability to remain in the UK, you might be able to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum and Immigration Chamber) of HM Courts and Tribunals Service. In some cases, you can appeal from inside the UK. In other cases, you will need to leave the UK before you can appeal.

When we send you a letter (called a 'notice') telling you our decision on your application, this will say whether and where you can appeal. If you can appeal, the notice will also tell you how to appeal, and give you details of organisations that may be able to help.

For more information about appeals, see the Ministry of Justice website.

In most cases, you must pay a fee when you make an appeal. To find out what the fee is and when it needs to be paid, see the guidance accompanying your notice of decision or the Ministry of Justice website.

Fee awards

If you have paid a fee for your appeal and are successful the Tribunal may make a fee award against the UK Border Agency up to the amount of the application fee that you paid; either £80.00 for a determination on the papers or £140.00 for an oral hearing.

Fee award payments are credited to the bank account or credit card that the payment was made from. If your account is no longer in use we will contact you for alternative bank account details. You will need to give us this information as soon possible to avoid a delay in payment.

We will process your payment as quickly as possible, but if you have not received your fee award after 60 days please email: appealsfeesenquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.  You should quote your Home Office and appeal reference number and the date the fee award was made in the email subject.  Please do not send any financial details to this email address.