Upper Tribunal Immigration Appeals
Challenging First-tier Tribunal determinations that contain a material error of law.
Checked against official Immigration Rules & GOV.UK guidance on 2026-10-30
If you lose your appeal in the First-tier Tribunal, you cannot simply appeal because you disagree with the judge's conclusion. You must prove that the judge made a material error of law—such as misinterpreting the Immigration Rules, misdirecting themselves on evidence, or procedural unfairness.
Key Requirements & Highlights
- Appeals restricted strictly to points of law, not re-evaluating factual witness credibility.
- Must first apply for permission to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal within 14 days.
- If refused, apply for permission directly to the Upper Tribunal.
- Upper Tribunal can set aside the decision and remake it or remit it back for a fresh hearing.
Step-by-Step Application Timeline
- Permission to Appeal (FtT)Apply for permission to appeal to First-tier Tribunal within 14 days of decision notice.
- Permission to Appeal (UT)If refused, submit renewed permission application to Upper Tribunal within 14 days.
- Error of Law HearingAttend Upper Tribunal hearing to argue whether the First-tier decision contained a legal error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered an error of law?
Examples include failing to give adequate reasons for findings, misapplying binding case law, acting in breach of natural justice, or making a finding of fact unsupported by any evidence in the bundle.
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