The Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) Order 2000 No. 1161

PART III U.K. FORM AND MANNER OF GIVING AND REFUSING LEAVE TO ENTER

Grant or refusal of leave otherwise than by notice in writing U.K.

8.—(1) A notice giving or refusing leave to enter may, instead of being given in writing as required by section 4(1) of the Act, be given as follows.

(2) The notice may be given by facsimile or electronic mail.

(3) In the case of a notice giving or refusing leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor, it may be given orally, including by means of a telecommunications system.

(4) In paragraph (3), “leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor” means leave to enter as a visitor under the immigration rules for a period not exceeding six months, subject to conditions prohibiting employment and recourse to public funds (within the meaning of the immigration rules).

Commencement Information

I1 Art. 8 in force at 28.4.2000, see art. 1(2)