Media type · Appeal, review or reapplication
Refusal remedy
The options after a refusal: appeal, review or a new application.
Key facts
| Options | Appeal, review or reapplication |
|---|---|
| Depends on | Route and stated reasons |
| Deadline | Often short |
Read the reasons before choosing
A refusal letter states the ground and sometimes the evidence that was missing. An appeal that repeats the original file without addressing that ground rarely helps, and a reapplication that does the same tends to reach the same result.
Check the deadline and the correct channel first. Some routes allow an administrative review, some allow an appeal, and some offer no challenge at all.
Frequently asked questions
Should I appeal or reapply?
It depends on the ground of refusal and on the route. An appeal challenges the decision; a reapplication adds evidence. Take advice where the deadline is short.
Do I pay the fees again?
A new application usually means new fees. An appeal or review may have its own charge. Check the official process.