Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom

Key definition

Entry clearance definition

What does Entry clearance mean? In UK immigration practice, entry clearance is the pre‑travel authorisation issued overseas confirming that a non‑British citizen meets the immigration rules to enter the UK for a stated route (for example, visitor, work, study) and period. It is defined in legislation: Immigration Act 1971, s 33(1), as a visa, entry certificate or other document taken (in accordance with the rules) as evidence of eligibility for entry. Decisions are made by Entry Clearance Officers within UK Visas and Immigration. Where the Rules require entry clearance, a person must obtain it before travelling; carriers and Border Force will expect to see...

UK Tier 1 (Investor) visas (archived): route closure (17 February 2022), historical eligibility, investment rules, conditions, processing, extension and ILR deadlines (2026/2028), dependants and citizenship

Published by a LexisNexis Private Client expert

Practice notes

$imgtext$

ARCHIVED :

The Tier 1 (Investor) visa catered to high net worth individuals able to place a significant investment in the UK. This route closed without notice on 17 February 2022, so it is no longer open to new applicants. Those already granted leave under this route may continue to reside and work in the UK. The provision allowing individuals who have held a Tier 1 Investor visa within the last 12 months to apply for entry clearance in this category from overseas still applies.

Extension applications must be submitted by 17 February 2026.
Settlement applications must be made by 17 February 2028.

For further details, see LNB News 17/02/2022 76. This Practice Note is preserved in archived format for historical interest. The applicable rules for this category are set out at paragraphs 245E–245EF of Part 6A of the immigration rules and paragraphs 54–65SD of Appendix A. Home Office policy guidance can be found at Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 1 Investor.

Who is eligible?

The Tier 1 (Investor) visa category was open to applicants over the age of...

To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.

Web page updated on 22/05/2026

Popular documents

Using the Judicial College Guidelines to assess general damages in personal injury claims

When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...

Tomlin orders in England and Wales: CPR guidance on drafting, confidentiality, approval, variation, enforcement, limitation, CCA issues, court-specific requirements, sample wording and precedents

This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...

Precedent: Deed of Surrender of Lease with Optional Premium, Settlement and Release, Landlord, Mortgagee and Guarantor Consents, Reimbursement and HM Land Registry Provisions (England and Wales)

Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...

Precedent Statutory Declaration: Standard Wording under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835

I, [ name ], of [ address ], solemnly and sincerely state that: [ Matters to be verified, set out in numbered paragraphs ] I make this solemn statement in good conscience, believing it to be true, and pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. DECLARED at [ details ] this [ day ] day of [ month and year ] Before me ................................................................................ [ signature of the person before whom the declaration is made ] A [ commissioner for oaths OR [ solicitor OR [ insert other qualification ] ] authorised to administer oaths ]...