E7.1 Processing an application

1. Visa and immigration officers must be satisfied that applicants for temporary visas and permits have met the health and character requirements for temporary entry (see E6) and the requirements for the particular category of temporary visa or permit and that they are bona fide applicants (see E5).
2. Applicants may be required to present further documents or attend an interview.

E7.1.1 Checking for information from previous applications

Visa and immigration officers should check previous applications for relevant information, and if necessary contact the branches or offices that processed the previous applications, especially if applicants are applying outside their home country.

E7.1.5 Referral to appropriate receiving office

When assessing applications lodged at an office other than the designated receiving office for the applicant's country of nationality, visa and immigration officers should refer to Z6.1 and where necessary refer the application to the appropriate receiving office before making a decision on the application.

Effective 01/03/2000