L7.1 Processing a direct application for a limited purpose visa or permit

1. Visa and immigration officers must be satisfied that applicants for limited purpose visas and permits have met the health and character requirements for limited purpose entry (see L6) and are bona fide applicants (see L5).
2. Applicants may be required to present further documents or attend an interview.

L7.1.1 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.

Effective 01/10/1999