What are the appeal stages?
This table shows the 15 appeal stage types and the set number of succeeding days during which an appeal can be made. These numbers are used to determine the ARE date, however exclusion dates may also need to be factored into the calculation.
01. First Tier IAC Appeal - In Country Appeals
| Trigger | Refusal Notice |
| Based on | Date refusal letter sent by HO |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 |
| Rule Number | 19(2) |
| Time Limit | 14 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
02. First Tier IAC Appeal - Out of Country Appeals where the appellant must leave the UK before appealing
| Trigger | Refusal Notice |
| Based on | Appellant's date of departure |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 |
| Rule Number | 19(3)(a) |
| Time Limit | 28 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 0 working days |
03. First Tier IAC Appeal - Other out of Country Appeals (e.g Voluntary Departure)
| Trigger | Refusal Notice |
| Based on | Date of receipt of the refusal letter |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 |
| Rule Number | 19(3)(b) |
| Time Limit | 28 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working days |
04. First Tier IAC Appeal - In Country Detained Fast Track
| Trigger | Refusal Notice |
| Based on | Date when appellant was provided notice of decision |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 Schedule The Fast Track Rules |
| Rule Number | 5(1) |
| Time Limit | 2 working days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
05. First Tier IAC PTA to the UT - In Country
| Trigger | IA60 first tier dismissed |
| Based on | Date written reasons for the decision sent |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 |
| Rule Number | 33(2) |
| Time Limit | 14 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
06. First Tier IAC PTA to the UT - Out of Country
| Trigger | IA60 first tier dismissed |
| Based on | Date written reasons for the decision sent |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 |
| Rule Number | 33(3) |
| Time Limit | 28 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
07. First Tier IAC PTA to the UT - Detained Fast Track
| Trigger | IA60 first tier dismissed |
| Based on | Date when appellant was provided notice of decision |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 Schedule The Fast Track Rules |
| Rule Number | 11 |
| Time Limit | 3 working days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
08. Upper Tribunal IAC PTA - In Country
| Trigger | IA67 first tier permission to appeal refused |
| Based on | Date when the FtT refused FTPA |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 |
| Rule Number | 21(3)(a)(aa)(i) |
| Time Limit | 14 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
09. Upper Tribunal IAC PTA - Out of Country
| Trigger | IA67 first tier permission to appeal refused |
| Based on | Date when the FtT refused FTPA |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 |
| Rule Number | 21(3)(b) |
| Time Limit | 1 calendar month |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
10. Upper Tribunal IAC - Judicial Review
| Trigger | n/a |
| Based on | Date of decision of the First Tier Tribunal or Home Office |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 |
| Rule Number | 28(2) |
| Time Limit | 3 calendar months |
| Admin Allowance | 0 working days |
11. Upper Tribunal IAC - In Country PTA to review UT determination
| Trigger | IA150 - Upper Tier determination (dismissed) |
| Based on | Date when appellant was sent notice of decision |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 |
| Rule Number | 44(3B)(a)(i) |
| Time Limit | 12 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
12. Upper Tribunal IAC - Out of Country PTA to review UT determination
| Trigger | IA150 - Upper Tier determination (dismissed) |
| Based on | Date when appellant was sent notice of decision |
| Rules | The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 |
| Rule Number | 44(3B)(b) |
| Time Limit | 38 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working day |
13. Court of Appeal via IAC
| Trigger | IA157 PTA to the CoA refused |
| Based on | Date when appellant was sent notice of decision |
| Rules | Civil Procedure Rules |
| Rule Number | 52.4 |
| Time Limit | 30 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working days |
14. Court of Sessions via IAC
| Trigger | IA157 PTA to the CoA refused |
| Based on | Date when appellant was sent notice of decision |
| Rules | Civil Procedure Rules |
| Rule Number | Rule 41.20 |
| Time Limit | 43 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working days |
15. Court of Appeal Direct
| Trigger | IA157 PTA to the CoA refused |
| Based on | Date when appellant was sent notice of decision |
| Rules | Civil Procedure Rules |
| Rule Number | 52.3 |
| Time Limit | 9 calendar days |
| Admin Allowance | 1 working days |