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Which criminal convictions affect UK visa? Explained by The SmartMove2UK

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by UK business immigration lawyers in India & UK

Published on: 05 Nov 2021
Reading time: Approx 6 mins

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The UK government follows certain rules in deciding a visa application’s fate. The process of decision-making follows protocols and guidelines. The type of visa you are applying for, like either a student, tourist, business, or any other visa, is irrelevant–because these guidelines are standard and mandatory for all immigration procedures.

The acceptance or refusal of visas also depend on the sentence of the conviction.

If the applicant has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to a period of imprisonment of at least 4 years, their application will be refused. Any sentence imposed by the court in months rather than years that is equivalent to 4 years (48 months) or more is also considered in this category. The refusal of the application will remain the same, regardless of how long it has been since the conviction.
Visa applications are sometimes considered, if there are any compelling factors which amount to an exceptional reason.

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Some Criminal Convictions which may lead to a refusal are

  • Your criminal conviction is within ‘sentence-based thresholds’,
  • You committed an offence which caused serious harm,
  • You committed a sexual offence, or your details are on a register,
  • You are or have been a persistent offender.

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Are overseas convictions and offences recognized in the UK?

The Immigration Rules and Home Office clearly states that any overseas convictions or non-custodial sentences have to be treated in the same way as one received in the UK.

The Immigration Rules require applicants to provide a certificate

In some situations, the conviction of the conduct overseas could be considered as an offence, but the same behaviour isn’t a criminal offence in the UK. For instance, it is legal in the UK to live with a partner in a same-sex relationship. The Home Office normally disregards any convictions on the applicant’s records for conduct that are not a criminal offence in the UK.

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Conclusion

As you can see, it can be tricky to get a detailed insight into what type of criminal convictions exactly affect the success of your visa application. Regardless, the Home Office’s guidance is pretty clear in terms of declaring your convictions in your application and thresholds of criminal sentences.

The SmartMove2UK has helped many, with minor or complicated convictions on their record, to move to the UK. Our UK immigration lawyers based in India – Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Chandigarh and UK – London, consult clients thoroughly and are here to resolve all your queries related to conviction and its effects on your immigration process.

We consult our clients for many types of visa immigrations, from all over the world online via Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp by guiding them into a successful move to the UK. If you would like to walk in for an offline consultation, you can do so at our offices currently in Mumbai & Delhi.

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