The Administrative Review is a process whereby an applicant whose application for entry clearance or leave to remain has been refused by the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) can request for the refusal to be reconsidered on the grounds that the refusal of the application by the Home Office is not in accordance with the relevant facts and laws.

The Administrative Review against the refusal of an entry clearance application as a PBS Migrant is submitted to the Home Office, UKVI within 28 days after the date of receipt of the refusal letter. The Entry Clearance Manager at the British Diplomatic Post (the British Embassy/High Commission/Consulate) will review the refusal and serve a decision on Administrative Review request within 28 days by either maintain the refusal or withdrawing the reasons for refusal and agreeing to issue the entry clearance.

The Administrative Review against the refusal of an in-country application must be submitted to the Home Office, UKVI within 14 days (7 days if the applicant is in detention) of the date of receipt of the refusal letter.