You can request personal information about you held on the Home Office's immigration records (also known as a ‘Subject Access Request’). Use the online application form to request access to personal information held by UKVI. Using the online application will reduce the time it takes to respond to your request. You will receive a response within 1 month of the Home Office receiving your supporting documents. Our specialist team of immigration solicitors in London can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed fee basis for your Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI.
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What Are The Various Types Of Subject Access Requests?
You can make 3 types of requests, all free of charge. If multiple requests are made for the same person, the first request received will be treated as your sole application.
Basic Subject Access Request (SAR)
Under the basic Subject Access Request (SAR), you can request a copy of:
- an electronic summary of your immigration history
- landing cards we hold electronically
- visa applications you submitted from outside of the UK (as part of entry clearance)
- Entry and exit into and out of the UK. Your travel history can be provided for the past 5 years if a passport or travel document is submitted for this period
Most people find that this option gives them all the information they need.
Specific Subject Access Request (SAR)
Under the Specific Subject Access Request (SAR), you can request specific information if you need to. You should clearly describe what documents you need.
You can request copies of up to 5 single documents, for example:
- a list of your applications
- a particular decision letter
- the outcome of an appeal (appeal determination)
- a particular detention progress report
- a deportation order
- a particular interview record
If you need more information than the documents in this list, you must make a detailed request.
Detailed Subject Access Request (SAR)
The Detailed Subject Access Request (SAR) allows you to request a copy of your Home Office paper file. Initially, you will be sent an electronic summary of your immigration information (as with a basic application) this gives most people what they need. However, this option also allows you to request further information from your Home Office paper file if the electronic data does not fulfil your request. Refining your request to state clearly what paper records you need will help your application.
Evidence To Send
To process your request for your data, the Home Office UKVI needs the following evidence to confirm your identity:
- a copy of your photo identification, such as a passport
- a letter to give permission for your records to be sent to you, or your representative
- proof of your relationship, if you are applying for a child under 12
Your application form will advise you where to email your evidence. Your application will not be accepted until Home Office UKVI receives these documents, and it will be automatically rejected if you do not send them within 15 days of making your application.
How Can We Help?
Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI. Our fixed fee for your immigration application will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your Subject Access Request (SAR) until a response is received from the Home Office UKVI. The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your Subject Access Request (SAR) will entail the following:
Advice on requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the relevant requirements you have to meet for your Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI.
Completing the application form: Our immigration lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your Subject Access Request (SAR).
Preparing a detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of the Subject Access Request (SAR) to explain what data is required from the Home Office UKVI.
Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will carry out all the follow-up work until a decision by the Home Office UKVI on the Subject Access Request (SAR);
Assessment of UKVI data: Our immigration solicitors will assess the data received from UKVI and the Home Office and discuss it with you as necessary.
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Our immigration solicitors will charge a fixed fee ranging from £400 + VAT to £700 + VAT for your Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI. The agreed fixed will depend on the complexity of the matter and the volume of work involved in the Subject Access Request (SAR).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following are the various frequently asked questions (FAQs) about a Subject Access Request (SAR) to Home Office, UKVI:
A Subject Access Request (SAR) is a formal request made under UK data protection law that allows an individual to obtain a copy of the personal data held by the Home Office UKVI about them. This includes immigration records, case notes, correspondence, and decision-making information.
Any individual whose personal data is held by the Home Office UKVI may submit a Subject Access Request (SAR). This includes visa applicants, sponsors, dependants, asylum seekers, and individuals who have previously interacted with UKVI.
By submitting a Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI, you can request access to:
- Immigration application records
- Caseworker notes and internal comments
- Refusal or approval decision records
- Biometric and identity information
- Correspondence between you and UKVI
- Enforcement or compliance records (where applicable)
Yes. A Subject Access Request (SAR) can be used to obtain records relating to current or historic immigration applications, including refused, withdrawn, or granted applications.
Subject Access Requests (SARs) are submitted online via the Home Office SAR portal. You must:
- Provide proof of identity
- Clearly specify the information you are requesting
- Confirm whether the request is for yourself or via a legal representative
No. Subject Access Requests to the Home Office UKVI are free of charge.
The Home Office must normally respond within one calendar month of receiving a valid Subject Access Request (SAR). This timeframe may be extended by up to two additional months if the request is complex or involves a large volume of data.
If UKVI fails to respond to the Subject Access Request within the statutory timeframe, you may:
- Submit a complaint to the Home Office
- Escalate the matter to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Seek legal assistance to pursue compliance
Yes. UKVI may lawfully withhold or redact information where disclosure would:
- Prejudice immigration control
- Involve third-party personal data
- Affect national security or law enforcement
- Be subject to legal privilege
Any refusal or redaction should be explained in the response.
Yes. A solicitor may submit a Subject Access Request (SAR) for you, provided they have:
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Your written authority
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Proof of your identity
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Clear instructions on the scope of the request
Using a solicitor often helps ensure the request is properly framed and comprehensive.
A Subject Access Request (SAR) does not itself overturn a decision, but it is often a critical tool for:
- Understanding the true reasons for refusal
- Identifying factual or procedural errors
- Supporting an appeal, administrative review, or judicial review
No. Submitting a Subject Access Request (SAR) does not negatively affect your immigration status or future applications.
You can only receive personal data about yourself. Information relating to third parties (including sponsors or family members) will usually be redacted unless consent or a lawful basis for disclosure exists.
Typically, UKVI will require:
- A copy of your passport or biometric residence permit
- Proof of current address
- A signed authority if a representative is acting for you
Once received, the information should be carefully reviewed to:
- Check for errors or inconsistencies
- Assess whether all relevant data has been disclosed
- Determine whether further legal steps are required
- Professional legal review is strongly recommended, particularly where refusals or enforcement action are involved.
Yes. You may submit multiple Subject Access Requests (SARs), although repeated or overlapping requests may be refused if deemed manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Legal assistance can help by:
- Drafting a focused and effective Subject Access Request (SAR)
- Chasing delays and non-compliance
- Analysing disclosed data
- Advising on next steps, such as appeals or judicial review