Immigration Detention Bail
The Home Office can have you placed in a immigration removal centre or prison if you are in breach of immigration laws or immigration status, for example, remaining in the UK after your visa has expired.
Our immigration experts can help you if you are detained in an immigration removal centre or prison. Immigration bail can be applied for if you are being held by the Home Office on immigration matters.
Conditions that may qualify you for bail:
- You have a potential release address to live at.
- You have a ‘Financial Condition Supporter’ who will pay any money if you do not follow the conditions of your bail.
It may be harder to receive bail if:
- You have a criminal record
- You have broken bail conditions in the past
Your application for immigration bail is determined by your situation. You can apply to, either:
- The Home Secretary (‘Secretary of State bail’) any time after you arrive in the UK
- The First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) – only if you arrived more than 8 days ago
Both bodies have the power to grant bail and manage the conditions of the bail. You may be automatically referred for a bail hearing if you have been in detention for 4 months or more. If you are appealing to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission you can apply to them for bail.
Our immigration team can discuss the conditions and the process, in depth, with you, to ensure every possibility of receiving immigration bail.