Further Submissions

Further Submission Route UK (Asylum): Overview and Latest Updates

The Further Submission route in the UK asylum system allows individuals whose asylum or protection claims have been refused or withdrawn, and whose appeal rights have been exhausted, to present new evidence or further representations that may affect their case.

Further submissions are considered under paragraph 353 of the Immigration Rules. If the new material is significantly different from what was previously considered and, when considered together with the previous material, creates a realistic prospect of success, it may be treated as a fresh claim.

Key Features of the Further Submission Route

Eligibility:

• Individuals whose previous asylum or protection claim has been refused or withdrawn, including where it has been treated as withdrawn.
• The applicant must have no outstanding asylum or protection claim or appeal before the Home Office, First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal or a court on protection or human rights grounds.
• The applicant must be physically present in the UK when making further submissions.
• The applicant must provide new material that has not already been considered.

Submission Process:

• Further submissions must generally be made in person at a designated Service and Support Centre (SSC).
• The current GOV.UK guidance lists centres in Liverpool, Belfast, Cardiff and Glasgow for submitting further evidence.
• An appointment must normally be arranged with the Further Submissions Unit before attending.
• In exceptional circumstances, such as serious illness, disability or certain detention circumstances, the in-person requirement may be waived with the Home Office’s prior agreement.

Assessment Criteria

• The Home Office will consider whether the further submissions contain material that has not previously been considered.
• The new material must be significantly different from the evidence considered previously.
• The further submissions, considered together with the previous material, must create a realistic prospect of success for the claim in order to qualify as a fresh claim under paragraph 353.

Outcome

• Fresh Claim: If the further submissions meet the paragraph 353 test, they will be treated as a fresh claim and considered in accordance with the applicable asylum or human rights procedures.
• Not a Fresh Claim: If the submissions do not meet the test, they will not amount to a fresh claim. The individual may need to consider whether they have any other basis to remain in the UK and may remain subject to removal action.
• A person who has made valid further submissions must not be removed before the Secretary of State has considered the submissions under paragraph 353, subject to the applicable rules.

Latest Updates from the Home Office (2026)

Changes to the Immigration Rules:

From 8 April 2026, the requirements for making further submissions were incorporated into the Immigration Rules. Applicants making further submissions must meet specific validity requirements, including being in the UK, being a failed asylum seeker and having no outstanding protection claim or appeal.

In-Person Submission Requirement:

Further submissions on protection grounds must generally be made in person at a designated Service and Support Centre. Exceptional arrangements may apply where an individual is unable to attend in person and the Home Office agrees to an alternative method.

New Evidence:

The evidence submitted must be new. Evidence that has already been considered may not satisfy the requirements for further submissions. Applicants should provide all relevant supporting evidence when making their further submissions.

Written on: 24 August 2026