Housing Inspections for UK Entry Clearance

When an application is made to the British High Commission for Entry Clearance into the United Kingdom, they may request that you:

"Obtain an independent assessment of the number of rooms and occupants of the proposed accommodation.  A report from a suitably qualified body certifying that a personal inspection has been carried out and giving details of accommodation inspected is usually acceptable for this purpose. Above all, the Entry Clearance officer must be satisfied that the accommodation will not become overcrowded within the definition of the Housing Act 1985 or that it will not contravene public health regulations."

Our Housing Standards Team undertake property inspections for UK Entry Clearance and, if the property is satisfactory, provide documentation that meets the above requirements. There is a charge of £65.00 per inspection for this service.  Please note that Tameside Housing Standards can only provide this service for properties in Tameside.  Please also note that the fee must be paid before the inspection can take place and is not refundable if the property is not satisfactory.

 IMPORTANT - Marriage visas are not issued by local authorities but the following information may be relevant to your application for an accommodation certificate for UK entry clearance.

Ffrom 27th November 2008 the minimum age at which someone can appply for a marriage visa is 21.  Both parties in a marriage will have to be 21 before a marriage visa can be issued. 

The following information is required before an inspection can be arranged:

• Proof of your right to occupy the property you are asking us to inspect. If you are an owner occupier you can ask you Building Society or Bank (whoever your mortgate is with) or the Solicitor who holds your deeds to complete this form,  Proof of Title 37.77 KB
  or
  you can supply your annual mortgage statement or, if there is no mortgage and you own the property outright, the deeds (if they are in your name) are acceptable.
• If you are a tenant please supply your tenancy agreement and gas safety certificate.
• We need to see the original documents, we will copy them and return the originals to you. 
• If the property is not in your name, if you live with your parents for example, please supply proof of the owners' right to occupy the property  and a written permission from the owner for yourself and the person(s) wishing to enter the UK to live or stay at the property.

• A completed Application for an Accommodation Certificate 63.49 KB confirming who lives in the property now and the names, dates of birth and relationship to the applicant of the person(s) wishing to enter the UK.
  

Please note that the property must be owned or occupied exclusively by you and your family.  Rented accommodation which is shared with members of another family is not acceptable.

If you are returning the forms by post payment will be acceptable by cheque.  Alternatively you can pay by cash or debit card at Tameside Council Offices, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. 

When you have completed the form(s) please return them or bring them, with any supporting documents, and the fee to the address stated. 

We will contact the applicant by telephone to arrange the survey

.  If you wish to keep a copy of your application please do so before submitting them to the Housing Strategy section.

If you need a legal representative to assist you with your immigration application, you can either:-

1. Call into the advice surgeries which are held at the Tameside Council Offices Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. Telephone 0161 342 8355
   

2. Contact the Immigration Aid Unit at 400 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 9L3. Telephone 0161 740 7722 or visit http://www.ein.org.uk/about_us/index.shtml

If you would like any more information about this service please contact us.

Contact Information
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