How should I explain a previous refusal in a new UK visa application?

My girl friend's UK visitor visa was previously refused due to "false representation".

In the new application form, apart from supplying the reference number of the previous rejection, there is a section for us to put additional information.

My question is:

Is it appropriate to briefly explain in this section that we misunderstood some terms about the previous visa application, which leaded to false representation?

e.g.

Unfortunately we didn't know much about visitor visa rules at the time, so we made several naive mistakes:

The visa said she could stay in the UK for 180 days, so we adjusted the plans based on the visa for her to stay longer

...

The reasons were genuine, I'm wondering if they help to show our attitude and provide positive contribution to the application, or they are completely unnecessary.

I'm looking for official documented guidance about what's expected to be put into an application form to explain any previous rejection. If someone with lawyer background could state their view point, that would also be appreciated. Thanks a lot.

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Best Answer

First of all, you need to recognise that you are facing a significant additional barrier in obtaining the visa. Misrepresentation is a serious problem because it undermines everything you say.

Then you need to establish whether there is an exclusion applied. The UK regularly excludes people for 10 years for misrepresentation on visa applications.

If you do make a new application, On the visa application you will need to present very clearly how the confusion arose on the previous application. The person processing the new visa will need to be 100% convinced, with no doubt what so ever, that it was confusion and not an attempt to present false information.

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How do you describe a refusal visa?

What is Visa Refusal? Visa refusal refers to the act of denying your entry into to a particular country by rejecting your visa application. Visa rejection may happen when you fail to prove your eligibility to visit a particular country.

Can I apply for a UK visa after refusal?

You can make a fresh application addressing the grounds of refusal with the submission of new evidence and fee. There is no time limit for making a fresh application. So, you can reapply any time after your UK visa refusal.

How do I respond to a UK visa refusal?

Procedure to appeal UK visa refusal

Following receipt a refusal with a right of appeal, the first option is to, of course, appeal the refusal of your visa application. ...

The second option is to assess the refusal and reapply in an attempt to address the reasons for refusal.

Does previous refusal affect future visa application?

Even if you have been refused with a visa in the past, if you mention the truth, you will be able to explain the visa refusal reasons behind it, and might even be able to convince the officials with new correct information and documents. In most cases, visa related information is shared between countries.

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