8.—(1) A notice giving or refusing leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor may, instead of being given in writing as required by section 4(1) of the Act, be given orally, including by means of a telephone.
(2) In paragraph (1), “leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor” means leave to enter as a visitor under the immigration rules for a period not exceeding six months, subject to conditions prohibiting employment and recourse to public funds (within the meaning of the immigration rules).]
Textual Amendments
F1Arts. 8-8ZC substituted for art. 8 (12.7.2013) by The Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1749), arts. 1, 4