Article 8A Automatic grant of leaveF1

only authorise a person to obtain leave to enter the United Kingdom as one of the categories of person under the immigration rules mentioned in paragraph (5);

set out the conditions of use for an automated gate;

list the automated gates for which the authorisation is valid;

remain in force for up to 24 months; and

be varied or withdrawn at any time, with or without notice being given to the person.

having been authorised under paragraph (1) as a person who may obtain leave to enter the United Kingdom by passing through an automated gate;

in accordance with the conditions of use for an automated gate;

which is an automated gate for which the authorisation is valid; and

while the authorisation remains in force.

six months in the case of a person falling within a category mentioned in paragraph (5)(a) or (c), or

48 hours in the case of a person falling within the category mentioned in paragraph (5)(b).

a visitor (standard);

a transit visitor;

a parent of a Tier 4 (child) student.