The British Government maintain a control under the Common- wealth Immigrants Act 1962 over entry into the United Kingdom.
1. To whom does the control apply?
With the exceptions shown below, the control applies to citizens of all Commonwealth countries and to all other British subjects. It also applies to British protected persons and citizens of the Republic of Ireland, but control is not imposed on people travelling between Ireland and Britain. (The Government of the Republic of Ireland control the entry of Commonwealth citizens into the Republic).
2. Who is exempt from immigration control?
This is answered in detail in the note on page 16. Broadly speaking, you are exempt from control if:
(a) you were born in the United Kingdom, or
(b) your passport was issued to you by one of the British
Passport Offices in the United Kingdom, or
(c) you are a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies and your passport was issued to you overseas by a British High Commission or Consulate.
You are not exempt from control if you were born outside the United Kingdom and your passport was issued by the government of a Commonwealth country or of a colony or protectorate; or if your passport is endorsed as having been issued on behalf of such a government.
If you are exempt from control, so also are your wife and children if their names are included on your passport.
VISITORS
3. Are visitors allowed to enter without difficulty?
Yes: visitors to the United Kingdom, whether on holiday or for genuine social, family, cultural or business reasons, are welcome. You will be admitted if the Immigration Officer is satisfied that you intend to stay for only a limited time in the United Kingdom and that you can support yourself and your dependants for the period of your visit. You will also be admitted as a visitor if you
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