Visa Evaluation
Psychiatric Reports to Support Your Visa Application
At Harley Street Mental Health, we understand that mental health is an important consideration in many visa applications. Whether you’re applying for a new visa, seeking an extension, or responding to a Home Office request, our expert psychiatric assessments can provide the medical evidence required to support your case.
What is a
Visa Psychiatric Evaluation?
Visa evaluations involve a comprehensive psychiatric assessment to determine the presence and impact of any mental health conditions. These reports may be used to:
- Demonstrate vulnerability due to mental health difficulties.
- Provide supporting evidence for Article 8 or Article 3 claims under the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Highlight the potential impact of removal or relocation on mental wellbeing.
- Making decisions around residence or care arrangements
- Litigation capacity (for instructing a solicitor or taking part in court proceedings)
Our Expertise
Our experienced psychiatrists work regularly with solicitors, caseworkers, and immigration advisors. We produce detailed, clear, and objective reports that can support a wide range of visa types and legal situations. Our assessments typically include:
- A full psychiatric evaluation.
- Diagnosis and formulation (if appropriate).
- A clear opinion on the impact of removal or refusal of a visa.
- Recommendations for treatment and support if needed.
Who We Work With
We provide visa evaluations for:
- Individuals applying for leave to remain on medical or compassionate grounds.
- Family or partner visa applicants with significant mental health histories.
- Those involved in appeals or judicial review processes.
- Families or individuals seeking clarity and documentation
Book your assessment today
We offer flexible appointment times with quick turnaround on reports when required. To arrange a visa evaluation, please contact us via Email contact@hsmh.co.uk for a quote or fill up the form below:
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
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All visa evaluations are carried out by GMC-registered consultant psychiatrists with specialist experience in immigration and medico-legal assessments. Our psychiatrists are trained to provide independent, evidence-based reports that meet the requirements of immigration authorities and tribunals.
We provide psychiatric evaluations for a wide range of visa and immigration matters, including:
- Humanitarian protection applications
- Spouse and family reunification visas
- Leave to remain on medical or compassionate grounds
- Deportation appeals
- Asylum claims
- Extension or settlement applications requiring medical evidence
Our reports assess the psychological impact of relocation, separation from family, medical vulnerability, trauma history, and overall mental health stability.
Yes. Our psychiatric visa reports are prepared to the highest medico-legal standards and are widely accepted by the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), and immigration tribunals. We ensure that every report is independent, objective, and aligned with legal requirements for immigration evidence.
During the assessment, the psychiatrist will sensitively explore your mental health history, current symptoms, trauma or displacement experiences, family circumstances, and any risks associated with deportation, relocation, or separation.
The psychiatrist will also review relevant medical records, therapy notes, or legal documents if available, to create a comprehensive, evidence-based report tailored to your visa case.
It can be helpful to bring or send any medical records, psychological reports, or legal documents relevant to your visa application. Before the appointment, you will be invited to complete questionnaires that help outline your experiences and symptoms. This preparation ensures your psychiatrist has all the necessary information to support your case effectively and compassionately.
Yes. Our psychiatrists regularly diagnose and assess conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions relevant to visa and immigration cases. We also assess the psychological risk of deportation or separation from family.
We offer fast turnaround times for visa evaluations, typically delivering completed reports within 2 to 4 weeks after the assessment. Urgent appointments and expedited reports are available if your visa application or hearing date is approaching.
All visa psychiatric evaluations at Harley Street Mental Health are conducted according to the highest medico-legal standards. Our reports are impartial, clearly structured, and based on thorough clinical assessment, ensuring they meet the evidential requirements of UK immigration authorities and legal representatives.
Yes. We understand that immigration processes can be stressful, and many individuals have experienced significant trauma. Our psychiatrists are carefully selected for their compassion, cultural sensitivity, and experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. We create a safe, non-judgmental environment where your story is respected and your experiences are heard with dignity.
What makes you different to other clinics?
We hand pick all of our clinicians to ensure that they have the same values as us.
This ensures that our service users are actually listened to and are the heart of our treatment plans.
We recognise that diagnosis and treatment plans cannot simply be “one size fits all” and our personalised down to earth approach aims to keep the process as easy as possible.
We will try to keep your costs low where possible. Once you are on the right dose and feeling settled (you may need one or two medication titration appointments to achieve this), you can order your medication through the repeat medication process.
Following two months of being on the same dose, with no further changes, we will consider returning your care to your GP.
Can I see you on the NHS?
We are a private clinic, and therefore you cannot be seen by us as part of the NHS. <br><br>We can write to your GP once you are stable on your treatment to ask them to take over prescribing as part of a Shared Care Agreement, however they are under no obligation to accept this agreement.
Do I need a referral?
Our clinicians can see you directly without a referral, however a condition of all appointments is that you agree for Harley Street Mental Health to copy your GP into all assessment and treatment plans.
We are happy to accept referrals from other clinicians, however this is not necessary to use our service.
What happens during an appointment?
If you have booked a virtual appointment, you will be sent an invitation through our clinic software known as “Semble”. On the day of your appointment, you click the link and will enter into a video interview with one of our clinicians.
If you have booked an in-person appointment you will be greeted by your clinician in the waiting room.
Do you accept insurance?
Currently we do not accept insurance, and all of our assessments and treatment plans are self funded, and therefore we encourage you to look at the “fees” page prior to booking.
Do you prescribe medication?
Our team are able to prescribe medication as part of your treatment plan if this is required. Our prescriptions are private, and therefore you will be liable for the cost of the prescription and the medication.
Hod do I know if the treatment will be beneficial?
Unfortunately, there are no guarantees with psychiatry. All of our clinicians are extremely experienced and prescribe based on the most up to date evidence base. You will be involved in your treatment plans at all stages.
I have a complaint?
We are sorry to hear that you have a complaint. Please see the complaints section of our website or email complaints@hsmh.co.uk where we will endeavour to resolve your complaint in a timely manner.
What are the fees associated with ADHD Assessments?
Please see the fees section on the website. It is important that you are aware of all costs prior to starting treatment. An ADHD assessment costs £715 and lasts approximately 1.5 hours and will include a detailed written report and treatment plan (includes a prescription which will posted to your chosen pharmacy, if medication is considered suitable for you).
The cost of medication will be in addition to this and paid directly to your chosen pharmacy.
We then require service users to attend titration appointments at £150 each where your medication is adjusted until most effective. Once you move on to repeat prescriptions, they will cost £48 for a monthly prescription.
Once you are stable on your medication (around two months of being on the same dose, with no further changes and you feel much better) you can ask us to write to your GP and enter into a shared care agreement which costs £125. Your GP is under no obligation to accept a shared care agreement, and therefore we encourage all service users to discuss this with their GP prior to using our service.
Are you registered with the CQC?
Yes, we have been approved for registration with the Care Quality Commission
I have another question
Please email us on contact@hsmh.co.uk and we will get back to you shortly