Touristic visa refusal disclosure for ILR application

[cemb]

Hello everyone,

I'm applying for an ILR now and have a question. I had a touristic visa refusal (uk) back in 2015 and then had two touristic visas, one in 2018 and one in 2019 and visited the country and left without overstaying. In 2020 I applied for an ecaa visa which was successful and have been living/working in the uk for 4 years and 10 months now. Should I explain this first touristic visa refusal in my application file for ILR and answer the question yes that asks if we've been refused a visa before.

Please let me know your opinion.

Best,

[zimba]

Yes, you should declare it. It has no effect though

[cemb]

Yes, you should declare it. It has no effect though

Thanks so much. I'll answer that question in the form "yes" and explain what happened in the cover letter of my application then.
Best,
Cem