I entered the UK on a student visa in 2000. I overstayed and was removed in 2003. On an attempt to re-enter in 2003, I was not given entry clearance.

In 2012, I was a student in Dublin and applied for a visitors visa from there, which was denied because I did not disclose the other applications and refusals.

I am now back home and working for an international NGO whose head office is in London. As one of the managers in my home-country office, they want me to go to the head office for a visit. I would return afterwards to continue with my work.

If I apply for a visa, is it likely to be considered on merit or automatically refused?