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Apply for asylum to stay in the UK as a refugee - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, screening, asylum interview, help you can get, children
You must apply for asylum if you want to stay in the UK as a refugee. To…
To stay in the UK as a refugee you must be unable to live safely in any…
You’ll need documents for yourself and your dependants (partner and…
You register your asylum claim at a ‘screening’. This is a meeting with an…
After your screening, the Home Office will review your case and decide…
Your asylum interview will usually take place soon after your screening.…
Your application will be decided as soon as possible. It may take longer…
You can get help from asylum helplines run by charities. They can help…
This information is for children applying on their own. If you have an…
Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS
You can get help to return to your home country if you do not have…
You can usually apply for help to return home (‘voluntary return’) if any…
Apply online for voluntary return. You’ll need: your address in the UK an…
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
Claiming asylum as a refugee, the asylum process and support
Guidance and forms for claiming Child Benefit. Including how to claim, Guardians Allowance, payment dates, repaying overpayments, reporting changes, and complaints.
Leaflet for the family and friends of a person who needs ongoing care and support after leaving hospital.
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