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Apply for release on bail from immigration detention: Form B1

Use this form to apply to be released on bail from a detention centre, immigration centre or prison.

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You can apply if you arrived in the UK more than 8 days ago.

Find out more about immigration detention bail.

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  2. Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.

  3. Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).

  4. Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.

If the form still does not open, contact hmctsforms@justice.gov.uk.

If you need a printed version contact your local court.

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Updates to this page

Published 1 October 2014
Last updated 17 October 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated B1 form summary.

  2. New accessible B1 application form.

  3. Added a link to the personal information charter as part of the data protection statement.

  4. First published.

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