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Information booklet for asylum applications

Information booklet for those who have registered, or are considering registering, an asylum application in the UK.

Updates to this page

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
25 February 2014
Last updated:
28 September 2026
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  1. Updated the booklet to include information about the Single Protection Interview.

  2. Updated the information booklet to remove out of date information and add additional support.

  3. You can use a biometric residence permit (BRP) for 24 months after the expiry date printed on your card or until 31 December 2026, whichever is sooner.

  4. Added a section on 'understanding foreign state threats'.

  5. Updated booklet for the Spring 2026 rule change.

  6. Updated the phone line opening hours for the voluntary returns service.

  7. Updated to reflect that expired biometric residence permits can no longer be used to travel to the UK.

  8. Updated as expired BRPs should be carried when travelling to the UK before or on 1 June 2025.

  9. Advice and contact number added for guardians with unaccompanied children seeking asylum in their care.

  10. Updated the information on the help the Salvation Army can provide.

  11. Updated the information booklet about your asylum application.

  12. Changed the Croydon Intake Unit (CIU) to 2RS.

  13. Updated with information on how to access an eVisa and removed section on biometric residence permits as these are no longer issued.

  14. Updated due to changes to the operational processes on how to apply.

  15. 'Apply to stay in the UK as a stateless person' section updated to reflect Immigration Rules changes.

  16. Updated answer to 'Is additional asylum support available?' under section 3 of the guidance.

  17. Updated the sections on 'how to claim asylum', 'I cannot attend my interview', 'getting advice and assistance' and 'support available for people seeking asylum'.

  18. Information booklet about asylum applications has been updated.

  19. Added information on how to apply for permission to work in the UK.

  20. Sections 3 and 5 updated.

  21. Added a link to Legal Aid Provision.

  22. Updated 'What if I don't have evidence to prove my age?' wording.

  23. Updated point of claim information booklet to emphasise that domestic violence is a criminal offence in the UK.

  24. Updated web version (HTML) of the information booklet added.

  25. Updated point of claim information booklet.

  26. Updated guidance.

  27. Updated document.

  28. Updated English document.

  29. First published.

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Information booklet about your asylum application

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This booklet explains what happens when you apply for asylum in the UK.

This is not a legal document. It is guidance only.

If you do not understand the information in this document, either:

  • contact one of the support services listed in the booklet
  • seek legal advice

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