Welcome

UNHCR United Kingdom - Help for refugees and asylum-seekers

For information regarding the schemes available for Ukrainians, visit this page.

For information regarding the schemes available for Afghans, visit this page. 

Welcome to the ‘Help’ website run by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons who are in the United Kingdom (UK) can find information about their rights and obligations and the services available to them in the UK. Look around and discover what you need to know about the UK, including where you can seek assistance.

On this website, you will find useful information about:

 ➡️UNHCR in the UK
 ➡️How to claim asylum
 ➡️Legal assistance
 ➡️Where to find help
 ➡️Resettlement
 ➡️Family Reunion

The page will be continually updated.


Are you outside of the United Kingdom?  Are you seeking help for relatives abroad? Please select the country where you are on UNHCR’s HELP homepage for information that is relevant to you.