Immigration, visas and visits
In this section you will find information and resources to support people visiting, staying in, or migrating to, the UK during coronavirus.
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Asylum
In this section you will find information and resources to support people around claiming asylum, asylum support, and migrant rights during the pandemic.
Guidance aimed at all staff involved in the support of asylum seekers in all accommodation settings
Updated information on changes affecting claims, interviews, housing, support, appeals, reporting and detention
Refused Asylum Seekers and all other migrant groups are not chargeable for any treatment or diagnosis of coronavirus and can access healthcare services for this free of charge.
The Right to Remain asylum navigation board helps people understand the UK asylum process, raises awareness of common problems people face as they navigate the process, and shares survival strategies.
Migrants’ Rights Network have written this guide for all migrants living in the UK, including those without documents and those trying to regularise their immigration status, including asylum seekers
Doctors of the World’s Hospital Access Project currently has capacity to support people who have been denied (or asked to pay upfront for) NHS secondary care (hospital) services and other relevant NHS community services (non-primary care) due to their immigration status.
Negotiating the COVID-19 (C19) pandemic in a complex and hostile asylum system is challenging and stressful for anyone who has sought protection in the UK.
Refugees and people with protected status
In this section you will find information and resources to support people with, or anticipating, refugee status, or another protected status, during the pandemic
The Home Office have made some changes to the process to apply for a an Integration Loan for new refugees in response to COVID-19.
Refused Asylum Seekers and all other migrant groups are not chargeable for any treatment or diagnosis of coronavirus and can access healthcare services for this free of charge.
The Right to Remain asylum navigation board helps people understand the UK asylum process, raises awareness of common problems people face as they navigate the process, and shares survival strategies.
Migrants’ Rights Network have written this guide for all migrants living in the UK, including those without documents and those trying to regularise their immigration status, including asylum seekers
Doctors of the World’s Hospital Access Project currently has capacity to support people who have been denied (or asked to pay upfront for) NHS secondary care (hospital) services and other relevant NHS community services (non-primary care) due to their immigration status.
Refugee Council has created a banking guide to help make opening a bank account easier for refugees.
Negotiating the COVID-19 (C19) pandemic in a complex and hostile asylum system is challenging and stressful for anyone who has sought protection in the UK.
EU nationals
In this section you will find information and resources to support EU Nationals during the pandemic
Guidance for EUSS applicants in or outside the UK who have been affected by restrictions associated with coronavirus.
The IMA will monitor UK public bodies to make sure they are upholding the rights of citizens.
Refused Asylum Seekers and all other migrant groups are not chargeable for any treatment or diagnosis of coronavirus and can access healthcare services for this free of charge.
Migrants’ Rights Network have written this guide for all migrants living in the UK, including those without documents and those trying to regularise their immigration status, including asylum seekers
EU nationals can continue to use ID cards to travel to the UK only until the end of September 2021; except for the holders of pre-settled or settled status, who can continue using it until at least 31 December 2025.
Read more information about your right to work and applying for a National Insurance Number.
EU nationals might be eligible for financial support in the event of losing a job or struggling to pay rent.
Care Provider Alliance published a guidance on EU Settlement Scheme for adults social care providers.
EUSS European Union Settlement Scheme
In this section you will find information and resources to support people affected by / applying to the EU Settlement Scheme during the pandemic. You will find information on applying, the grace period post-Brexit, housing rights, and work, as well as signposting to support on EUSS issues.
Guidance for EUSS applicants in or outside the UK who have been affected by restrictions associated with coronavirus.
Migrants’ Rights Network have written this guide for all migrants living in the UK, including those without documents and those trying to regularise their immigration status, including asylum seekers
EU nationals can continue to use ID cards to travel to the UK only until the end of September 2021; except for the holders of pre-settled or settled status, who can continue using it until at least 31 December 2025.
Read more information about your right to work and applying for a National Insurance Number.
EU nationals might be eligible for financial support in the event of losing a job or struggling to pay rent.
Care Provider Alliance published a guidance on EU Settlement Scheme for adults social care providers.
From 4 June 2020, the EU Settlement Scheme has been amended so that if a family member’s relationship with an EU citizen breaks down permanently as a result of domestic violence they can continue to qualify for immigration status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Third country nationals
In this section you will find information and resources to support people from other countries during the pandemic
Refused Asylum Seekers and all other migrant groups are not chargeable for any treatment or diagnosis of coronavirus and can access healthcare services for this free of charge.
Migrants’ Rights Network have written this guide for all migrants living in the UK, including those without documents and those trying to regularise their immigration status, including asylum seekers
Doctors of the World’s Hospital Access Project currently has capacity to support people who have been denied (or asked to pay upfront for) NHS secondary care (hospital) services and other relevant NHS community services (non-primary care) due to their immigration status.
Information about the way the Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the international work of UK universities and students.
Travel
In this section you will find information and resources to support people with a wish or need to travel in or out of the UK during the pandemic
Guidance for EUSS applicants in or outside the UK who have been affected by restrictions associated with coronavirus.
EU nationals can continue to use ID cards to travel to the UK only until the end of September 2021; except for the holders of pre-settled or settled status, who can continue using it until at least 31 December 2025.
Visas
In this section you will find information and resources to support people needing to apply for, extend or alter visas during the pandemic, including visitors, workers and students.
Guidance for EUSS applicants in or outside the UK who have been affected by restrictions associated with coronavirus.
Updated information on changes affecting claims, interviews, housing, support, appeals, reporting and detention
Information about the way the Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the international work of UK universities and students.