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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:
Updated with information on how to access an eVisa and removed section on biometric residence permits as these are no longer issued.
Updated due to changes to the operational processes on how to apply.
'Apply to stay in the UK as a stateless person' section updated to reflect Immigration Rules changes.
Updated answer to 'Is additional asylum support available?' under section 3 of the guidance.
Updated the sections on 'how to claim asylum', 'I cannot attend my interview', 'getting advice and assistance' and 'support available for people seeking asylum'.
Information booklet about asylum applications has been updated.
Added information on how to apply for permission to work in the UK.
Sections 3 and 5 updated.
Added a link to Legal Aid Provision.
Updated 'What if I don't have evidence to prove my age?' wording.
Updated point of claim information booklet to emphasise that domestic violence is a criminal offence in the UK.
Updated web version (HTML) of the information booklet added.
Updated point of claim information booklet.
Updated guidance.
Updated document.
Updated English document.
First published.