Refugees and others in the UK for protection - Refugee leave and other protection

If you have been granted refugee leave or other leave to be in the UK because the UK government has accepted it is not safe for you to be in the country of your nationality or where you used to live, this guide gives an overview of the benefits and other help that may be available to you.

If you have applied for asylum, but you have not yet had a final decision on your application, or the final decision was to refuse you all leave, this guide does not cover your situation - instead see our guide for Asylum Seekers.

If you do not know whether you have been granted leave to be in the UK, or you are not sure what leave you have, you need to get immigration advice before you claim any benefits, and before you are included in anyone else’s claim.