Protection for people who fear persecution
Asylum concerns people who have left their country and cannot return safely because they fear persecution. It is a protection process, not an alternative work or recruitment visa.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Asylum & protection
Find official UK asylum information and routes to legal help, with a respectful starting point for people who fear persecution in their home country.
Discuss your next step
A clear place to begin.
Use the official claiming process
The Home Office explains how to claim on arrival or when a need for protection arises. Screening and an interview may form part of the process. Give a truthful account and obtain specialist legal help promptly.
Support and representation
Official guidance links to legal representation and support while a claim is considered. Legal aid may be available according to the case and eligibility. Use an authorised adviser with appropriate asylum expertise.
Keep sensitive information private
Use this hub for general information and a request for contact only. Do not put an account of persecution, identity documents or confidential case papers into a general website enquiry.
Fees & practical costs.
Reviewed 29 September 2026 · Government charges and professional costs are separate.
| Item | Amount / basis | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Claiming asylum | No Home Office asylum application fee | This is a protection process. |
| Legal help | Check legal-aid eligibility and adviser terms | Do not assume a private professional service is free. |
CMB does not decide protection claims. A contact request is not an asylum claim and does not replace any Home Office deadline.
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE
Read it at the source.
Information reviewed 29 September 2026. Fees and rules can change; use the official route guidance before applying.
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