United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Europe

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

UNHCR works to protect the rights and dignity of refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons, striving for a world where everyone forced to flee can find safety, hope, and a place to belong.

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United Kingdom. UNHCR art project spreads ‘Seeds of Hope’ for refugees

Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR.

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Key statistics

646,928

people were under UNHCR’s mandate in the United Kingdom in 2024, including refugees and asylum-seekers

515,697

are registered refugees by the end of 2024, reflecting its continued role as a key country of asylum in Europe

124,841

are the asylum-seekers registered in the country by the end of 2024, mostly from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Syria

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UNHCR’s office in the UK works to uphold the rights and well-being of refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless individuals by offering guidance, training, and support to authorities and relevant stakeholders. The office also advocates for the protection of refugees, stateless persons, and internally displaced people around the world.

Through public outreach and engagement, UNHCR UK aims to raise awareness and promote a balanced, informed dialogue on displacement issues - both within the UK and globally - encouraging inclusion and empathy.

While the office may offer general advice in certain cases to refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless persons, or those assisting them, it does not provide legal representation, legal advice, or financial assistance. UNHCR UK is also unable to support or intervene in individual applications for 'Leave to Remain' in the UK.

United Kingdom as a donor

Find out more about the funds raised by the government and private sector in the UK to support UNHCR.

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