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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.

Office contact details ↓

A group of people pictured outside the library in Rothesay

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.

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

Visit the donor page

Population and financial overview

For more information about our work in the UK and Northern Ireland:

United Kingdom website

Find more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.

Visit the UK website

Refworld

Find legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection.

Visit Refworld

Office contact details

The UNHCR Representative in United Kingdom

Street and mailing address:
10 Furnival Street, EC4A 1AB London, United Kingdom

Phone:
+44 203 761 9500

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +0

Working hours

  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 15:00
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed