Online information for new refugees
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This guide is to help new refugees in Scotland understand the process after getting permission to stay in the UK (leave to remain). It provides general information only and not individual advice.
In this guide, you will find information on:
- what's next after getting leave to remain
- what new rights you have after getting leave to remain
- what documents you need to help you access your rights
- what benefits and social security you can apply for
- what you need to open a bank account
- what your homeless rights are
- how to register with a GP and dentist
Welcome to our online guide! To find the information you need, simply select and click on the card that matches your topic of interest from below. This will take you to a page with detailed information on that topic. You can easily return to the main page at any time to explore other topics by clicking the "Back to information for new refugees" button at the top left of each page.
Need more help?
Call our free, confidential, helpline to speak to one of our experienced advisers (you can ask for an interpreter) or email refugeesupport@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
0808 196 7274
