Online guide for new refugees

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Welcome to our online guide! To find the information you need, simply select and click on the card below that matches your topic of interest. 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.

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. 

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 1967 274

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