Online guide for new refugees
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Welcome to our online guide for new refugees. Just click on the options below to find out more about each topic.
This guide is to help new refugees in Scotland plan their next steps after getting permission to stay in the UK (leave to remain). It provides general information only and not individual advice.
Need more help?
If you need more information and advice or would like to make an appointment with one of our expert advisors, please call our free helpline on 0808 196 7274. We can provide an interpreter if you need one.
We receive a high volume of calls and you may be placed in a queue before speaking with an advisor.
If you work for an organisation that supports refugees or people seeking asylum, you can contact us by email at refugeesupport@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk. We aim to respond to email inquiries within three working days.
