Guidance

Living in initial accommodation

This guide is primarily for asylum seekers staying in initial accommodation.

From:
Home Office
Published
17 November 2023
Last updated
21 November 2023 — See all updates

Documents

A guide to living in initial accommodation (accessible)

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A guide to living in initial accommodation

PDF, 1.93 MB, 52 pages

A guide to living in initial accommodation (Albanian)

PDF, 1.88 MB, 52 pages

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Amharic)

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Chinese)

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Farsi)

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Kurdish)

PDF, 2.38 MB, 52 pages

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Pashto)

PDF, 2.19 MB, 52 pages

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Punjabi)

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Tigrinya)

PDF, 1.92 MB, 52 pages

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A guide to living in initial accommodation (Urdu)

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Details

This guide is primarily for asylum seekers staying in Initial Accommodation, while their application for Section 95 support is assessed, where they have been granted Section 95 support and are waiting to be dispersed or are on Section 4 support.

Published 17 November 2023
Last updated 21 November 2023 + show all updates

  1. Versions in Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto and Urdu added.

  2. First published.