Apply for a refugee integration loan

Apply for a loan if you’re one of the following:

  • a refugee
  • you have humanitarian protection
  • a dependant of a refugee or someone with humanitarian protection

You must be over 18 to use this service.

Before you apply, check what you can use the loan for and how much you can borrow.

Apply online

You’ll need your:

  • biometric residence permit (BRP) - if you have one and you apply less than 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card

  • Home Office reference number - you can find this on your asylum application letter

  • bank account or building society details

  • National Insurance number - if you do not have one, you must apply for one at your local Jobcentre Plus before you apply for an integration loan

If you’re making a joint application with your partner, you’ll need their:

  • National Insurance number
  • BRP number - if they have one and you apply less than 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card

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Before you start

If you need help with your application or filling in the form, you can contact your local refugee community organisation. You can also contact the integration loan team.

Integration loan team
Integrationloan@homeoffice.gov.uk