Guidance

Permitting access to public funds

Immigration staff guidance on permitting access to public funds.

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
23 May 2023
Last updated
23 July 2024 — See all updates

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This guidance tells caseworkers whether to lift, or not impose, the no recourse to public funds (NRPF) condition for people granted leave within the family, private life and Hong Kong BN(O) routes.

It also covers when to consider exercising discretion for those on all other immigration routes.

The NRPF condition means you cannot claim most benefits, tax credits or housing assistance.

Updates to this page

Published 23 May 2023
Last updated 23 July 2024 + show all updates

  1. Guidance clarified regarding which routes under Appendix FM allow for recourse to public funds.

  2. Updated page details to describe what the guidance is about.

  3. Guidance updated: information added providing guidance on when to consider whether to exercise discretion and permit access to public funds for those whose leave is not within a family, private life or Hong Kong BN(O) route.

  4. First published.

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