Apply to change your permission to allow access to public funds
Apply for access to public funds if your permission is based on your family or private life, or you hold a BN(O) visa, and your financial circumstances change.
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You can apply online for a change to your conditions if your financial circumstances change and you:
- have permission to stay on the basis of your family or private life
- have applied for permission to stay on the basis of your family or private life
- hold a British National (Overseas) visa
- have permission granted on any other immigration route and you want to apply on a discretionary basis because your circumstances are particularly compelling
You should read the guidance notes above before making an application.
Updates to this page
Published 3 March 2014Last updated 10 January 2024 + show all updates
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Added an extra bullet: 'have permission granted on any other immigration route and you want to apply on a discretionary basis because your circumstances are particularly compelling' to the page details.
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The guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the application form.
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Guidance updated with formatting changes throughout and specifically to reflect that applicants who are granted a change of conditions are no longer moved onto the 10 year route.
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Change to clarify that those with a BNO visa who successfully apply for a change of conditions will be able to apply for settlement through the BNO route after 5 years living in the UK.
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Added information about the British National (Overseas) visa under 'Eligibility'.
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Added information for users with a pending application for leave to remain.
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Added 'imminent destitution' to the reasons you can apply for a change in conditions.
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Updated requirement details.
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Updated policy equality statement.
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You must now apply online for a request for a change of condition code form.
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Updated to explain access to public funds criteria
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Updated guidance.
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Updated information.
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