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Windrush Scheme application form (UK)

Application form for the Windrush Scheme.

• From: Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 16 June 2020
• Last updated: 29 November 2024 — See all updates

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Windrush scheme application form (UK)

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If you are applying from within the UK, you must print and complete the paper form Windrush scheme application form (UK). If you need a physical copy of the form posted to you contact the Windrush Helpline.

As part of our operating processes the Windrush Helpline may contact individuals by telephone, email or letter for a variety of reasons. We will only ask for identity documentation if you have applied under either the Windrush Scheme or the Windrush Compensation Scheme. If you have questions or concerns about an approach for information received please call our helpline who will be happy to advise.

If you are applying from outside the UK you must use the online application form.

Contact the Windrush Helpline

If you only need help with filling in the application form, you can contact We Are Group directly on 0808 196 8496.

Telephone: 0800 678 1925 (freephone)

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays)

Windrush Helpline Christmas opening hours

Date	Opening times
Tuesday 24th December 2024	9am to 3pm
Wednesday 25th December 2024	Closed
Thursday 26th December 2024	Closed
Friday 27th December 2024	9am to 3pm
Monday 30th December 2024	9am to 3pm
Tuesday 31st December 2024	9am to 3pm
Wednesday 1st January 2025	Closed

Outside the helpline opening hours, you can leave a message to ask for your call to be returned at a more convenient time.

Email: commonwealthtaskforce@homeoffice.gov.uk

If you are overseas, you can email the Windrush Helpline and ask them to call you back.

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Published 16 June 2020
Last updated 29 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 29 November 2024

   Published a new version of the form.

2. 1 November 2024

   Updated the Windrush scheme application form to include eVisas as evidence that may help us decide your application.

3. 23 April 2024

   The Windrush helpline is closed on bank holidays.

4. 25 March 2024

   Amended opening hours as the Windrush Helpline will be closed over Easter.

5. 6 December 2023

   Christmas and new year opening hours added.

6. 24 October 2023

   Updated the eligibility criteria for children of Commonwealth citizen parents.

7. 24 May 2023

   Added information about how successful applicants to the Windrush Scheme can apply for the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

8. 3 January 2023

   Removed Christmas helpline opening hours.

9. 23 December 2022

   Added Christmas and New Year opening times.

10. 20 November 2020

    Added the contact centre opening hours over the Christmas period.

11. 16 June 2020

    First published.