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Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS
You can get help to return to your home country if you do not have…
You can usually apply for help to return home (‘voluntary return’) if any…
Apply online for voluntary return. You’ll need: your address in the UK an…
Find out how to claim Returned Goods Relief if you’re re-importing goods into the EU.
You can claim a relief to pay less Customs Duty and VAT if you re-import goods to the UK.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Use form C&E1246 to make declarations for Returned Goods Relief when using duplicate lists.
Showcases how the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) has helped people voluntarily return back to their home country and the support received.
Use form C1309 to declare returned goods relief on postal importations to HMRC.
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