Refugee integration loan
Apply
You must apply online for an integration loan.
To apply you鈥檒l 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 or building society account details
You鈥檒l also need to provide your 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鈥檝e already applied by post or email
You can no longer apply by post or email. If you sent an application by post or email before 18 May 2020 your application will still be reviewed. You do not need to do anything.
Get more help
Your local refugee community organisation can help you with your application and filling in the form.
You can also contact the integration loan team.
Integration loan team
[email protected]
After you鈥檝e applied
You鈥檒l get a decision within 4 weeks.
If your application is successful, you鈥檒l get an email or letter asking you to accept a loan agreement. After you accept the agreement, you鈥檒l receive your loan payment.
If you have not been contacted about your application after 4 weeks, email the integration loan team.