How to apply

When you apply, the Home Office will work with other government departments to find records of you living in the UK.

None of your information will be shared with immigration enforcement teams.

If you鈥檙e in the UK

Apply using the Windrush Scheme application form (UK).

Post it to the address on the form with your supporting documents.

The Windrush helpline can post a paper form to you.

Windrush helpline
[email protected]
Telephone: 0800 678 1925
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays)
Find out about call charges

If you鈥檙e outside the UK

You must .

Fee

It鈥檚 free to apply.

What happens next

The Windrush taskforce will get in touch with you if they have any questions about your application, or if they need more information.

Give your fingerprints and photo

You鈥檒l be asked to provide your fingerprints and a photo (biometric information) once you鈥檝e sent in your form.