Get help to return home if you’re a migrant in the UK

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How to apply

Apply online for voluntary return.

You’ll need:

  • your address in the UK
  • an email address

Do not apply if:

  • you’ve booked a flight to leave the UK in the next 7 days
  • you’ve already applied for voluntary return and are waiting to hear if your application was successful

Get help to apply online

You can get help with completing the online form if you:

  • do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device
  • do not have access to the internet or a device

You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

If you cannot apply online

Contact the voluntary returns service.

Voluntary returns service
Telephone: 0300 004 0202
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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What happens next

The Home Office will contact you within 3 working days to let you know they’ve received your application.

You might need to provide further information to support your application. Your application can be cancelled if you do not do this.

If your passport or travel document is being held by the Home Office, it will be returned to you at the airport when you leave the UK.