Criteria
We will only be able to support families who:
- Have their UK entry clearance visas.
- Have, or are able to obtain the relevant exit permits.
- Are able to demonstrate that they have no other means of funding their travel.
- Will accept any flight offered including those that may be indirect.
- Have estimated flight costs of over £750. Please note whilst we have no upper limit our ability to support or offer loans is dependent on available funding.
AND
- There are children living without either parent, in unstable or unsafe care arrangements.
- There is specific, serious and immediate risk to the family. Unfortunately, this does not include all families travelling from conflict zones, at risk of persecution or needing routine medical care.
We will, as always look at exceptional cases that do not meet these criteria but have specific and significant vulnerabilities.
Making an application
If you would like to apply for travel assistance please complete our online form.
After we have accepted your application we will need the following information:
To confirm your eligibility:
- Sponsor’s BRP (front and back)
- Sponsor’s proof of income
- Passport(s) for family member(s) travelling
- Entry visa(s) for family member(s) travelling
- Exit visa(s) for family member(s) travelling or confirmation none are required
- Confirmation of where the arriving family members will live.
Information for the application:
- Preferred departure airport and any possible alternatives
- Preferred arrival airport and any possible alternatives
- Sponsor’s UK phone number (this should work in Whatsapp if possible)
- Sponsor’s email address
- Sponsor’s current address
- Proof of income
Information to help us support you:
- Details of any agency available to support with housing, benefits and other arrangements after family member(s) arrive
- Details of any children or dependent family member(s) not included in the travel assistance request
- Any disabilities or medical conditions for any family member(s) that will affect their ability to travel
- Any other concerns about the travel, eg issues with airport authorities, family not having legal status in the departure country etc