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Windrush Scheme application form (UK)

Application form for the Windrush Scheme.

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Windrush scheme application form (UK)

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If you are applying from within the UK, you must print and complete the paper form Windrush scheme application form (UK). If you need a physical copy of the form posted to you contact the Windrush Helpline.

As part of our operating processes the Windrush Helpline may contact individuals by telephone, email or letter for a variety of reasons. We will only ask for identity documentation if you have applied under either the Windrush Scheme or the Windrush Compensation Scheme. If you have questions or concerns about an approach for information received please call our helpline who will be happy to advise.

If you are applying from outside the UK you must use the online application form.

Contact the Windrush Helpline

If you only need help with filling in the application form, you can contact We Are Group directly on 0808 196 8496.

Telephone: 0800 678 1925 (freephone)

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays)

Windrush Helpline Christmas opening hours

Date Opening times
Tuesday 24th December 2024 9am to 3pm
Wednesday 25th December 2024 Closed
Thursday 26th December 2024 Closed
Friday 27th December 2024 9am to 3pm
Monday 30th December 2024 9am to 3pm
Tuesday 31st December 2024 9am to 3pm
Wednesday 1st January 2025 Closed

Outside the helpline opening hours, you can leave a message to ask for your call to be returned at a more convenient time.

Email: [email protected]

If you are overseas, you can email the Windrush Helpline and ask them to call you back.

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Updates to this page

Published 16 June 2020
Last updated 29 November 2024 + show all updates
  1. Published a new version of the form.

  2. Updated the Windrush scheme application form to include eVisas as evidence that may help us decide your application.

  3. The Windrush helpline is closed on bank holidays.

  4. Amended opening hours as the Windrush Helpline will be closed over Easter.

  5. Christmas and new year opening hours added.

  6. Updated the eligibility criteria for children of Commonwealth citizen parents.

  7. Added information about how successful applicants to the Windrush Scheme can apply for the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

  8. Removed Christmas helpline opening hours.

  9. Added Christmas and New Year opening times.

  10. Added the contact centre opening hours over the Christmas period.

  11. First published.

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