Guidance

Application registration card (ARC)

Explains the features and use of the application registration card (ARC).

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Know your Application Registration Card (ARC)

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Details

Explains the features and use of the application registration card (ARC) and where to get help if you have a problem with your ARC.

The leaflet summarises this information and those working with asylum seekers may print and share it with them.

Published 20 April 2020
Last updated 8 July 2021 + show all updates
  1. Updated ARC details.

  2. Updated eligibility details on further submissions to the Home Office.

  3. You must now complete your application registration card (ARC) enquiry form online.

  4. Updated link address for Refugee Council.

  5. First published.