UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) and New Refugee Sponsorship Routes 2026

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) and three new sponsorship routes offer recognized refugees a pathway to the United Kingdom with housing, integration support, and work assistance over a five-year path to settlement. The program is administered by the UK Home Office in partnership with UNHCR and IRAP, and referrals are made via UNHCR/IRAP rather than direct applications. Eligibility includes refugees identified by UNHCR or IRAP, with a targeted 25% of referrals for Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees.

Housing upon arrival; integration support; assistance with healthcare and schooling; employment support; pathway to permanent settlement over five years

Refugees who are identified and referred by UNHCR or IRAP are eligible; about 25% of referrals are prioritized for Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees.

Referral-based process via UNHCR and IRAP; no direct public application