Benefits you may be entitled to
Universal Credit, Child Benefit and Tax-Free Childcare — what newcomers can claim (and the habitual-residence test).
Universal Credit, Child Benefit and Tax-Free Childcare — what newcomers can claim (and the habitual-residence test).
Key points to understand
Universal Credit and the immigration-status rules
Universal Credit and the immigration-status rules. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Child Benefit and Tax-Free Childcare
Child Benefit and Tax-Free Childcare. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
'No recourse to public funds' — check your visa
'No recourse to public funds' — check your visa. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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