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You’ll be asked to prove your identity by uploading a copy of your identity document online, for example your:
passport
national identity card
biometric residence permit (BRP)
You’ll also need to provide information about your financial situation, for example:
bank statements
letters from local authorities or family members showing you get financial support
evidence to show you get public funds
evidence of your household earnings, for example payslips
evidence of your household expenses, for example how much rent you pay
You may also be asked to provide additional evidence about your partner or dependants financial situation.
Evidence
Evidential flexibility should only be applied to an application for a fee waiver in exceptional circumstances, where the caseworker is satisfied that there is clear and compelling evidence that the individual will not be able to afford the fee or if there is a compelling reason why the evidence cannot be provided.
Each case should still be considered on its own individual merits, and the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate that they qualify for a fee waiver.
The fee waiver can be rejected for a range of reasons, including if the applicant has:
not provided reliable information about their circumstances
intentionally disposed of funds
been purchasing items within their income but outside of what is essential or spending excessively
has sufficient savings to pay the fee and income in excess of their essential needs (whether being spent or not) which shows they can afford the fee
not taken reasonable steps to ensure they have sufficient funds to pay a foreseeable fee
When applying for a fee waiver the applicant will be asked to provide details of their financial circumstances. This will typically be in the form of statements covering the 6 month period prior to the date of application for all bank or building society accounts they hold, and a full breakdown of their monthly income and expenditure at the time of application.
Evidence should be provided where a charity or local authority is providing support, particularly if it is claimed that such support cannot continue.
The whole of the amount to be paid by an applicant must be considered when a fee waiver request is made. This means the immigration application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge combined.
This is a brief summary, please refer to the complete guidance below before deciding an application.