UK Immigration Statistics
Fresh official figures from the Home Office — every quarter. Here only what matters to you: chances of getting asylum, waiting times, what happens after a refusal.
4 topics — pick what matters to you
Asylum
How many apply, who gets it, how long to wait
- 82k applications
- 41% granted protection
- 49k pending
Visas coming soon
Who comes to the UK legally and why
- 809k visas
- 168k work
- 407k study
Settlement & citizenship coming soon
What happens after asylum: ILR, passport
- 146k ILR
- 236k citizenships per year
Returns coming soon
Who gets deported, who leaves voluntarily
- 9.9k enforced
- 28k voluntary
Find your country
Pick a country — see your chances of asylum, the queue and other numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these numbers come from?
All data is from official Home Office publications (UK government). We download them every quarter and rebuild the page. The latest release covers the year ending March 2026, published 21 May 2026. Links to the original are at the bottom of the page.
When is it updated?
Home Office publishes data every quarter — in February, May, August and November. The next update is 28 August 2026 (data for the year ending June 2026).
Which countries are covered?
All 12: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Georgia.
Why does Ukraine have such a low asylum share?
Ukrainians in the UK mostly come through the Homes for Ukraine scheme — a separate route, not asylum. That's why their asylum numbers are low. More details in the Ukraine section.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a summary of figures. If you need advice on your case, contact an IAA-accredited solicitor. Links to trusted solicitors are at the bottom.
What does 'protection' mean?
It means a positive decision on a case: Refugee Status or Humanitarian Protection. They are counted together as 'granted protection'.
Source: Home Office, release 21 May 2026