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Settlement

Stateless settlement applications move to SET(O)

Appendix Statelessness will direct settlement applicants to the Settle in the UK (Other) form rather than FLR(S).

Resource type
Rules change
Last reviewed
26 July 2026
Official sources
1
Platform role
Information only
Published
9 July 2026
Effective
From the HC 259 commencement date
Status
Upcoming
General information, not a personal recommendation

This summary is not transitional-rule advice. The application date, decision date and exact commencement wording may matter.

What changed

Practical summary

  • Introduces a form designed for settlement
  • Simplifies the published application pathway

What to do next

Verification checks

  • Confirm the change has commenced
  • Use the form linked from current official guidance
  • Do not use an old saved form

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