Asylum seekers are people who come to the UK because it’s unsafe for them to stay in their home country. Refugees are people with successful claims for asylum. Migrants are people who have chosen to move to the UK simply because they want to.
We can support refugees with housing and advice about things like benefits and community groups.
Get support as a refugee
Borough of Sanctuary
What we do as a Borough of Sanctuary
What we're doing to support refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Royal Greenwich.
Our Borough of Sanctuary work
Pledge your support
Individuals and organisations can sign the pledge to show their support for people seeking sanctuary in Royal Greenwich.
Sign the pledge
News and events
Changes to visas
From 2025, physical immigration documents will no longer be valid.
You must apply for an eVisa before 31 December 2024.
You must apply for an eVisa before 31 December 2024.
Apply for an eVisa
Royal Greenwich named as Borough of Sanctuary
We've been recognised as a place that welcomes and values the contribution of refugees, migrants and those seeking sanctuary.
About our Borough of Sanctuary status
Borough of Sanctuary art
A display of local children’s artwork has opened in Woolwich to mark our status as a place that welcomes and values refugees, migrants and those seeking sanctuary.
About the art display