FLR(HRO) Application Details

Introduction

FLR(HRO) (Further Leave to Remain – Human Rights Other) is a UK immigration application route for individuals seeking to remain in the UK based on human rights considerations. This includes those who face exceptional circumstances, have significant private or family life in the UK, or cannot return to their home country due to risks such as persecution, serious harm, or inhumane treatment.

This application is assessed under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which protects the right to private and family life, and other relevant provisions ensuring fundamental human rights.

Who Can Apply for FLR(HRO)?

You may be eligible to apply for FLR(HRO) if:

  • You have strong private or family life ties in the UK that would be disproportionately impacted by removal.
  • You fear returning to your home country due to exceptional humanitarian circumstances.
  • Your removal from the UK would breach the UK’s human rights obligations.
  • You have lived in the UK for an extended period, including long residence considerations.
  • You are a stateless person or face insurmountable obstacles to relocation.
Documents Required for an FLR(HRO) Application

Applicants must submit:

  • A valid passport or other identity documents.
  • Proof of residence in the UK (e.g., tenancy agreements, council tax bills, utility bills).
  • Evidence of family ties, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or letters from family members.
  • Medical reports (if health issues are a factor in the application).
  • Supporting letters from social services, charities, or legal representatives (if applicable).
  • Any other evidence demonstrating why you cannot return to your country of origin.
Application Process for FLR(HRO)
  1. Step 1: Complete the Application Form. Applicants must submit the FLR(HRO) form online via the UK Home Office website.
  2. Step 2: Pay the Required Fees. The standard application fee applies unless the applicant qualifies for a fee waiver due to financial hardship. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) must also be paid.
  3. Step 3: Provide Biometric Information. Applicants must attend a biometric appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) center.
  4. Step 4: Await a Decision. Decisions typically take 6-12 months, depending on case complexity.
  5. Step 5: Next Steps. If approved, you will be granted limited leave to remain, usually for 30 months, with possible renewal. If refused, applicants may have the right to appeal or submit a fresh application.
Terms & Conditions of FLR(HRO) Applications
1. Legal Compliance
  • Applicants must provide honest and accurate information.
  • Submission of false documents or misleading information may lead to refusal and a ban on future applications.
2. Financial Responsibility
  • Applicants must be able to support themselves without recourse to public funds, unless they qualify for an exemption.
  • Those applying for a fee waiver must provide financial evidence proving their inability to pay.
3. Family and Dependent Considerations
  • Family members included in an application must provide separate supporting evidence.
  • If applying as a family unit, each individual’s human rights situation will be assessed separately.
4. No Automatic Settlement
  • Granting of FLR(HRO) does not lead directly to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
  • Applicants must extend their leave multiple times before applying for settlement.
5. Travel Restrictions
  • While an FLR(HRO) application is pending, applicants should not leave the UK.
  • If the applicant travels outside the UK while the decision is pending, the application may be treated as withdrawn.
6. Consequences of a Refusal
  • If refused, applicants can either appeal (if granted appeal rights) or submit a fresh application.
  • If an appeal is unsuccessful, applicants may be required to leave the UK voluntarily or face removal.
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