Coming to the United Kingdom illegally could be the biggest mistake of your life.
The United Kingdom is introducing the strictest immigration laws in Europe.
Do not be fooled by people smugglers’ lies. They do not care about your hopes and dreams, just your money. Illegal migration is dangerous and is not tolerated.
Do not risk your life and your money for nothing.
Legal routes are the only way to the United Kingdom.
The rules are changing.
Refugee protection is now temporary and limited.
This means you will be sent home as soon as your home country is considered safe.
You will no longer have the automatic right to bring your family over.
You will be expected to pay towards your living costs where you can, and you will have to sell assets to contribute to the costs.
The United Kingdom is accelerating returns.
If you have no right to be here, you will be returned.
People smugglers lie to you. They say it is easy to stay in the UK illegally.
We are stopping at nothing to return everyone who has no right to be here.
We are now sending people who come to the UK illegally by small boat straight back.
This means taking you off the boat, locking you up and sending you back on the next plane. Find out more about the UK-France treaty.
You won’t work. It won’t pay.
Illegal migrants don’t make money in the UK – they lose it.
It is against the law for illegal migrants to work in the UK. If you try to work illegally, you will be arrested and any money you’ve made can be seized. Illegal working arrests have reached the highest level in British history.
You could find yourself with less money than you started with, and no way to pay your debt to the smugglers when you are returned home. This could put you and your family in serious danger.
IMPORTANT
Coming by small boat has become more dangerous.
People smugglers are cramming more people onto boats. You could be crushed to death. You could fall into the sea and drown. You could be permanently disfigured by fuel burns.
Too many people have died, including children.
Report a people smuggler
If someone is promising to help you come to the UK without a visa, you should report them.
They do not care about your safety or your future. They may be responsible for people dying on dangerous boats in the English Channel.
Stop them. Report them to us. Your identity will be protected.
Legal travel
If you want to come to the United Kingdom for a better life or to seek safety, the only way to do so is to come here through a legal route.