A person who does not have lawful immigration status or who is seeking asylum may be subject to immigration bail instead of being detained.
People on immigration bail may have conditions requiring them to:
A person who is subject to immigration bail will usually receive a BAIL 201 notice setting out the conditions they must follow.
For further information, see the Home Office information about immigration bail conditions and detailed guidance on immigration bail. See also our information about immigration bail and study conditions.
Page updated: 15 July 2026
