Refugee Resettlement Team

It has a history of welcoming people fleeing war and persecution. It is a city which strives to welcome and offer sanctuary to those fleeing violence or persecution, supports and is inclusive of asylum seekers and refugees and celebrates their contribution to city life. Historically, people from a range of different ethnic backgrounds have settled in Swansea and made Swansea their home.

Contact number and helpline: 01792 636565 (10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday for queries) 

Email address: refugeeresettlementteam@swansea.gov.uk

Swansea Council is proud to directly participate in the following refugee resettlement schemes: 

• UK Resettlement Scheme (unitedkingdom.iom) (opens new window)
• Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (gov.uk) (opens new window)
• Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (gov.uk) (opens new window)
• Asylum Dispersal
• National Transfer Scheme - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children 
• Homes for Ukraine:
  The UK Government's Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched by UK Government on the 14 March 2022. The scheme relies on UK residents to sponsor a named Ukrainian national or family to come to live in the UK with them for an initial six-month period, with an option to extend. If you are interested in registering to become a sponsor or require more information, please visit: 
  • Apply for a visa under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (gov.uk) (opens new window)
  • Things you need to consider before hosting or sponsoring: Homes for Ukraine (gov.uk) (opens new window)
  • Homes for Ukraine: record your interest (gov.uk) (opens new window)

If you have registered to become a sponsor on the UK Government's Homes for Ukraine Scheme, the UK Government will be processing your offer. Swansea Council will be in touch with you once we have received your information from UK Government. Swansea residents have generously opened their doors and hundreds of Ukrainians have arrived in Swansea and lived with sponsors since March 2022. 

Welsh Government Helplines and support: Sponsors in Wales can call the free helpline on 0808 175 1508 (9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday) or contact Swansea Council's Refugee Resettlement Team 01792 636565.
 

Wales: Nation of Sanctuary

Wales is aiming to become the world's first 'Nation of Sanctuary'. Wales' Nation of Sanctuary vision is of a Wales in which wherever people seeking sanctuary go, they are met with welcome, understanding and celebration of their unique contribution to the rich tapestry of Welsh life.

For more information, please visit Wales: Nation of Sanctuary (cityofsanctuary.org) (opens new window)