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Isle of Man Windrush Scheme

9 facts quoted from the official source

No-fee status-evidence, settlement or citizenship route for qualifying undocumented Windrush-era residents and specified descendants or pre-1989 residents.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Available OutcomesA document confirming that they are already a British citizen; British citizenship; A document confirming they have the right to live permanently; Settlement (indefinite leave to remain).
  • Child Of Commonwealth Pre 1973 Stream AvailableA child of a national of a Commonwealth country listed in the Windrush Scheme Policy, who was settled in the Isle of Man before 1 January 1973, was born in the Isle of Man, or arrived in the Isle of Man before they were 18 years old and have been continuously resident in the Isle of Man since their arrival.
  • Commonwealth Pre 1973 Stream AvailableA national of a Commonwealth country listed in the Windrush Scheme Policy, who settled in the Isle of Man before 1 January 1973 and have been continuously resident in the Isle of Man since their arrival.
  • Pre 1989 Any Nationality Stream AvailableA person of any nationality who arrived in the UK or Isle of Man before 31 December 1988 and who has lived continuously in the UK or Isle of Man since.
  • Uk Residence RecognisedAny time spent by applicants living in the UK will be recognised as time that has been spent living in the Isle of Man.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Windrush Scheme has been introduced to enable persons who originally came to and settled in the UK or Isle of Man prior to 1 January 1973 from Commonwealth countries as part of the 'Windrush generation' and their children, to obtain evidence of their immigration or settled status, or apply for British citizenship free of charge.
  • Official source basisThe Windrush Scheme has been introduced to enable persons who originally came to and settled in the UK or Isle of Man prior to 1 January 1973 from Commonwealth countries as part of the 'Windrush generation' and their children, to obtain evidence of their immigration or settled status, or apply for British citizenship free of charge.
  • Report summaryThe Windrush Scheme has been introduced to enable persons who originally came to and settled in the UK or Isle of Man prior to 1 January 1973 from Commonwealth countries as part of the 'Windrush generation' and their children, to obtain evidence of their immigration or settled status, or apply for British citizenship free of charge.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Fee AmountAll fees in regard to any application made under the Isle of Man's Windrush Scheme will be waived.checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Isle of Man?
The official source states: No-fee status-evidence, settlement or citizenship route for qualifying undocumented Windrush-era residents and specified descendants or pre-1989 residents.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.im page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.imLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Isle of Man government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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