We are redesigning the NRPF Network website to make it easier for you to find support and information online.
We’d like to invite you to take a survey and share your feedback so we can make sure the new website works better for you.
The survey should take about 10 to 20 minutes. It is open until 14 June.
In Scotland, legal aid is funded by the Scottish Government with a view to enabling people who have a low income to access free legal advice.
Legal aid is not classed as a public fund for immigration purposes and can be accessed by a person regardless of their immigration status, including a person who is subject to the ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF) condition.
Legal aid services can only be provided via a solicitor in Scotland. Legal aid can be available for a variety of matters such as civil cases, children’s hearings, and advice and assistance. It is normally available to cover areas of law such as:
In Scotland, legal aid covers most immigration matters, which means that many people who are on a low income should be able to access free immigration legal advice.
For information about funding for legal advice see the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
Page updated: 30 June 2025
