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Housing Report for Immigration Purposes

If you live in Eastleigh borough and want to sponsor someone applying for a visa for entry into the UK and they plan to live in Eastleigh borough, the Council can assist.  Border entry posts may require a report on the suitability of the accommodation, including whether the property would be overcrowded if the person was allowed to reside there and whether any hazards that may affect the health and safety of an occupier exist on the premises.

A Housing Report for Immigration Purposes application form needs to be completed and forwarded to Private Sector Housing, Housing & Environmental Health, Civic Offices, Leigh Road, Eastleigh  SO50 9YN.

If you would like an application form to be sent to you please contact Private Sector Housing on 023 8068 8301.

There is a fee of £196.10 for this service which can be paid by cheque at the time the application form is submitted.  Cheques should be made payable to Eastleigh Borough Council.  Alternatively the fee can be paid by debit or credit card or cash. After the application form has been submitted and checked an officer from Private Sector Housing will contact you to arrange this.

On receipt of the completed application form and fee an Officer will contact you and arrange a visit to carry out an inspection of the property. 

If you require further information or have any queries relating to the above please contact Private Sector Housing on 023 8068 8301.