What is an ARC card? ARC stands for Application Registration Card. You should receive this automatically when you claim asylum. Visit this UK government website gov.uk/government/publications/application-registration-card-arc/application-registration-card-arc if you need to know: who is eligible for an ARC card how to ask for one how to let the Home Office know if you change your address how to track your ARC card how to use your ARC card what to do if you have any problems Manage Cookie Preferences