Moving to the UK from African countries does not automatically mean you can claim Child Benefit. Applicants generally need to meet eligibility requirements, including living in the UK as their main home and having the right to reside.

However, UK rules provide specific exceptions for nationals of some countries.

Here are three African countries whose citizens may have a route to claiming Child Benefit under the rules.

1. Morocco

Moroccan nationals who are subject to UK immigration control may still be able to claim Child Benefit if they are working in the UK.