SFI Applications - System Updates & Application Changes
At the end of December, the RPA will be closing the SFI application portal, to allow for annual updates to be undertaken. Any unsubmitted SFI applications will need to be restarted when the system re-opens in January.
The key points are:
- SFI 2023 applications should be submitted by 31 December
- In order for applicants to apply in 2024, RPA will close the service for new applications for a few days, between 27 December and 1 January
- Customers with an SFI application they have started but not submitted should either submit or withdraw their applications before 31 December 2023
- All unsubmitted SFI applications will be withdrawn from the system after midnight on 31 December 2023 to allow for annual updates
- The RPA will be in touch with those applicants waiting on the completion of outstanding actions with the Agency
- Customers who have not submitted their application by 31 December but wish to continue to apply will have to restart their application in the New Year
Key dates:
- Midnight on 26 December 2023 - final time that applications for SFI 2023 can be started
- Midnight on 31 December 2023 - final time the applications for SFI 2023 can be submitted
- The service will reopen for (fresh) applications for SFI 2024 on 2 January 2023