Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Visas: Fraud
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the UK’s visa application system in preventing fraud.
- Answer
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The Home Office takes the threat of fraud within the visa application system very seriously. All visa applications are subject to rigorous checks to assure the identity of the applicant and the information that is provided in support of applications. Where there is evidence of fraud, applications will be refused. Our systems and our responses to these threats are constantly in review to ensure we keep pace and are alert to emerging risks and can make necessary adjustments or improvements to prevent further fraudulent activity.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 15698
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Fraud Visas
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- 2026-07-13 18:03:02 +0100
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