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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Resettlement

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Afghans who worked directly with UK forces and their families and who live in Afghanistan or Pakistan will have a pathway to settle in the UK following the decision to close the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme.

Answer

Afghan nationals who wish to come to the UK can still make an application to the Home Office under the most suitable route within the Immigration Rules. Any such application would need to demonstrate that the applicant meets the relevant requirements for that route, including payment of any applicable fees.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9269
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Pakistan Afghanistan Resettlement Home country nationals
Link
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