UK tightens criteria for Afghans to enter despite ‘warm welcome’ pledge

Home Office changes follow PM's open arms' promise to those who assisted UK forces or government

The Home Office has tightened the criteria allowing Afghans to enter the UK despite promises from Boris Johnson to give a warm welcome" to those who assisted British forces or worked with the government.

The department announced changes to the Afghan relocations and assistance policy (Arap) which narrows the criteria from that used during the Operation Pitting evacuation in August 2021.