Are you an Afghan citizen who was evacuated by the Government to the UK on or after 14 August 2021?

If so, you, YES, you and your dependants may be eligible to live permanently in the UK (this is known as ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain, or ILR’) under either the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) or the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).

If you think that you might qualify, the Home Office Welfare Team can help you access one of the schemes.


How to contact: 

Call their helpline: 02475 389 980 (use Option 1 To discuss your options)

Lines open from Monday to Sunday, 6am to 6pm

Call charges vary depending on your phone provider and whether you use a landline or mobile. Further information on call charges is available on GOV.UK.

The information you provide in relation to an application or query will NOT be passed on to Immigration Enforcement. No enforcement action will be taken as a result of your application or query.

For this information in Dari and Pashto click here.


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