Updated Guidelines for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)

• 26 June 2026

  Revised eligibility criteria and offer details to include specific information regarding ARAP Category 4 (Special Cases).

• 21 May 2026

  Published transparency data concerning ARAP eligibility casework for May 2026.

• 28 April 2026

  Updated the detailed guidance on ARAP eligibility criteria and offer specifics with the latest information.

• 7 April 2026

  Implemented the online ARAP Eligibility Self-Checker tool for applicants.

• 26 February 2026

  Introduced transparency data for ARAP eligibility casework, including versions in English, Dari, Pashto, and an accessible format for February 2026.

• 4 February 2026

  Published the privacy notice for applicants of the Afghan Resettlement Programme.

• 3 November 2025

  Launched the BETA version of the online ARAP Eligibility Self-Checker and introduced Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for eligibility casework.

• 23 September 2025

  Updated guidance regarding ARAP eligibility criteria and offer details.

• 11 August 2025

  Released the Phase One Triples Review, including the scope statement and guidance for caseworkers.

• 2 July 2025

  Added Dari and Pashto translations for eligibility and offer details, as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in both languages.

• 1 July 2025

  Updated the general FAQs and the comprehensive guide on eligibility criteria and offer details.

• 20 May 2025

  Published the joint accountability document from the Ministry of Defence (Defence Afghan Relocation and Resettlement) and the Home Office (UK Visas and Immigration).

• 19 May 2025

  Published the terms of reference for Phase Two of the ARAP Triples Review.

• 6 May 2025

  Revised guidance on eligibility, offer details, and the application process for ARAP.

• 28 March 2025

  Updated the online ARAP application form within the primary guidance document.

• 20 November 2024

  Updated the section concerning the relocation of family members under the ARAP scheme.

• 12 April 2024

  Revised the official application form for relocation to the United Kingdom via ARAP.

• 18 September 2023

  Provided Dari and Pashto translations for the eligibility, offer, and application guidance.

• 7 September 2023

  Published the ARAP third-country support policy.

• 7 August 2023

  Updated the Ministry of Defence’s application review process details.

• 18 July 2023

  Revised the guidance on sponsoring family members under ARAP.

• 13 July 2023

  Added Pashto and Dari translations for the primary eligibility and application guide.

• 3 July 2023

  General updates made to the ARAP eligibility and offer details guidance.

• 9 May 2023

  Effective 11 April 2023, applicants are required to respond to Ministry of Defence information requests within 42 days.

• 23 January 2023

  Included links to two Cabinet Office schemes assisting current and former locally employed staff (LES) in Afghanistan.

• 20 January 2023

  Updated the Dari and Pashto translations of the ARAP eligibility and application guide.

• 5 December 2022

  Updated the publication with links to the current immigration rules.

• 1 December 2022

  Updated the Dari translation of the ARAP eligibility and application guide.

• 14 November 2022

  Added translated application forms in Dari and Pashto.

• 8 November 2022

  Updated ARAP eligibility and offer guidance; added translations in Dari and Pashto and comprehensive FAQs in English, Dari, and Pashto.

• 1 September 2022

  Updated the link to the request for review form.

• 27 April 2022

  Revised the guidance on ARAP eligibility and offer details.

• 17 February 2022

  Updated ARAP eligibility and offer details guidance.

• 16 February 2022

  Updated ARAP eligibility and offer details guidance.

• 24 November 2021

  Updated the link to the online application form.

• 23 November 2021

  Issued a technical notification regarding issues with the ARAP application form, noting that a resolution was underway.

• 10 November 2021

  Updated the “Relocation Offer under the ARAP scheme” section within the primary guidance HTML.

• 15 September 2021

  Refined policy wording and integrated links to immigration rules.

• 26 August 2021

  Updated the ARAP eligibility criteria and offer details.

• 4 June 2021

  Updated the ARAP eligibility criteria and offer details.

• 1 April 2021

  Updated page details and the ARAP eligibility and offer guidance.

• 15 January 2021

  Policy first published.

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