Updated Guidelines for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)
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26 June 2026
Revised eligibility criteria and offer details to include specific information regarding ARAP Category 4 (Special Cases).
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21 May 2026
Published transparency data concerning ARAP eligibility casework for May 2026.
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28 April 2026
Updated the detailed guidance on ARAP eligibility criteria and offer specifics with the latest information.
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7 April 2026
Implemented the online ARAP Eligibility Self-Checker tool for applicants.
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26 February 2026
Introduced transparency data for ARAP eligibility casework, including versions in English, Dari, Pashto, and an accessible format for February 2026.
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4 February 2026
Published the privacy notice for applicants of the Afghan Resettlement Programme.
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3 November 2025
Launched the BETA version of the online ARAP Eligibility Self-Checker and introduced Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for eligibility casework.
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23 September 2025
Updated guidance regarding ARAP eligibility criteria and offer details.
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11 August 2025
Released the Phase One Triples Review, including the scope statement and guidance for caseworkers.
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2 July 2025
Added Dari and Pashto translations for eligibility and offer details, as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in both languages.
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1 July 2025
Updated the general FAQs and the comprehensive guide on eligibility criteria and offer details.
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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).
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19 May 2025
Published the terms of reference for Phase Two of the ARAP Triples Review.
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6 May 2025
Revised guidance on eligibility, offer details, and the application process for ARAP.
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28 March 2025
Updated the online ARAP application form within the primary guidance document.
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20 November 2024
Updated the section concerning the relocation of family members under the ARAP scheme.
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12 April 2024
Revised the official application form for relocation to the United Kingdom via ARAP.
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18 September 2023
Provided Dari and Pashto translations for the eligibility, offer, and application guidance.
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7 September 2023
Published the ARAP third-country support policy.
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7 August 2023
Updated the Ministry of Defence’s application review process details.
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18 July 2023
Revised the guidance on sponsoring family members under ARAP.
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13 July 2023
Added Pashto and Dari translations for the primary eligibility and application guide.
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3 July 2023
General updates made to the ARAP eligibility and offer details guidance.
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9 May 2023
Effective 11 April 2023, applicants are required to respond to Ministry of Defence information requests within 42 days.
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23 January 2023
Included links to two Cabinet Office schemes assisting current and former locally employed staff (LES) in Afghanistan.
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20 January 2023
Updated the Dari and Pashto translations of the ARAP eligibility and application guide.
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5 December 2022
Updated the publication with links to the current immigration rules.
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1 December 2022
Updated the Dari translation of the ARAP eligibility and application guide.
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14 November 2022
Added translated application forms in Dari and Pashto.
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8 November 2022
Updated ARAP eligibility and offer guidance; added translations in Dari and Pashto and comprehensive FAQs in English, Dari, and Pashto.
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1 September 2022
Updated the link to the request for review form.
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27 April 2022
Revised the guidance on ARAP eligibility and offer details.
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17 February 2022
Updated ARAP eligibility and offer details guidance.
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16 February 2022
Updated ARAP eligibility and offer details guidance.
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24 November 2021
Updated the link to the online application form.
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23 November 2021
Issued a technical notification regarding issues with the ARAP application form, noting that a resolution was underway.
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10 November 2021
Updated the “Relocation Offer under the ARAP scheme” section within the primary guidance HTML.
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15 September 2021
Refined policy wording and integrated links to immigration rules.
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26 August 2021
Updated the ARAP eligibility criteria and offer details.
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4 June 2021
Updated the ARAP eligibility criteria and offer details.
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1 April 2021
Updated page details and the ARAP eligibility and offer guidance.
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15 January 2021
Policy first published.
