Immigration Controls
Commons · Question 66368 · Tabled 9 Jul 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many countries are designated as high risk for immigration control purposes, and on what basis.
Answer
Answered by Seema Malhotra, 17 Jul 2025
The UK operates a robust and effective visa system, which is an important part of securing the UK border and a vital tool for the UK in reducing illegal immigration, tackling organised crime and protecting national security. A requirement to obtain a visa...