Visas
Commons · Question 100113 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria are used to designate a country as high-risk for terrorism and extremist activity for the purposes of visa policy.
Answer
Answered by Mike Tapp, 18 Dec 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...