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France: Undocumented Migrants

Lords · Question HL13423 · Tabled 9 Jan 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 23 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Lord German

To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys, published on 5 August 2025, in which locations in France the UK is able to obtain biometrics from individuals.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 23 Jan 2026

Under the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys, eligible individuals seeking to come to the UK must provide their biometrics at the visa application centre in Paris, France, in order to proceed. Applicants are provided sufficient no...