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Asylum: France

Lords · Question HL13458 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 27 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, whether those applying to come to the UK can only provide their biometrics in Paris; and whether there are other l

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 27 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.