Visas: Afghanistan
Lords · Question HL1478 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Gohir
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the suspension of student visas on Afghan women who are prohibited by the Taliban from accessing higher education in Afghanistan; and whether they will introduce an exemption
Answer
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 14 Jul 2026
The Government has no current plans to introduce exceptions to the visa brake. However, the government has recently announced the development of new safe and legal routes to offer sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution from around the world. We wi...